From Laneige to CosRx to Olaplex to Charlotte Tilbury, these are our favorite beauty products of 2023 (Amazon, Walmart, Sephora).
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but, in 2023, this middle-aged beauty writer learned a lot about what works in the world of makeup, skin- and hair care and what absolutely does not. This was the year I discovered snail slime, an ingredient that truly improves my skin by the day. It was the year I first came upon a concealer pencil over a traditional liquid, which is making my under-eye area brighter than it's ever been. In 2023, at the age of 50, I taught myself how to use both eyeliner and hair styling tools, used a lip mask for the first time and found the best no-flake, lengthening mascara ever. Yep, 2023 was an exciting year for new beauty surprises — or at least new for me. The following were my favorite products of the year. I think you'll like them too.