We're of the mindset that women can conquer anything (and we mean anything). But even the most badass among us could use an extra boost sometimes, whether you're recovering from a personal setback or charting new professional territory. And when you need to channel your inner strong girl, quotes about strong women can be remarkably effective -- especially when uttered by the most inspiring females on the planet.

We'll miss 2016 like we miss a searing UTI or a period-week bikini waxing session -- in other words, not one, miserable bit. It was a banner year of upsets, disappointments, tragedies and all-around f$&#ery. It's no wonder so many of us closed 2016 mentally and emotionally hungover, eager for the new year and its attendant promise of change -- whether or not that promise is fulfilled.

There comes a time in every grown woman's life -- around the time she starts mainlining "Property Brothers" marathons on HGTV -- when she finds scented candles irresistible. Maybe it starts with a secret Santa gift, but before long, she's spending the weekends roaming the aisles of her local department store in search of that perfect floral votive.

As if the sight of scissors in a stylist's hands isn't daunting enough for those of us with ultra-fine fringe, the fear and anxiety in the weeks leading up to our thrice-yearly chop can be downright terrifying. Chalk it up to one too many in-chair traumas that resulted in months of mourning lost locks, but over the years we've become less inclined to book an appointment at the salon, and more apt to fall for any product or gimmick promising Hadid sister va-va-voom -- i.e., extensions, supplements, diet tweaks and a graveyard of products that have single-handedly maintained our credit card's frequent flyer health.

Twelve-step Korean skin-care plans, complicated acne treatments, lasers, peels, masks, oh-my. It's enough to make even the most seasoned beauty girl's head spin. So let's bring it back to the basics, shall we? We asked top skin docs to weigh in on the only three products (plus one bonus add-on, for you overachiever types) you really need, no matter what your skin type. Finally, an easy way to figure out what skin-care products you should use -- and what you can skip.