You've probably seen magazines bestow kudos on different products as their "best beauty picks," but how do you know if the products really work or if the company is simply a generous advertiser trying to get the word out? The truth is, you don't, but there are a few great products that magazines and Web sites agree give you the best bang for your buck. Let's start with hair. Both Allure and InStyle magazines rave over Pantene's Nature Fusion shampoos and conditioners and ranked it among their best of 2010 for its gentle, cleansing formula that adds strength and shine to hair. For styling, TotalBeauty.com and Self magazine love the MoroccanOil line for the weightless shine and body it lends hair. Paul Mitchell and John Freida's antifrizz serums rank high on beauty best lists for frightening away frizz. MAC cosmetics came up big in many magazines when it comes to makeup. The bright, vibrant eye shadows are the editor's and readers' favorites on TotalBeauty.com, and it nabbed the top spot in Allure's readers' choice.