Katie Couric’s Favorite Beauty Products: Mascara, Eyeliner, Moisturizer

Even the most stubborn waterproof mascaras are no match for this gentle cleanser. As someone with super dry, sensitive skin, finding an effective and gentle makeup remover can be tough. This one is my favorite, as it delivers a much-needed dose of moisture to my dry skin and costs less than $10.

I don’t wear much makeup on a day-to-day basis, but I treat my lashes to Thrive mascara when I do. It’s my new go-to as my lashes get blonder (and less voluminous, sadly) as I, um, mature. Not only does it make my lashes look super long, but I can remove this mascara with warm water and nothing else. Amazing!

Does anyone really like slathering on SPF? I normally don’t, but the Supergoop! sunscreen makes it a breeze. I can put it all over my face and body without feeling greasy, and it doesn’t leave a chalky white cast behind like some sunscreens do. Members of our staff are huge fans of this formula, and so many of them use it on a daily basis.

There are few products that have stuck with me for years, but this Lancôme moisturizer is one of them. I’m no esthetician, but this is the most effective product for lifting and firming my skin overnight.

My skin is extremely sensitive, and day after day of wearing a full face of makeup can make my face itchy and irritated. But I discovered the Bare Minerals liquid foundation last year and have not had that problem since. It’s pretty affordable — $44 — and has all-natural ingredients. A win-win!

I love my friend Bobbi Brown and her team at Jones Road. And if anyone knows what they’re doing in the makeup department, it’s Bobbi. I use her Face Pencil as an under-eye concealer.

As a bonus, Bobbi’s line is affordable and no-fuss in a truly fantastic way. I use the Miracle Balm as bronzer. The formula is moisturizing, too, so you won’t be left with dry, flaky cheeks or cakey looking contour after using it.  Just rub it in with your fingers and you’re ready to rock!

My friend and makeup artist, Josie Torres, has been using eyeshadow as liner for years. We use the darkest color in this Urban Decay palette, Undone, right on my water line, and then I use it to fill in my eyebrows (which have magically disappeared over the years). Works like a charm!

Well, I don’t know if the name is 100 percent accurate…but I do know that this Too Faced mascara doesn’t run or clump, which are my two main requirements. Plus, it doesn’t irritate my eyes, so I can wear it all day without worry. It comes in brown for those who like a look that’s less harsh.

If you’re looking for a lipliner that looks natural but gives your pucker a hint of color, my favorite lip liner is in a shade called Whirl, which I use to line and define my lips, and then I layer a different shade of lipstick on top.

In addition to the liner, I use MAC’s Hug Me as an overall lip color. Josie found both colors for me years ago and they are my tried and true favorites!

I’m constantly reordering this gentle cleanser made by dermatologist Cheryl Lee Eberting, MD. I have eczema, and this cleanser actually helps rebalance my skin’s pH levels so that it can heal itself and prevents future eczema flare-ups.

Sometimes, my skin gets painfully dry, which means I’ve always got some sort of soothing lotion nearby. This formula actively releases lipids into your skin, adding long-lasting moisture to thirsty skin. Plus, like all of Dr. Cheryl’s products, this lotion is free of 88 different allergens (like all fragrances, gluten, dyes, aluminum, and more).