The 45 Best Products of 2021, According to Beauty Tastemakers

Now that weekly Zoom calls, face masks, and social distancing have become the new norm, many of us have taken a slightly more pared down approach to beauty over the past year. But with so many new hair, skin, and makeup tips and tricks to try (here's looking at you, TikTok), the lingering effects of the pandemic have sparked an overall trend in beauty discovery, with a juggernaut of buzzy new brands finding their way into our hearts, shopping carts, and shelves in 2021.

From expert-backed skincare essentials, like Drunk Elephant's C-Firma Fresh Day Serum and Revision Skincare's Revox Line Relaxer, to holy-grail picks from Black- and Asian-owned brands like Ami Colé and Tower28, this year provided a robust selection of new favorites that seamlessly compliment any daily rotation. A number of traditionally luxe brands, including Dior, Hermès, and Valentino Beauty also released notable makeup and nail care staples shoppers across the Internet can't stop raving about. While we've already rounded up our go-to beauty picks in this year's iteration of the BAZAAR 100, we rounded off our list with additional selections from professionals, influencers, editors, and brand consultants in the know to get the ultimate inside scoop on the very best products of the year. Here, the 45 best products of 2021, according to experts—we recommend making room in your collection for these beauty gems.