I keep a bottle of Lancome Absolue L'Extrait Ultimate Beautifying Lotion, $140, on my desk. The sculptural bottle is gorgeous, and a few spritzes make my skin look instantly dewy and more alive. It's made with rosewater from the Lancome rose (their own, ultra-potent variety), as well as moisturizing ingredients. While it's designed to be used first -- to prep your skin for other skin care -- I mist it all day long. Now, if only it came in an airplane-friendly size.

There's a dry texture spray revolution happening right now. These hybrid dry shampoo plus beach sprays give you the benefits of both products (oil absorption and tousled waves) in one handy can. Redken Wind Blown 05 Dry Finishing Spray, $18, is my new favorite -- they had me at "wind blown." Oh, and the gardenia scent is better than many perfumes.