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I've Interviewed 40+ Beauty Experts—They've Influenced Me to Buy These 30 Gems

By Swedan Margen

I've Interviewed 40+ Beauty Experts—They've Influenced Me to Buy These 30 Gems

Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one Who What Wear team member or friend of the brand will share the top 30 fashion and beauty finds on their current wish list.

I'm a nosy person, especially when it comes to beauty routines. Thankfully, our Lineup series gives me full permission to ask industry experts for the *exact* items in their daily regimens. I've been lucky enough to interview over 40 founders, dermatologists, hairstylists, and more—and I've been majorly influenced to say the least. Below, I've rounded up six of my favorite interviews from celeb plastic surgeon Lara Devgan, MD, supermodel Miranda Kerr, multi-hyphenate icon Paris Hilton, and more. Keep scrolling to see the top-tier products that have earned a spot in each person's lineup.

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
That's Smooth

Paris Hilton says this lightweight essence gives her a flawless "IRL filter" effect. Consider me sold.

Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss

Lancôme

Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss

"Lancôme's Juicy Tubes are everything," Hilton says of the nostalgic lip gloss. "I've been obsessed since the 2000s. They're super glossy, smell delicious, and give that perfect Y2K vibe that's totally iconic and still so hot today."

Cryoglow Under-Eye Cooling+led Anti-Aging & Skin Clearing Face Mask

Shark Beauty

CryoGlow Cooling + LED Face Mask

Hilton reaches for this multitasking face mask to get glammed up for the red carpet and to wind down for the night. "It always makes me feel like I just stepped out of my Sliving Spa," she tells me. "I even had it custom bedazzled in pink crystals, of course." Okay, I'm jealous!

That's Quenched

I'm a sucker for a rich, glow-giving moisturizer, and this one is the crème de la crème, according to Hilton.

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine

Summer Fridays

Lip Butter Balm Treatment

If there's one product that's been name-dropped more than any other on this series, it's the Summer Fridays Lip Balm. It's a favorite for a reason—the formula is simply unmatched.

Brow 1980 Volumizing Tinted Eyebrow Gel-Pomade

MERIT

Brow 1980 Tinted Eyebrow Gel-Pomade

"This is one of the quickest pick-me-ups on mornings when I need something fast and effective that makes me feel pulled together," Lauren Ireland says of this brow gel.

Blush Butter Balm Hydrating Cream Blush With Peptides

Summer Fridays

Blush Butter Balm Hydrating Cream Blush

Looking for that effortless sun-kissed glow? This ultra-buttery cream blush is your answer. Ireland loves Soft Strawberry for a sheer wash of pink, and Hewitt uses Toasted Terracotta as a bronzer-blush hybrid. Pro tip: Use it with the Blush Brush ($28) for a seamless application.

Cooling Water Jelly Ice Soothing Serum Stick With Niacinamide

MILK MAKEUP

Cooling Water Jelly Ice Soothing Serum Stick

Hewitt uses this jelly serum stick to instantly cool, refresh, and soothe her skin.

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear

Qure Skincare

Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear

"I've tried so many LED masks, but this one is by far the best," Chriselle Lim says. "It's clinical grade, super powerful, and you only need three minutes a day to see results."

Father Figure Eau De Parfum

PHLUR

Father Figure Eau De Parfum

I'm not kidding when I say everyone I know is obsessed with this fragrance. Lim says it's the perfect day-to-night fragrance and layers beautifully with other scents.

Peptide Lip Shape Bend — Default Title

I already love this lip liner, but if you're on the fence, take it from Lim: "It glides on like butter, feels hydrating, and pairs perfectly with lip tints or even just by itself," she says. "I've been using the shade Bend, and it's just chef's kiss!"

Medik8 Liquid Peptides Serum 30ml

Medik8

Liquid Peptides Serum

Lim calls this serum "Botox in a bottle." Enough said.

Medicube Age-R Booster Pro | 6-In-1 Real Glass Glow Beauty Massager | Looking Glass Skin | Korean Skin Care

medicube

Age-R Booster Pro

Overwhelmed with all the skincare tools out there? Honestly, same. Lim says this tool not only fits seamlessly into her busy routine but also makes her skin smooth and glowy with minimal effort.

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
Remedy for Healthy Aging

REMEDY SCIENCE

Remedy for Healthy Aging

Dermatologist Muneeb Shah, DO, says this potent blend of retinaldehyde, argireline, matrixyl, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and antioxidants is "like a fountain of youth." He suggests using it nightly to address all your major skin concerns.

Skin Perfecting 2% Bha Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner

This salicylic acid exfoliant is viral for a reason, according to Shah.

Clean Towels Xl, Biodegradable, Extremely Soft, 50 Count, Vegan, Cruelty Free

Clean Skin Club

Clean Towels XL

Using the same face towel or pillowcase is a common cause of acne, and Shah says using compostable cloths can make a huge difference in your routine if you're acne-prone (like me).

Eltamd Uv Daily Broad-Spectrum Spf 40- Tinted (1.7 Fl. Oz.)

EltaMD

UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

Mineral protection? Check. Dewy finish? Check. Dermatologist approved? Check.

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"There's good data to show that bad water quality (high calcium), can cause the surfactants in your cleanser to become more harsh and irritating," Shah explains. "A water filter can make a huge difference to remove impurities that can damage the hair and skin."

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
Rita Hazan Two Step Weekly Remedy Cream Kit - Deeply Hydrating & Restorative for Color Treated Hair - Hair Cream for Frizzy Hair - Hair Treatment for Dry Damaged Hair

RITA HAZAN

Two Step Weekly Remedy Cream Kit

"If I were to choose any one of my products to splurge on, this would be it," Rita Hazan tells me. "It's so hydrating and perfect for all hair types—but especially color-treated, dry, or damaged hair." (Ahem, me.)

Carnal Flower Perfume

Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle

Carnal Flower Perfume

This editor-loved fragrance is also Hazan's signature scent. It's an enchanting spicy floral scent with notes of tuberose, bergamot, and white musk.

Crème De La Mer Moisturizer

La Mer

Crème De La Mer Moisturizer

We all have those pricey-but-worth-it products, and this is one of Hazan's. "La Mer has many types of face creams, but the original Moisturizing Cream is my go-to," she says. "My skin always feels firmer and looks healthier with consistent use of this cream.”

Terracotta Sunkissed Natural Bronzer Powder

GUERLAIN

Terracotta Sunkissed Natural Bronzer Powder

According to Hazan, this iconic bronzer is the perfect color: not too light and not too dark.

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
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Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty

Platinum Lip Plump

This famous lip plumper has sold out 12 times, and after seeing the before-and-afters, I understand why. "I designed this product to mimic the hydrating look of a syringe of filler," Lara Devgan, MD, says. "It's powered by mixed molecular weight hyaluronic acid, niacin, and ceramides." She suggests taking a before-and-after pic to see the results—just wait five minutes for the full effect.

Santal 33 Body Lotion

Le Labo

Santal 33 Body Lotion

"Discovering Santal 33 was a revelation," Devgan says, also noting that the sophisticated fragrance has become her olfactory signature.

Sol Sunlight Body Oil

Costa Brazil

Sol Sunlight Body Oil

Devgan loves this "liquid gold" body oil that's made with sustainably sourced ingredients.

Platinum Long Lash Serum

Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty

Platinum Long Lash Serum

If you want long, luscious lashes the natural way, reach for this celeb-loved eyelash serum.

Best Expert-Approved Beauty Products
Noni Glow Radiant Face Oil With Antioxidants

KORA Organics

Noni Glow Radiant Face Oil

The secret to Miranda Kerr's radiant skin? Noni oil, aka liquid gold. She applies a few drops every day for a hydrated, dewy glow.

Flush Balm Cream Blush

MERIT

Flush Balm Cream Blush

"This blush gives the most natural flush," Kerr says. "It melts into the skin and gives that healthy, just-pinched glow."

Silk Sleepmask

We all need our beauty sleep, and Kerr has influenced me to add a silk eye mask to my nighttime routine. "The pure silk feels so luxurious and gentle on my skin, and it really helps block out light so I can fully unwind," she says. "It's the ultimate little luxury for better sleep and waking up refreshed."

Makewaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara

Tower 28 Beauty

Makewaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara

Kerr knows all the best clean-beauty recs, and this lengthening mascara is one of her tops. Psst: It's also easy to remove, which we love.

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