Best in Makeup: 2011

The prestigious Marie Claire Prix D’Excellence De La Beaute 2011, listed in the May issue of Marie Claire, highlight the year’s best in makeup and beauty products. Tested by beauty editors around the globe, the below items were deemed the “best of the best.”

Category: International Winners
	Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation, $37 Says Ariane Goldet of Marie Claire France: “This foundation gives skin an unbelievable glow. You can witness the ‘before’ and ‘after’ transformation in the mirror as it goes on.”
Category: USA: Best in Makeup
	Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Color, $30
Highly Recommended:
	L’Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base, $13
	Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Color, $45
	Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, $10 (we tested this! see review here)
	Cle de Peau Cream Compact Foundation SPF 18, $128 (available at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Ave, and Bergdorf Goodman)

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