{"id":1848,"date":"2026-06-08T23:46:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/what-makeup-artists-think-of-the-top-readers-choice-2026-makeup-winners\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T23:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:46:31","slug":"what-makeup-artists-think-of-the-top-readers-choice-2026-makeup-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/what-makeup-artists-think-of-the-top-readers-choice-2026-makeup-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makeup Artists Think of the Top Readers\u2019 Choice 2026 Makeup Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it comes to beauty pros, the average beauty lover arguably has the most in common with makeup artists. Think about it: You may be applying skin-care products, but you\u2019re not administering high-tech treatments like a dermatologist does daily; you may give yourself twice-weekly blowouts and even occasionally trim your bangs, but you\u2019re not crafting cuts and mixing color like a hairstylist does every day. But on a daily basis, you are your own makeup artist<\/strong>. The products you pick over and over are crucial to your look, just like the products makeup artists keep in their kits have proven themselves to be the best for their clients and themselves.<\/p>\n

And it turns out that a lot of the makeup you love\u2014enough to win 2026 Allure<\/em> Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/strong>\u2014overlap quite a bit with professional makeup artists\u2019 favorites.<\/p>\n

We chatted with Vincent Oquendo<\/strong>, Jamie Greenberg<\/strong>, and Kelsey Deenihan<\/strong>\u2014whose gorgeous makeup mastery you\u2019ve seen on celebrities like Jenna Ortega, Rashida Jones, and Hilary Duff, respectively\u2014to find out which of this year\u2019s Readers\u2019 Choice Award winners<\/strong> they would have voted for, too. These are the nine that you have in common with the pros.<\/p>\n

Click through to see if your favorite skin, hair, makeup, and body products were voted most-loved in the<\/em> 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards<\/em>. Then, read their reviews.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It should come as no surprise that a lot of makeup artists are true to the original Beautyblend sponge, including Jamie Greenberg, makeup artist and founder of Jamie Makeup. The Beautyblender changed makeup application forever,\u201d she tells Allure<\/em>. \u201cI still use it constantly because nothing presses foundation into the skin in a way that looks as natural and skin-like. It gives you that expensive-looking finish where you can\u2019t tell where the makeup ends and the skin begins.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Speaking of foundation, you\u2019ll often find Greenberg using Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation<\/strong> because it photographs flawlessly and wears beautifully on mature skin. \u201cThis foundation is gorgeous because it gives coverage without killing the life of the skin,\u201d she says of the buildable, arnica-infused formula. \u201cIt has that modern finish people want right now\u2014polished but still breathable and real.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When she isn\u2019t using it on clients who want their skin to look like skin, makeup artist and Tinge artistry advisor Kelsey Deenihan is using Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick<\/strong> on herself. \u201cIt\u2019s such an easy product for creating fresh, natural-looking skin,\u201d she says, raving about its ability to even out the complexion while still letting natural texture and dimension come through. \u201cI rarely swipe it directly all over the face. I like to apply it strategically around redness, the center of the face, or anywhere that needs evening out, then blend with fingers or a dense brush for the most natural finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s been a longtime favorite for a reason,\u201d Deenihan says, pointing out Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer<\/strong>\u2019s luminous skin-like coverage and layerability sans heaviness or dryness. \u201cLess is usually more,\u201d she tells Allure<\/em>. \u201cI like placing it more toward the inner corner and around areas of discoloration rather than doing a huge triangle under the eyes.\u201d Another pro tip: Let it sit for a few seconds before blending to get a little extra coverage without needing more product.<\/p>\n

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Kosas Revealer Concealer<\/strong> earned a spot in the Readers\u2019 Choice Awards Hall of Fame<\/strong> this year, but it\u2019s been in Greenberg\u2019s kit for a while. \u201cKosas really nailed the balance between makeup and skincare, and this concealer embodies that,\u201d she says. \u201cIt brightens without looking heavy, dry, or cakey\u2014the dream\u2014and I especially love it for undereyes because it doesn’t settle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Makeup artist Vincent Oquendo says he can create any kind of look with Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals<\/strong>, and Deenihan seconds that. \u201cIt\u2019s one of those palettes I reach for constantly because the tones are so balanced and wearable, she says. \u201cIt\u2019s a staple for everything from soft everyday glam to more sculpted, editorial looks.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n