Dior Glow Maximizer Primer, $42.

Save a few minutes when you've overslept by using this on clean skin to even and brighten -- you can head to work foundation-free. Or mix it with your favorite foundation or BB cream for a full-coverage, flawless glow.

Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base, $37.

Dry, sensitive skin will drink up this katafray bark extract-rich formula, which hydrates the skin, leaving it soothed and moisturized all day. Meanwhile, mauve, pink, light green and white colored corrective pigments work to reduce the appearance of redness and brighten the skin.

YSL Touche Élcat, $41.

You'll never find one of these cult classics in any beauty editorial closet. Why? Because they're inside the editors' desks. Lightly brush it on under eyes, patting into the skin with your finger tips, and watch dark circles vanish.

Benefit Watt's Up, $30.

A fizzy champagne color that's as flattering on porcelain skin tones as it is on dark ones -- plus, it's the perfect size for swiping over cheekbones. The retractable highlighter goes on creamy, while the reverse side holds a tiny sponge blender that lets you adjust the color.

Guerlain Météorites Compact, $56.

A more travel-friendly version of the brand's iconic météorite pearls, the pressed version gives skin the same glow with the added bonus of SPF 35 as well as anti-humidity powder to keep shine at bay.