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Allure magazine readers recently chose their top 50 makeup artist products of 2010. How did your favorites stack up? Keep reading!

In their annual search for the best makeup products, Allure magazine asked readers to chime in on their absolute, all-time favorite products. Readers got to hand out awards in two categories per product: one for discount/drugstore bargains and one for slightly more expensive fare found in department/makeup specialty stores.

Here's how the top honors stacked up for 2010's best makeup artist products!

Lips: A "muted mauve" took home the top prize for discount/drugstore find. The shade has light-reflecting particles that make lips look just a bit glowy in any light. As for a slightly more upscale lip look, a neutral pink won both for its complexion-friendly color and its worthiness as a feel-good buy. All sales of this lipstick benefit the M.A.C Aids Fund. In gloss looks, a "sophisticated berry" by L'Oreal and a soft pink version of the specialty/department store lipstick winner earned the top honors.

Blush: It comes as no surprise that the ever-popular Orgasm (don't look at us, it's really called that!) blush by Nars once again earned the top spot for favorite blush. The department store buy has been a consumer and makeup artist product favorite for years thanks to it's "just back from a run" peach-colored glow. (Yes, a run. Get your mind out of the gutter!) As for discount store winners, a sweet pink called Natural Rose took the award for its ability to look great on every skin tone.

Eyes: When it comes to favorite eye looks, voters showed their undying love for sexy going-out colors by giving the discount store awards to a deep, sparkly black and "disco ball" silver palette called Metallic Shadow Duo as well as a double-ended eyeliner that featured a smudging tool built right in. As for department store buys, an eye-illuminating shade called Shroom (doubles as a cheekbone highlighter!) and a self-sharpening eye pencil called Blackest Black also got a nod.

Face: A crème foundation infused with moisturizer won the top spot for discount store foundation while a mineral foundation won in the department store category. For concealer, consumers still loved their minerals for a high-end look but gave the prize to a purse-friendly "coverstick" perfect for on-the-go touch ups.

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