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The Lipstick Lobby in Outrage ($20) is made for any woman who wants to Lipstick It Anathema. Gloria Steinem has said of this lipstick, Protest with your dollar& and your lipstick. Proceeds from The Lipstick Lobby benefit Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. This vegan, cruelty-free product is packed with antioxidants to slide onto your protest pucker.

This 76-year-old brand is an institution in the Korean beauty space. The Seoul-based company owns more than two dozen well-known K-Beauty brands, some of which are also featured on this list. AMOREPACIFIC is known for developing products that highlight natural ingredients native to Asia, like antioxidant-rich green tea. (Oh, and BTW, all of the green tea used in their products is actually harvested from their own private garden on Jeju Island in South Korea!).

Miss Claire provides a smooth, clear base to make your skin make-up ready instantly. It covers skin imperfections, including acne scars, discoloration, under-eye circles, and fine lines. The rich, creamy formula blends easily while moisturizing the skin to give a flawless complexion. This lightweight concealer delivers a long-lasting natural finish with a gentle buff using fingertips or a blender brush.

As we mentioned above, Korean beauty brands are known for their innovative, science-driven formulas, and IOPE is no exception. This smart line of skincare and makeup utilizes extensive research, biotechnology, and unique plant-based ingredients to target skin concerns. IOPE's bestsellers include cushion compact foundations and blush, skin-illuminating (and brightening) concealers, lip balms and oils, and so much more. Look to IOPE to stock up on makeup that works to make your skin better.