The 2024 Very T&C Beauty Classics (2024)

Behold, the sixth annual Very T&C Beauty Classics. Each year, we comb through the very best makeup, complexion-perfecting skincare, and game-changing beauty tools—both brand new and tried-and-true favorites—that will have you looking your very finest for years to come. Below, the 2024 picks for the #veryTandCBeautyClassics.

Clarins's new and improved Multi-Active Day Face Cream contains a super-charged blend of niacinamide and organic sea holly bio-extract that adds a hit of hydration to tired- and dull-looking skin, while diminishing the appearance of fine lines, minimizing enlarged pores, refining texture, and delivering a healthy radiance. Use in tandem with the Multi-Active Night Face Cream for glowing results.

Not only does the formulation for the Eighth Day serum include a high-concentration of peptide-rich plasma meant to address the 10 signs of aging alongside other potent actives, but the juice in the bottle is also patented. It's a certified multitasker meant to boost and mimic the skin's own ability to renew, and it includes key ingredients such as niacinamide, glycolic acid, and hyaluronic acid—even GABA—all but eliminating the need for a stacked routine. One serum to rule them all? We'll take it.

How do you make a beloved product even better? La Prairie has done so with the updated iteration of its Skin Caviar Eye Lift by adding new caviar extracts and micro-nutrients to its already high-performing formulation. This silky, fast-absorbing serum really does do it all: depuffing undereye baggage, diminishing dark circles and fine lines, and yes, even helping to lift saggy lids.

As gushing reviewers attest, this eye cream brightens and tightens, and its rich texture makes it a sumptuous delight to use. Powered by precious gentian and narcissus bulb extracts, as well as proprietary technology developed by Estée Lauder to prolong the health of skin, this is sure to be a hit with all ages and skin types.

There is nothing about this luxurious cream mask that isn’t sensational. The scent? Heavenly, like the lightest rosewater. The texture? Divine: Thick enough to feel indulgent, but light enough to absorb into skin. The results? Transformational. The OG version of this mask, which contains firming ingredients derived from sugar as well as proven peptides and plant stem cells, has now been enhanced with botanicals that help skin retain even more hydration. 20 minutes will do the trick, but leave it on overnight for the biggest wow.

Korean skincare continues to revolutionize the beauty space. Case in point: Sulwhasoo's oil-based cleanser helps make taking the day off a breeze thanks to a hydrating complex and Korean herbal oils that effectively melt away impurities and waterproof makeup without leaving a film behind on skin.

There is a reason that 111 Skin Masks are so often namedropped and ‘Gram snapped: in a world where sheet masks are a dime a dozen, they simply are the very best. And yes, they cost more than a dime, but they are worth every penny. The Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Masks drench skin in hydration and potent active ingredients that deliver remarkable plumping and smoothing effects. Use them pre-event or post-party, or any time you want to look like you just spent a fortune on a facial.

Sweat, humidity, tears, extreme weather—you name it—don’t stand a chance against this iconic mascara that wraps around individual lashes to deliver a sky-high fringe without a single clump or flake in sight. The high-precision XXL brush is designed for various eyelash types and the corn flower-infused formula lifts, lengthens, and enhances your eyes based on your preference.

A go-to for years, the Susanne Kaufmann body butter holds up to the test of time. Deeply comforting to dry skin, the blend of amino acids, vitamins, and olive oil helps restore moisture balance, all while absorbing quickly for a velvety finish—and without a sticky residue.

A cult-favorite for a reason, now in 32 shades, the stretch balm concealer is lightweight and layerable—and blends like a dream—all in service of keeping any consequences of late nights or breakouts well hidden, with a natural, skin-like effect. What could be better than that?

With its petal-soft texture and elegant (and refillable) case, Rose Hermès Silky Blush powder is cheek chic incarnate. The blendable, buildable tint imparts just the right amount of fresh-faced color and luminosity without superfluous shimmer.

Trick everyone into thinking you just came back from paradise with this cult-classic bronzer from Guerlain. Enriched with 96% naturally-derived ingredients, as well as hydrating Moroccan Argan oil, the luxurious powder formula swipes subtly onto the high points of cheekbones, leaving behind a gorgeous sun-kissed glow with a hint of shimmer. It has a silky texture that feels anything but drying and you'll never have to worry about it creasing, settling into fine lines, or depositing a line of demarcation.

Gleamy and glowy, but not sparkly, the genius of the 19/99 highlight stick is how well it melds with the skin for gorgeous luminosity. What sets it apart from other highlighters, you ask? The fact that it neither settles into texture or fine lines, nor does it sit on top of the skin or transfer.

Like a touch of color on your lids but don’t like eyeshadow? Look no further. ILIA’s weightless cream-to-powder formulation glides on without jumping or sticking in creases, and it wears all day without flaking or migrating to various unintended areas of your face. Available in both matte and chromatic shades, it’s also super-buildable—so you can swipe on a super sheer whisper of color or layer it on for major impact

Your ticket to bold, fluffy brows lies in this dual-ended eyebrow pencil. The soft, angled tip effortlessly mimics the appearance of natural hairs for foolproof shaping and defining, while the spoolie-brush on the other side blends the whole look together. The result: Smudge-proof brows that last hours on end.

Lipstick lovers, there is no need to fear the smear, the dreaded “donut effect” mid-lip fade, nor leaving a telltale cheek (or elsewhere) smooch mark on others. For Chanel Lip Ink is here, and is not going anywhere. No, not even when you eat or drink or laugh all night and don’t bother to look in the mirror. Also, unlike most longwear lipsticks, it is miraculously not drying—swipe it on, and you won’t need to think about it again.

With eight natural shades to choose from, the Jones Road lip pencil harnesses a blend of waxes and oils that give your pucker just the perfect hint of enhancement. No dragging, no dryness. Just your-lips-but-better enhancement.

A gold-standard anti-aging serum recommended by dermatologists, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic acts as a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radical damage while also working to reduce fine lines and visibly brighten skin overall. The watery, fast-absorbing consistency makes it ideal to layer under other products, and it can even help skin heal more quickly after in-office procedures.

Behold, a chemical SPF that actually nurtures skin while protecting it against UVA and UVB rays. Loaded with a blend of antioxidant-packed botanicals, such as green tea and licorice root extracts, the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion has a formulation so lightweight and invisible that you’ll almost forget you're wearing sunscreen. Better still, its higher protection is so powerful that it also strengthens around water, sweat, or heat.