It seems like every day comes news that another big fashion house is expanding into beauty. Valentino and Carolina Herrera are relative newcomers. While Marc Jacobs, Giorgio Armani and Tom Ford have been in the game for a while now. With all these labels jumping on the bandwagon, how do you know which ones are worth your money? (Designer brands often come with designer prices, after all.) So we went ahead and rounded up the best products from top designer beauty brands.
Whether you’re looking for skin care or makeup, there’s lots to choose from. On the fragrance front, Tom Ford really reigns supreme. The aromas are complex and pretty unique. Just what we expect from our go-to scents. Buying Armani Beauty’s beloved foundation is a no-brainer. And Valentino Beauty’s primer and highlighter combo serves as a great base. Gucci has got your eyebrows covered, while Victoria Beckham Beauty’s eyeliner is made for smoky eyes. More mascara-minded? Look no further than YSL Beauty’s voluminous formula.
Now let’s talk skin care. Chanel’s new sustainable line offers an easy-to-use serum in mist form. Dior’s ultra rich moisturizer is a must-have for anyone with parched skin.
Scroll down to discover the best products designer beauty brands have to offer.
Best of Designer Beauty Brands
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #1
No.1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum-in-Mist, $95 at Chanel
This is the jewel of Chanel’s sustainable new line. You can spray it on under or over makeup to give your complexion a hydration boost. Which is always welcome this time of year. It boasts a high concentration of red camellia extract to target the first five signs of aging and protect against environmental aggressors. Just make sure you shake the bottle to combine the bi-phase formula before spritzing.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #2
Valentino Beauty V-Lighter Face Base Primer and Highlighter, $58 at Valentino Beauty
Valentino Beauty’s primer is simply stellar. It’s lightweight and offers 24 hour hydration. But this isn’t your typical primer. It’s also great for your skin thanks to hyaluronic acid. You can rock it solo, under foundation or even on top. Get glowing by adding this to your cart.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #3
Gucci Crayon Définition Sourcils Eyebrow Pencil, $32 at Gucci
Gucci’s eyebrow tool offers a light powder in pencil form. So it goes on flake-free. You can build and blend to reach your desired definition. There’s even a brush on the other end. Your arches will stay on fleek because the formula won’t smudge, bleed, transfer or migrate.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #4
Tom Ford Soleil Neige, $270 at Tom Ford
Tom Ford is definitely the king of fragrance. All of the scents are pretty covetable, but this winter-ready perfume comes out on top. It combines pale blooms, bergamot and warm musk for a truly captivating aroma. Plus, the bottle will look great on your vanity.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #5
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Liquid Foundation, $64 at Armani Beauty
There’s a reason why this liquid foundation is so popular. It’s super silky and lightweight plus lasts all day. It’s great for achieving that no makeup makeup look. The hydrating formula leaves your skin glowing. With almost 40 shades, you’re bound to find your perfect match.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #6
YSL Beauty Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, $29 at YSL Beauty
Skip the false eyelashes and pick up this mascara. Its nondrying formula has B5 pro-vitamin to condition your lashes and strengthen them over time. But it’s not just about the formula. The nylon fiber brush makes coating each and every lash a breeze for eye-catching volume.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #7
Hermes Rouge Hermes Matte Lipstick, $72 at Hermes
A comfortable and moisturizing matte lipstick? Yes, please. The velvety finish is giving us real 90s vibes. We’re big fans of this dark rosewood hue shaded with purple. Bonus: You can refill the tube with any available color.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #8
Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner, $28 at Victoria Beckham Beauty
This highly pigmented pencil won’t tug or skip. Making it a pleasure to apply everything from wings to smoky eyes. The creamy formula is waterproof and lasts all day. Our favorite shade? This golden brown with just the right amount of shimmer.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #9
Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Rich Creme, $110 at Dior
Dior’s super rich cream nourishes without a greasy feel. It combines bio-cellular technology with a French peony oil extract to revitalize your complexion. The result? Visibly smoother, noticeably radiant and firmer skin.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #10
Carolina Herrera The Mattifying Powder With Red Tartan Case, $90 at Macy’s
If you have oily skin, you’ll love this powder. It’s lightweight, mattifies in a flash and really lasts. The noncomedogenic formula is breathable and feels comfortable on. There’s no caking so skin looks naturally luminous. The compact itself is stunning and you can opt for refills making it eco-friendly to boot.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #11
Marc Jacobs Beauty O!mega Gel Powder Eyeshadow, $15 at Sephora
Bigger is better. Well, at least when it comes to this supersized eyeshadow. Its gel-coated pigments glide on easily and deliver intense color payoff. You’ll get up to 12 hours of wear without any fallout or creases.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #12
Givenchy Lip Liner, $29 at Givenchy
Get fuller, more sculpted lips with Givenchy’s waterproof liner. Pick from 11 luxe shades, including a transparent option that works with any hue. It even comes with a sharpener so your liner will always be on point.
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Best of Designer Beauty Brands #13
Burberry Essentials Glow Palette, $90 at Burberry
Burberry’s three-in-one face palette sculpts and highlights. You get contouring cream and powder textures you can customize to suit your complexion. The blush tones are especially impressive since they impart truly luminous color.
