Think of these must-haves as the tried-and-true beauty staples of the bunch—the ones you can never be without, consider your go-tos and buy over and over again.
Ultimate Shower Staple
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash ($6)
With its clean scent and
creamy formula, this
moisturizing body wash
does a good job of leaving
skin squeaky-clean, but
never dried out.
Go-to for Dry Hands
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream ($28)
If the fact that one tube of
this cream is sold every three
seconds isn’t proof enough
that it’s the holy grail for dry
hands, then maybe the fact
that it’s never greasy is.
Blush That Looks Good On Everyone
NARS Orgasm Blush ($30)
No matter how light or dark
your skin is, this peachy-pink
color, replete with flecks of gold
shimmer, is one of the most
flattering blushes ever created.
All-Star Frizz-Tamer
KEVIN.MURPHY SMOOTH.AGAIN.RINSE ($29)
Say good-bye to unruly frizz
with this ion-based conditioner
that packs a ton of moisture to
keep hair sleek and smooth.
Next-Generation Tinted Moisturizer
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream ($30)
Offering more coverage
than your standard tinted
moisturizer, this buildable
formula camouflages
redness and minor
imperfections while giving
skin the prettiest glow.
Never-Fail Hairspray
L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Strong Hold Hairstyling Hairspray ($15)
Strong enough to lock your
style in place for hours, but
fine enough that it combs
right out, consider this
hairspray a must.
Long-Lasting Eye Definer
Lancôme GRANDIÔSE Bendable Liquid Eyeliner ($32)
Click the pivoting wand
of this inky, smudge-free
formula back and forth to
create a line as fine or
thick as you desire.
Skin-Smoothing Body Cream
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream ($45)
This rich, quick-to-absorb
body cream—the scent is
intoxicating—features a blend
of caffeine-rich Amazonian
botanicals to help tighten
every square inch of skin
with each use.
Flake-Free Eye Shadow
Gucci Eye Magnetic Color Shadow Quad ($66)
Forget about major fallout
here. Where you put this
shadow is where it stays—no
flaking, creasing or straying.
Allover SPF You Can’t Live Without
COOLA Sport SPF 50 Guava Mango Sunscreen Spray ($36)
Hands down the best-smelling
sunscreen ever, this organic
sun protectant comes out as a
light mist and dries down to
next to nothing without any
oiliness or stickiness.
Makeup That Won’t Make You Break Out
jane iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation ($42)
So light and finely milled—it’s
free of talc and other pimple-causing
culprits—this pressed
mineral makeup doesn’t get
lodged in pores and leaves
skin looking virtually flawless.
On-the-Go Sunscreen
Colorescience Sunforgettable Loose Mineral Sunscreen Brush Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($64)
For those of you who stray
from using SPF because you
don’t like the white cast it can
leave behind, this portable,
brush-on powder formula will
become your new best friend.
Makeup That Doubles As SPF
Revision Skincare Intellishade Original ($56)
All skin types can benefit from
this editor-favorite tinted
moisturizer, which hydrates,
smooths and protects skin
from sun damage while
leaving behind the most
natural-looking hint of color.
Body Oil That Doubles As Perfume
DECLÉOR Aroma Nutrition Satin Softening Dry Oil ($58)
Whether you add this oil to
a bath or slather it on post
shower, the fresh yet sweet
scent smells so good that
you might as well skip
wearing perfume.
Beachbag Must-Have
Key West Aloe Save a Tan ($14)
Lock in that golden glow
with this aloe-rich cream,
which also hydrates dry skin
and prevents that dreaded
post-sunburn peeling.
Tried-and-True Product You Keep Buying
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Fragrance-Free ($7)
No matter how long-wearing
your makeup is, these soft,
saturated cloths, which won’t
irritate sensitive skin or eyes, get
the job done and take it all off.
Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Cleansing Solution ($21)
No scrubbing necessary
when you cleanse with this
water-like formula that
removes the dirt and oil you
may not see. And, it doesn’t
disrupt skin’s pH levels—a
plus for those with easily
irritated complexions.
Toothpaste for a Healthy Smile
Colgate Enamel Health Mineral Repair Remineralizing Toothpaste ($4)
Weak teeth don’t stand a
chance against this cavity-fighting
toothpaste that
repairs enamel with potent,
much-needed minerals.
Most Hydrating Lip Color
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($17)
Part lipstick, part lip balm, each
supermoisturizing shade in this
cult-classic collection leaves
lips with a buildable tint of
color and a sheer finish.
Tech-Savvy Toothbrush
Oral-B Genius ($250)
This toothbrush tells you if
you’re brushing too hard, what
zones need attention and when
you’re done brushing for an “A”
in the oral hygiene department.
