BY HEATHER MUIR MAFFEI
GREAT AWAKENER
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown created nine pinky-peach hues to brighten dark circles. It’s a pencil, yes. It’s also super creamy, so it doesn’t tug! Dab it under eyes, in corners, and on spots for an even complexion without much makeup. The Neutralizer Pencil, $25; jonesroadbeauty.com
SPOT STOPPER
Are brown spots stressing you out? Saaame. Swipe this handy stick on your face before your (strong) SPF. Arbutin helps fade existing marks while ferulic acid helps ward off future ones. I use it on my hands too. Superbright 15% Vitamin C Serum Stick, $38; livetinted.com
WONDER WASH
Getting ready for bed has never felt so fun! Place a square in your palm, run it under water for two seconds, and massage the lather into skin for the ideal dose of makeup-removing face wash. I never travel without ’em. Cleansing Melts + Vitamin C, $10 for 32; olay.com
SMART MOUTH
The shine of a gloss makes me swoon, but the stickiness is ick. With nine oils, this tinted formula looks juicy and doesn’t trap my hair like glue. Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil, $26; sephora.com
FLYAWAY FIXER
Meet my new secret weapon for sleek ponytails and buns. This waxy stick holds back my wild baby hairs without looking greasy or feeling crunchy—or dirtying my hands. Nexxus Slick Stick, $16; target.com
GOLDEN TICKET
Wear this shimmery liquid alone or under makeup for a J.Lo glow. Use a shot-glass-size amount if you’re relying on it for sun protection. CabanaGlow SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops, $35; us.nakedsundays.com
About Heather
With more than 17 years in the beauty biz, the busy mom of two (hi, Bean and Georgie!) has tried almost every serum, balm, and potion out there. She’s always down to chat about facial hair.
PROP STYLING BY MARINA BEVILACQUA; ILLUSTRATION BY BABETH LAFON; CABANAGLOW SMEAR: BRIAN HENN; PRODUCT IMAGES COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS