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Including high-tech skin care devices, a slew of multi-tasking moisturizers and new makeup finds.

And exactly why we became so obsessed with them.

Including top hair, makeup, skin-care, fragrance and wellness picks at every price point.

Including a face oil we'll be slathering on obsessively through winter, eye-brightening makeup and a multi-tasking moisturizing balm that does basically everything.

Including plenty of perfect-for-fall candles, pretty makeup we've worn to weddings and hair care that has become a crucial part of our regular routines.

The accidental skinfluencer and Dieux co-founder drops her routine, her beauty philosophy and her criteria for the products she uses herself (and recommends to her fans).

These were the buzziest, most impactful (and most controversial) brand and product debuts of the year.

Our hair, skin, makeup, fragrance and wellness picks to suit just about anyone.

Their aim to democratize access to medical-grade skin care has drawn a diverse, superstar list of investors, including Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji and the CEOs of Warby Parker, Allbirds, Casper, Harry's and Bombas.

Founder Jamika Martin is on a mission to overhaul the category, with natural ingredients, gentler formulations and a focus on erasing the guilt and shame so often associated with breakouts.

Including an exfoliator that doesn't irritate, a lymphatic drainage tool that has several beauty editors (and our beauty director) hooked and a peppy nail polish color perfect for the dog days of summer.

Plus, reading into Melania Trump's RNC fashion.