BY HEATHER MUIR MAFFEI
SUNSHINE IN A BOTTLE
Made with 21 organic plant extracts that can help boost mood, this fragrance (featuring notes of orange blossom, white flowers, and vanilla that’s slightly salty) legit puts a long-lasting pep in my step. DedCool Sunlit Blooms, $90; sephora.com
HELPING HAND
Even after lots of handwashing, I feel soothed by this quick-to-absorb lotion. For a fun mini massage, rub the container’s rounded edges into your palms. Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream, $18; sephora.com
A NEW BALL GAME
Meet my go-to weapon against puffiness and redness: this serum with anti-inflammatory arnica! I roll it onto clean skin after a workout or night out for fast results. The Depuffer, $38; dridriss.com
CHEEKY FUN
Take the confusion out of contouring. Swipe the blush- highlighter onto your cheek- bones, apply the darker hue just below, blend, and done! GlowTour Duo, $38 each; dibsbeauty.com
GENTLE SERUM
If retinol stresses you out, try this line-smoothing alternative. Peptides improve tone and tightness, and the beads are made with edelweiss extract to target dullness. Cetaphil Healthy Renew Face Serum, $25; target.com
CLOUDLIKE CONDITIONER
This fluffy foam has the softening, strengthening effects I want from conditioner without leaving my fine hair as flat as a pancake. Biolage Bond Therapy Conditioning Foam, $28; ulta.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; PRODUCT IMAGES COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS