I love traveling in theory, but there are a million things I'd rather do than load up my luggage. You see, I'm of the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink school of thought when it comes to packing. After all, the crop top and spiky heels that work for that raging bachelorette party might raise eyebrows at a quiet family dinner. While I'll probably never feel like I have enough room in my suitcase for clothes and shoes, BareMinerals' Ready 8.0 Sexy Neutrals Palette, $40, has freed up space in my makeup bag.

Instead of weighing down my luggage with individual eye shadow pots, I reach for these eight sleekly packaged neutrals. I can mix and match the gorgeous colors for a demure daytime look, or I can use them to create a night-out-worthy smoldering smoky eye. There's a range of shimmery and matte shades to choose from, and they're all long lasting, highly pigmented and easy to blend. To boot, the brush that accompanies the palette is surprisingly solid, which allows me to leave a few makeup tools off my packing list in a pinch.

It's nice to have found such a versatile travel companion. If only there were an equally streamlined palette for shoes... --Mary Squillace

In true #ProductEmpties fashion, this morning I polished off my third can of Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Perfect Texture Finishing Spray, $28. With its final puff of air I felt a twinge of sadness. Until I pick up another can, I know my hair will look lackluster -- with less volume and only so-so texture.

Even though I try just about every texture spray that comes across my desk, I keep returning to this one. It has the ideal something-but-nothing consistency. It's incredibly lightweight, so you never have to worry about blasting too much product on one section of hair (a styling mistake I'm prone to make). And even if my hair has been blown out completely straight, a few spritzes of this spray gives it enough grip to hold onto whatever my curling wand throws its way. The scent is fresh and light -- like fruity sparking water -- and it's formulated without parabens, phthalates or synthetic colors. It also has some dry shampoo-like qualities, so if I'm stretching my style one day too long, it's a godsend.

Need I say more? I'm off to buy another can. -- Dawn Davis

I'm all about that clumpy lash trend. It's not for everyone, I get it, but to quote Taylor Swift, "Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate." There's something about clumpy mascaras that give me -- just about the least edgy person out there -- a bit of oomph that full, soft, fluttery mascaras can't deliver. And that's why I'm obsessed with L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Rock Mascara, $7.99.

The spiny, tapered brush coats my lashes from root to tip with the blacker-than-black formula. It creates a thick, spiky fringe that lends just the right amount of drama to my normal jeans-and-t-shirt ensemble. I can make it subtle enough to wear to work or pile it on for the weekend -- either way, I feel like a badass. --Allie Flinn

Two of my biggest guilty pleasures are sleeping in and enjoying a good cocktail. Unfortunately, during particularly hectic workweeks, which are full of deadlines and industry events, I tend to indulge in more of the former than the latter. Cue gnarly under-eye bags come Friday.

In an ideal world, I'd laze in bed combating my well-earned baggage with cold cucumbers pressed to my lids like a Real Housewife, but I can't quite swing that with a nine-to-five. Instead, I toss SkinOwl's Eye+, $46, in the fridge and dab it under my eyes in the morning to quickly de-puff my problem area.

The jelly-like formula feels oh-so-cool and smells good enough to eat. But don't be fooled -- this product offers way more than cucumber's soothing properties. Hyaluronic acid, licorice and aloe help strengthen the delicate eye area, allowing overworked gals like myself to keep hitting happy hour. --Rose Curiel

I'm going to tell you a sad story. It starts with seventh-grade me: tiny, adorable and totally insecure about my dry, keratosis pilaris-riddled skin. I was sitting next to my mega-cute, first-ever boyfriend in the cafeteria (we'll call him Tom). As we shared a bag of hot fries, Tom fondly placed his hand on my forearm, only to instantly jerk it away. "Your skin feels like sandpaper!" he exclaimed. I was mortified. And in the ten years since, I've gone through many a body butter and self-confidence mantra trying to recover.

I had almost accepted that my skin would just never be touchably soft. Then, I discovered HollyBeth Organics Body Oil, $60.

This stuff is my new lifeblood. It's organic, vegan and cruelty free, so using it helps me feel like an earth-conscious human being. But beyond that, its nourishing mixture of oils -- from sunflower and pumpkin seed to ylang ylang -- makes my skin the smoothest it's ever been. The first time I ever used it, I gasped. No greasiness, no irritation. Plus, it smells incredible.

Thanks to HollyBeth, I now have the silky skin and confidence I always wanted. (Eat your heart out, Tom).