THE EDIT

MAD FOR MATTE

Papier Matifiant de Chanel ($35), Chanel, chanel.com Packed inside a chic mirrored case are my don’t-leave-the-housewithout-em blotting papers. They come in a pad of 150 sheets that instantly mattify skin and absorb excess oil—essential for Florida fashionistas. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, senior editor

THE EDIT Beauty Staples

NINE AWESOME PRODUCTS OUR EDITORS CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

By Melissa Puppo

GLOW UP

PowerGlow Peel ($116 for 60 treatments), M-61, bluemercury.com I consider these tiny-but-mighty squares to be my secret weapon. The one-minute, one-step exfoliating peel with glycolic acid, vitamin K, and chamomile keeps my skin glowing and is gentle enough to use daily. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor

PLUMP IT UP

Melted Matte Liquified Lipstick in Cool Girl ($22), Too Faced, toofaced.com I always toss a tube of Cool Girl in my purse no matter the occasion. This no-fail nude looks great on just about everybody and lasts forever. Talk about a win-win! —M.P.

EASY ELEGANCE

Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Sticks ($30), Bobbi Brown, bobbibrowncosmetics.com These eyeshadow sticks embody effortless beauty. Simply swipe on one of the 20 rich shades, smudge with your finger, and away you go. They work great for touch-ups and can take a look from day to night. —Abigail Duffy, web editor

FACE BASE

Unicorn Essence ($54), Farsali, farsali.com No makeup goes on my face until I’ve applied a few drops of Unicorn Essence by Farsali. This water-based serum is packed with hydration and antioxidants. Its non-greasy formula disappears into skin, making it the perfect prep layer for everything from foundation to eyeshadow. —K.D.L.

LIP SERVICE

Baume Essentiel Multi-use Glow Stick ($45), Chanel, chanel.com When you’re constantly on the go, you need a product that can revive your skin with a single stroke. This silky balm is perfect for a quick glowup anywhere, anytime. I have it in multiple shades that can add a bit of color, shimmer, or sculpting, depending on the mood. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief

COVER STORY

Touche Éclat ($38),

Yves Saint Laurent,

yslbeautyus.com Best-known as a high-cover radiant concealer, this tool erases telltale signs of the social season, including under-eye circles. Available in multiple shades to match different skin tones, with engravable packaging, Touche Éclat can also double as an eye shadow base or spot cover-up. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor

ROOT CAUSE

Scalp Serum ($48), Divi, diviofficial.com Packed with clean ingredients such as rosemary leaf extract and tea tree oil, this serum is a game changer in my quest for healthier, thicker hair. —Mary Murray, executive editor

EYE WITNESS

Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint ($28), Ilia, iliabeauty.com I’m obsessed with Ilia’s clean beauty products, and this is by far my favorite. The lightweight tint packs a saturated punch, and the versatile hues are suitable for any event. —M.M.