Look, I'll admit that I have a bias towards jelly-textured beauty products, from jelly skin care to jelly makeup. But my love for the Jill Stuart Beauty Jelly Eye Color, $20, goes beyond its pleasantly jello-like jiggle.

First off, the color payoff is satisfyingly intense — the tiniest dab yields near full-coverage and it's easy to either sheer out or build up. And even more impressive than the coverage is the sparkle factor, which reaches supernova heights. There's some fairly large glitter mixed in with more subtle shimmery pearl and the result is a glistening shine that always manages to catch the light just right (somehow while still staying subtle enough for every day wear).

You'll also find that the wear time is very good — I even find it wears well on my lower lash line (usually a no-no with my perpetually watery eyes). Oh, and did I mention the packaging yet? It's so ornate it's almost over the top; it's like something you could imagine Sailor Moon using to make one of her magical transformations. And if that's not a huge selling point, I don't know what is.

Though new to U.S. markets, Jill Stuart Beauty has been popular in Japan for quite some time now. If you're curious about giving the brand a try, I highly recommend starting with this shadow. — Rosie Narasaki

Image via @jillstuartbeautyus

As the temperatures drop, I find my oily skin in need of serious exfoliation. Between product build-up, the dry chilly air and the perpetual L.A. sun, I find my pores congested and my complexion duller than usual. When dry flaky skin peeks through my foundation, I know it's time to slough off a layer. Rather than reaching for a scratchy physical exfoliant or a harsh chemical one, I turn to NeuRadiance Instant Cell Exfoliator, $79, and my skin has never looked or felt better.

This exfoliant is a gentle mix of physical and chemical exfoliation including sodium bicarbonate, pearl powder and bromelain. I love that it's free of parabens, preservatives and those aluminum and plastic beads that harm the environment. The scrub starts out with a pleasant warming sensation, but as you add water and work it into the skin, it turns chilly and invigorating. The skin-softening scrub hydrates as it exfoliates, but does not leave any hint of oil on the skin. It will leave you with baby soft, glowing skin that is perfectly prepped for makeup. Flakes are a thing of the past — foundation goes on so smooth and even.

If you're looking for a gentle exfoliant that works and won't over-dry skin or leave you oily, I suggest you give this one a whirl — it's worth every penny. To see more of my beauty favorites, follow me on Instagram @hannah_savin

I remember noticing Crystal Deodorant on my mom's bathroom counter when I was a kid. Although I'm a natural deodorant fan, I didn't try Crystal until recently for superficial reasons. I didn't understand what everyone loved about rubbing a rock on their armpits; also the packaging absolutely reeked of the '90s.

However, not only has Crystal totally prettied up its packaging, I discovered their deos are available in a variety of formulas. Crystal Mineral Deodorant Roll-on in Chamomile & Green Tea, $4.75, is legit one of the best-smelling deodorants I've ever encountered, not to mention vegan and free of aluminum, parabens and phthalates. More importantly, it feels super light and dry on your pits — nothing like my old fave natural deo with its crumbly, greasy coconut oil base. Try it and you'll be converted. —Katie McCarthy

Cover image via @crystaldeodorant

My skin has plenty of redness, dark circles and dark spots, so personally, I like a foundation that's a true foundation. (Descriptors like "sheer" or "tinted moisturizer" make me nervous in this context.) Some girls like their foundations airy and barely there, and that's great, but I like coverage, ok? So, quite honestly, I didn't have high hopes for something that bills itself as a "skin tint." But, despite the odds, Lancome Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint, $35, has become my go-to. It's amazing! The moisturizing, hyaluronic acid-infused formula is light and it doesn't look makeup-y at all, but it still manages to magically cover everything I want to hide. What's more, it's so easy to apply. I just squirt it into my hands and rub it on with my fingers. I guess this is how the other, perfect-skinned half has been living? Well, I'll take it! — Alyssa Hertzig

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I have the most chapped lips ever. No matter what I do, they're perpetually dry. It's kind of just become a fact of my existence that I've resigned myself to.

One thing that's been helping a lot lately? Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask, $26. Its texture is thick and occlusive, so it really locks in moisture and stays on lips for hours without warranting reapplication (without ever feeling sticky or uncomfortable). It's honestly one of the few things that's been able to keep my lips hydrated, especially as we move into winter.

It comes in several flavors, but I'm especially enamored of the Maple variety — it really does taste just like maple syrup and the bronzey tint adds a gorgeous glow to bare lips. The new Candy Cane variety (special for the holidays) is also quite nice, with its wintry flavor and subtle shimmery pink hue.

It's a bit on the pricey side, sure, but it's worth noting the mini-sized tube I've been generously applying for the past few months is still going strong. And it really is one of the best lip treatments I've ever tried (and I've tried a lot). — Rosie Narasaki

Cover image via @bitebeauty