I love the way a swipe of lipstick instantly makes me look like I have my ish together. I don't love dealing with touch ups (because faded, flaky lipstick looks decidedly not put together). And that's where my love affair with tinted lip balms was born. The one you can currently find stashed in every handbag I own: Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick, $8.49.

It moisturizes my lips like a boss because it's made with shea and mango butters. The formula is creamy, but not so creamy that it gets everywhere when I apply it. In fact, the fat, pointed tip makes it easy to apply anytime, anywhere. (For me, that's typically somewhere between my apartment door and my car as I'm rushing to get to work -- and toting a gym bag, purse and lunch container).

And then there are the colors: Sixteen shades ranging from sheer pink to opaque plum, and I've amassed a color for every occasion (Fresh Papaya for the gym; Wine Berry for date night; Rich Raisin for work). At only $8 each, I don't have to feel guilty for catching 'em all. -- Allie Flinn

I don't know if it's because I grew up around my mother's library of a perfume collection or because we had a heavenly scented house, but I absolutely love to smell pretty. When I'm on the hunt for new beauty products, a riveting scent is a priority for me, and contrary to recent activities (like my one-month no-shower experiment), I like to be a walking air freshener.

While I could achieve this with a few spritzes of perfume, I've got a major fragrance hack to share: Most days, my "fresh, sweet scent" is thanks to a couple spritzes of deodorant -- Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant in Soothing Chamomile, $6.99, to be exact.

The chamomile scent is strong enough to create a sweet aroma that lingers as I stroll by, and the antiperspirant keeps me fresh all day -- even through my hard-hitting workouts. I also have zero worries about white residue staining my mostly black wardrobe because the lightweight spray is completely non-transferable and absorbs quickly. The best part? It nourishes my abused underarms (think: shaving and waxing) with skin-hydrating ingredients vitamins E and F, so I have zero irritation throughout the day.

Less than $7 for a scent I love as much as Chanel? Hell to the yes. --Jessica Amaris

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The market is flooded with gorgeous eye shadow palettes, and I am drawn to each and every one like a moth to a flame. Perhaps it's the array of wonderful colors or the endless possibilities of new looks I can create -- I want, no I need to try them all. While I love loud, vibrant colors, I tend to gravitate towards the neutral hued ones. Then, I found the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette $42, which lets me have it both ways.

The palette itself is neutral at heart but with an intense burst of color that makes it extra special. It contains 14 heavily pigmented shades of taupe and brown, pink and crimson and orange and gold -- in a mixture of matte and shimmer finishes. This palette makes it simple to create multiple looks, and the colors are superblendable. I wear the lighter, more matte shades during the day, and then layer on more for a smoldering copper-red smoky eye at night. While the warm, earthy shades flatter most eye colors -- my brown eyes particularly shine.

I've been obsessed with this palette all summer long, and I can't wait to use it this fall. My other palettes haven't been receiving the same attention since the Anastasia Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette came into my life, but with the volume of compliments I've been receiving recently, I think I'm going to stick with this one for a very long time. --Hannah Savin

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Though it still doesn't quite feel like fall to me, my skin is telling me otherwise. My sensitive, prickly skin has gone from mildly tight to intensely irritated -- almost overnight.

So I've traded my day cream for something more sumptuous, switched to a soothing cleansing balm and doubled down on my usual moisturizing regimen, using Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Coconut Oil Body Lotion, $5.50.

Thick, rich and supremely hydrating, this body lotion sinks in immediately, leaving no sticky residue. I slather it on my arms, shoulders, back and legs just before bed and don't have to worry about my sheets clinging to me. It soothes my itchy skin instantly and keeps it smooth and happy the next day. And, unlike some tropical fragrances, this coconut scent is fresh, crisp and not at all cloying.

The formula contains a trifecta of skin-nourishing ingredients -- raw coconut oil, Tahitian Monoi oil and sweet almond oil -- all ethically and sustainably sourced. Shea butter, cocoa butter and aloe round out the list. What you won't find inside: parabens, phthalates, dyes or mineral oil -- impressive on its own, but even more notable when you consider the very affordable price tag. --Jill Provost

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Sometimes less is more. You know, like when you're hitting the road and you've got a finite amount of space in your makeup bag. But if you're like me, you also can't bear the thought of leaving behind bronzer...or highlighter...or blush... or eye shadow. Which is why Charlotte Tilbury's Instant Look in a Palette, $75 is such a game-changer.

The sleek compact contains three eye shadows, a bronzer, highlighter and two shades of blush -- just about all the makeup I need while traveling. And it's not just a space-saver; it's a time-saver, too. It comes with idiot-proof, Charlotte-Tilbury-approved instructions illustrating how to put on a full face of makeup in a mere five minutes. (And it works -- I've timed it!)

The palette has accompanied me everywhere from Paris to Indiana, and it's become as essential a traveling companion as my sound-canceling headphones and neck pillow. --Mary Squillace

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