Top 6 Affordable Luxury Beauty Finds | Expert Reviews

Claire Benoist

Cashmere Wrap

Bath & Body Works Shea Cashmere Hand Cream in Twilight Woods ($10, Bath & Body Works stores)

"I slather on this moisturizer post-run, and it makes my hands supple, not slippery."
— Christa Choma, Detroit

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Leather and Lace

Fan di Fendi Eau de Parfum ($76 for 50 milliliters, Saks Fifth Avenue stores)

"The sophisticated floral scent has a leather note that adds a warm, earthy element."
— April Franzino, associate beauty editor

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Sumptuous Suede

Voluspa 2-Wick Maison Metallo Candle in Suede Blanc ($16, nordstrom.com)

"The musky aroma fills the room and lasts for hours."
— Kerri Goldman, New York City

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Calming Cotton

Burt's Bees Sensitive Eye Cream ($15, drugstores)

"Thanks to cotton extract, the soothing formula is hydrating and blends easily."
— Jessica Kreusch, Hoboken, New Jersey

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Fresh Linen

Lumene Sensitive Touch 5 Min SOS Cream ($20, CVS stores)

"Rich in linen-seed extract, this salve conditions my dry skin."
— Jaclyn Smock, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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Smooth as Silk

CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor in Hypnotic ($7, drugstores)

"This lipstick contains silk protein, giving it a velvety texture. The color stays fresh all day, even through my workout."
— Ana Kviloria, Los Angeles

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, January 2012.