The 26 Best Beauty Products We Shopped At Target In 2019

No matter how many times we told ourselves that we'd cut back on certain things this year, we just haven't been able to reduce the amount of our time spent in Target. It's hard enough to make it past the conveniently-placed one-dollar section without buying old Halloween candy and Christmas decor we don't need: With the amount of fantastic beauty loot that hit the shelves this year, it's also been impossible to not fall in love with new products.

Of all the items on our never-ending stack of Target receipts at the bottom of our purse, many of them were worth a winning spot in our 2019 Beauty Innovator Awards. Ahead, shop our favorite Target beauty finds from this year, from a pH-balancing moisturizer to a hair gloss that rivals an in-salon treatment.

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Sailor by Captain B. Gentle Tides Cleansing Oil

Double cleansing will feel a lot less daunting when it's done with this liquid, which has sunflower and camellia seed oils to melt away makeup and soothe your skin. 

Sailor by Captain B. Sailor by Captain B. Gentle Tides Cleansing Oil, $, available at Target

Kristin Ess In-Shower Gloss

Changing your hair color is cute, but upkeep is expensive. To save a few coins, pick up a few boxes of this in-shower gloss and stash them away for when your hair color looks dull. By the time you perform your in-shower rendition to Lizzo's Truth Hurts, your hair will look like you just left the salon chair.

Kristin Ess In-Shower Gloss, $, available at Target

Secret Aluminum-Free Deodorant

This Secret solid is free of aluminum and full of rosewater to protect your pits from odor without irritating them.

Secret Aluminum-Free Deodorant, $, available at Target

Pixi In-Shower Steam Facial

All you need is a steaming hot shower and this jelly-like face mask for newborn baby-soft skin.

Pixi In-Shower Steam Facial, $, available at Target

Welly Face Saver Clear Spot Bandages

Keep this teeny pink tin full of hydrocolloid patches in your purse for when you need to end a pimple, fast.

Welly Face Saver Clear Spot Bandages, $, available at Target

Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon

The stick version of Maybelline's cult-favorite formula makes it even easier to color in the lines without waiting for your lips to dry before diving into a cup of coffee.

Maybelline Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick - 0.04oz, $, available at Target

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer

For $13, this tube will give you high-impact full coverage that'll look like you spent a fortune copying an Instagram influencer's intricate contour routine.

L'Oreal Paris L'Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer Waterproof Full Coverage - 0.33 fl oz, $, available at Target

NYX Professional Makeup Fill & Fluff Eyebrow Pomade Pencil

For a feathery finish, use this pencil, which has a waxy formula on one side and a paddle brush on the other. The slanted tip will correctly define your arch, while the flat-tipped brush will buff out the color and make each hair look fuller.

NYX Professional Makeup Fill & Fluff Eyebrow Pomade Pencil, $, available at Target

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eyes

Spring water and niacinamide are the key players in this all-star eye cream, which is like a surge of moisture for super-dry skin.

La Roche-Posay La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eye Cream Soothing Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin - 0.67 fl oz, $, available at Target

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle Lotion

We typically wouldn't recommend using your body lotion on your face, but you get a pass if you're using this sunscreen. The mineral formula has SPF 50 protection and antioxidants to shield your skin, and unlike other mineral formulas, you don't have to worry about looking like a chalkboard after using this.

La Roche-Posay Mineral Sunscreen Body And Face Sunscreen Lotion, $, available at Target

Coppertone Glow With Shimmer Sunscreen Lotion

Sunscreen is usually the least sexy part of our beauty routine, but this Coppertone formula changed that thanks to its ability to protect skin with SPF 30 and a handful of shimmer on the side.

Coppertone Coppertone Glow With Shimmer Sunscreen Lotion, $, available at Target

Garnier Whole Blends 10-in-1 Miracle Nectar Leave-In Treatment

Most leave-in products are glorified detanglers, but this one — which is packed with honey extracts to strengthen, reduce frizz, and protect your strands from heat — actually does the work.

Garnier Garnier Whole Blends Miracle Nectar Repairing Leave-In, $, available at Target

L'Oreal Paris Unlimited Length and Lift Mascara

Mixing mascaras to get the perfect volume and length takes up a lot more time than we're willing to admit. Luckily, this new formula exists, with a multifunctional wand which can be used in two ways: straight for length, and bent to add curl for a customizable result.

L'Oreal Paris L'Oreal Paris Unlimited Washable Mascara, $, available at Target

Pixi pHenomenal Gel

When your skin starts to show signs of all those times you fell asleep with leftover makeup, it's time to hit the reset button. This gel treatment will help you do just that, using horse chestnut to hydrate and soothe while citric acid keeps pores tight.

Pixi pHenomenal Gel, $, available at Target

Herbal Essences Birch Bark Extract Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Wash day with this shampoo will be the closest thing to the beach in your bathroom — except, unlike saltwater, one rinse with this will make your hair feel like the softest silk.

Herbal Essences Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Birch Bark Extract Shampoo, $, available at Target

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Body Cream with Hyaluronic Acid

The benefits of hyaluronic acid aren't limited to the skin on your face: A few pumps of this body lotion containing the hydrating OG will also help your limbs level up to smooth dolphin status.

Neutrogena Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Body Gel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid - 16oz, $, available at Target

Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Under-Eye Concealer

Much like the other Maybelline SuperStay formulas, this concealer won't feather off after a few hours of errands or meetings. A few dots are all you need to mask dark circles and blemishes, or you can layer in different shades to contour and highlight.

Maybelline Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage, Long Lasting Under, $, available at Target

NYX Professional Makeup Powder Puff Lippie Lip Cream

Somewhere in between potent pigment with a just-kissed finish lives this Powder Puff Lip Cream, which has a pillow-like applicator and a velvety texture.

NYX Professional Makeup NYX Professional Makeup Powder Puff Lippie, $, available at Target

Dove Concentrated Repair Crème Conditioner

We're guilty of not keeping up with deep-conditioning treatments regularly, but this nourishing conditioner takes some of the pressure off. The creamy formula adds slip and noticeable shine after every use on all hair types from straight to coily. Use it as your regular conditioner, and don't feel too bad about skipping a deep treatment now and then.

Dove Beauty Dove Ultracare Crème Concentrated + Repair Conditioner, $, available at Target

Garnier Fructis Sleek Shot In-Shower Styler

The easiest beauty cocktail you'll ever mix is equal parts shampoo and Garnier's Sleek Shot In-Shower Styler, which smooths frizz and adds shine before you even get out of the shower.


Garnier Garnier Fructis Sleek Shot In-Shower Styler - 5.1 fl oz, $, available at Target

Pantene Pro-V Intense Rescue Shot Hair Ampoules

When split ends and frizz are screaming SOS, take one of these Pantene shots to the head (literally). The intensive repair treatment will help revive damaged strands and make dull hair feel new again.

Pantene Pantene Pro-V Intense Rescue Shots Ampoules, $, available at Target

Head & Shoulders Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

Whether you're rocking a week-old protective style or just have a sensitive scalp, keep this spray in your collection. When an annoying itch hits, spritz the peppermint and zinc-infused formula for instant relief.

Head & Shoulders Head & Shoulders Royal Oils Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir, $, available at Target

Love Beauty And Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo Bar

You'll be doing your hair (and the environment) a huge favor when you pick up this shampoo bar, which has murumuru butter, coconut oil, and rose to nourish and hydrate your strands.

Love Beauty and Planet Love Beauty and Planet Muru Muru Shampoo Bar, $, available at Target

Myro Deodorant

Clean ingredients, cute refillable packaging, and delicious — not obnoxious — scents make this environmentally-conscious deodorant the new cool kid on the block.

Myro Deodorant, $, available at Target

Covergirl Exhibitionist Mascara

Behold, a jet-black mascara that'll lift and plump your lashes in one coat and won't flake on you by lunchtime.

COVERGIRL COVERGIRL Exhibitionist Mascara Midnight Black, $, available at Target

Ethique Shampoo Bar

Step away from the shampoo bottles and stack up these bars instead. The pH-balanced blocks are made with coconut oil and cocoa butter to restore moisture into dry hair.

Ethique Ethique Eco-Friendly Frizz Wrangler Shampoo Bar, $, available at Target

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