While I'm totally here for the matte lipstick trend, my lips aren't always. So the go-to I stash in my purse is this silky formula from Almay. The sheer, buttery lipstick moisturizes my lips without skimping on the pigment factor.
Speaking of pigment, it's easy to find your most flattering shade. There's a berry, a pink, a nude and a red specially designed for three different skin tones (light, light/medium and medium). And indeed, the Red/Light color is the perfect punch of crimson for my lips. — Mary Squillace
Even though I have a dozen concealers in my makeup stash, I reach for this one almost every morning. It rolls on easily with a nice cooling sensation, the coverage is just enough, it never gets cakey or creased, and it has plenty of brightening light-reflective particles for instant glowy gratification. While it's on the sheerer side, I've used it to successfully cover a breakout in a pinch. A tube also seems to last forever — I probably should've tossed mine months ago (oops). — Dawn Davis
It's no secret that glowy skin is kind of a huge trend right now and it's safe to say I'm 100 percent obsessed. From ethereal makeup looks to an eye-catching dewy highlight, I always strive to emerge from my bathroom as a glowing goddess. One of my favorite products? This drugstore multitasker. The palette combines three shades that mimic a blush, bronzer and illuminator powder, to give skin a natural-looking glow (that is universally flattering on all skin types).
The best part? You can skip your blush (or even you bronzer), as the glow powder also provides a nice warm flush to the complexion. If you're like me and want to glow from space, apply the highlighter to the cheekbones, bridge of your nose and even on the center of the eye for some eye-popping action. — Jessica Amaris
I'm a sucker for balmy lip color — I love that slick feeling against my lips. These tiny tubes of lip paint fit perfectly in my purse, and the felt tip applicator makes it supereasy to apply on the go. The product, which comes in eight gorgeous, universally flattering colors, goes on smooth and creamy while offering major pigment and staying power. My lips stay smooth, hydrated and intensely colored all day long. — Hannah Savin
Getting my eyebrows just right always felt like a challenge until superskinny brow pencils came along. The ultrafine tip lets you draw precise, hair-like strokes exactly where you want them. The problem? You tear through the pencil so fast, which is especially heartbreaking when you drop close to $30 on the product. Enter L'Oreal's Brow Stylist Definer, a retractable, slim brow pencil that's every bit as good as the high-end brands, for one-third of the price. The formula goes on smoothly without any tugging. It's neither too waxy nor too creamy — and it blends like a dream. And dare I say, it lasts even longer than some of the other brands. — Jill Provost
