I've been on the hunt for my Holy Grail foundation since I started wearing makeup in high school. That quest ended when I found Jane Iredale's Amazing Base SPF 20. It is literally what dreams are made of. Most base products feel heavy on my oily, sensitive skin. Now though, I have to say what I've never said about a foundation before: Amazing Base feels like you're not wearing anything at all.

I've always been more of a liquid foundation girl, but this mineral foundation truly keeps oil at bay all day, and gives my skin a glorious glow without any shimmery particles. I love that it's made without synthetic chemicals, yet rests in a luxurious frosted tub with a pretty gold lid -- the packaging doesn't feel crunchy-granola at all. I buff it in with a dense brush, and the finish is so radiant, I feel like a legitimate forest nymph. It has SPF in it, so I don't have to pile on layers of pore-clogging products. It covers blemishes, cancels out redness and is oil free. If you've never tried a mineral foundation, this one might make you a convert. --Kelly Searle

For most of my life, I pummeled my acne-prone face with salicylic acid- and benzoyl peroxide-loaded cleansers. But at some point, I realized my arsenal of blemish-vanquishing washes was drying out my skin so much that it was actually prompting it to overcompensate with more pimple-producing oils. And so began my quest for a gentle, hydrating cleanser that would get the job done, but wouldn't cause breakouts.

Enter Olay Total Effects 7 Revitalizing Foaming Cleanser, $8.99. This face-saver effectively removes my makeup and staves off breakouts while leaving my skin feeling silky and soft, looking smooth and bright and even smelling great.

Plus, all of these nourishing properties fight signs of aging, which is music to my ears after recently celebrating a birthday-that-shall-not-be-named. It's the perfect bathroom staple for anyone living in limbo between adult acne and, um, let's just say, a more mature complexion.

Even better: Its measly price tag allows me to zip through bottles at lightning speed without stressing about going broke. --Mary Squillace

The phrase "happy wife, happy life" always makes me laugh. I've heard it at countless weddings -- said both in earnest and in jest -- and on many episodes of "House Hunters" (aka the best show on television) in reference to closets and kitchen upgrades. And while there's something inherently sexist about the expression, it's also kind of great because it gives us all the power.

Naturally, "happy wife, happy life" was destined to become a nail polish color. And the always-clever folks over at Essie used it to christen a punchy, powerful red that's part of the new bridal collection. Spiked with coral, Essie Nail Polish in Happy Wife, Happy Life, $8.50, is decidedly more spring-y than a true red, and it's flattering on most skin tones. And when people ask me about the color, I have no trouble remembering the name. It also goes perfectly with the white dresses and gingham midi skirts I plan on wearing this season. And then, of course, there's the fact that it's Essie, so you know the polish rocks. Why would I wear anything else for the next six months?

Even though my husband is not a fan of red nail polish, he hasn't mentioned my manicure. After all, you know what they say: "happy wife …" --Dawn Davis

Let's get one thing straight: I hate long showers. I'm a crank-the-water-temp-up, jump in and scrub as quickly as possible kind of girl -- unless I'm indulging in Lalicious Sugar Scrub, $35. I have to force myself to ration it, as I've been known to scoop giant greedy handfuls out of the container and slather it on with abandon because I get so excited.

It's made with pure sugar crystals that get the exfoliating job done gently and efficiently, and the granules melt away into the shower (so there aren't any microbeads that end up in unusual places). It's also packed with cold-pressed coconut and sweet almond oils that lightly linger on my skin, negating the need for body lotion. The Aloha Tiare scent is divine -- it smells just like a tropical garden, and is soothing enough convince me to slow down and relax, even if it's only for a few moments. -- Allie Flinn

The less fuss to a flawless complexion, the better -- that's my makeup philosophy. So when my fellow beauty editors started waxing poetic about the life-changing magic of primers, I wasn't drinking the Kool-Aid. That is, until I found Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer, $32.

Living in a desert climate with naturally dry skin leaves my skin looking parched, ruddy, wrinkle-prone and sometimes swollen -- in other words, my skin looks hungover, even though I'm (usually) not. This primer glides on and immediately gets to work moisturizing, utilizing all-star skin ingredients like coconut water, probiotics and electrolytes. Unlike most of the primers I've skeptically slathered on, this one is silicone-free, making it non-clogging and pore-friendly. Makeup slides on to my moisturized skin flawlessly, with no pilling.

Like a dark pair of sunglasses or a strong cup of coffee, this primer acts like a buffer between me and the real world when I need it most -- usually every morning around 8 a.m. Hangover or not, consider me a believer.