Batiste

Not all dry shampoos are created equal. This old-school British brand cuts through greasy roots and lifts limp locks like no other. I even use it when my clean hair needs a boost. And why not? It’s $8 a can!

I spent most of my adult life searching for a signature scent (that Liz Claiborne Realities was just a phase) and this is it. An intoxicating and surprising combination of fresh citrus, soft floral, and spicy amber, it stops people every time I wear it. Totally worth the wait.

Ever since I had eyelash extensions, I’ve been underwhelmed by most mascaras. This is one from Bare Escentuals is the only one I’ve tried that practically re-creates thick, fan-like fringe without clumping or flaking. And the fat tube seems to last for ages.

I am not one of those screaming Bare Minerals fans. I’ve never made it through the infomercial, and I refuse to swirl and tap, but this powder bronzer literally makes me look like I have a real, back-from-the-beach tan. I’ve broken up with all of my other bronzers.

I’m a fair girl who requires a fair amount of blush. Once I discovered that a super bright, candy-color shade could mimic a natural flush, I never went back to anything paler. Stila’s cream blushes are easy to use and stay put. I particularly love Fuchsia and Poppy.

This is so light, yet perfectly pigmented so that my skin always looks flawless yet natural. It’s neither matte nor shimmery, just the next best thing to a perfect complexion! And the SPF is definitely a bonus.

Jergen’s works just fine and costs half as much, but oh how I love this thick, rich body butter and the never-streaky glow it leaves behind.

When my casper-white friend Laura started using this stuff, she looked like she had just returned from Mexico. It imparts the most beautiful, naturally golden shade on just about everyone. Plus, the built-in bronzer offers instant gratification while the color develops.