Suave Professionals Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner ($2.69)

For less than $3 each, this volumizing shampoo & conditioner is a steal. I can’t say it’s the best shampoo & conditioner I’ve used but it has a great smell and doesn’t weigh down my fine hair. Also? It costs less than a grande soy latte with one Splenda!

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Line Smoothing Exfoliator ($27)

I like to use face exfoliators in the shower as they are easier to rinse clean. (At the sink, I never seem to rinse away all the little granules around my hairline.) This Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Exfoliator contains micro-fine beads to polish skin and leave it looking fresh and new. I’ve been using it once a week in the shower to revitalize my skin.

Korres Materia Herba Toning Cleansing Foam ($27)

Typically, I stay away from foam cleansers as I prefer creamier formulas for my normal to dry skin, but this Materia Herba Toning Cleansing Foam from Korres is anything but drying. The all-natural ingredients are formulated to break up oil and bacteria while sloughing off dead skin cells, leaving skin soothed and hydrated.

Pureology SuperSmooth Shampoo & Conditioner

This shampoo & conditioner from Pureology is designed to smooth and strengthen chemically processed hair. Formerly the SuperStraight System, this line includes reformulated favorites plus new products to help smooth unmanageable hair. I like how it has a slight masculine scent—a nice departure from the typical shampoo scent.

Molton Brown Purify Ambrusca Body Wash & Polish ($32)

The Purify Ambrusca Body Wash & Polish contains particles that aggressively exfoliate skin while cleansing with a rich lather and leaving behind its delightful scent. With winter upon us (I woke up to snow this morning!) this is the perfect scrub to polish dull skin and get the blood flowing!

I’m consistently impressed with Dr. Brandt’s innovative formulas (and sleek but serious packaging!) and promise of professional results, so when I saw the new Pores No More cleaner, I was instantly intrigued.

According to Sephora’s site, the cleaner “helps loosen blackheads by absorbing dirt and excess oil.” It appears to utilize a unique mix of ingredients rather than relying solely on abrasive particles, which is a welcome change from the physical exfoliants I often gravitate toward.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner is available from Sephora for $45.

Shu Uemura has collaborated with renowned manga artist and beauty expert Moyoco Anno to create the playful new packaging on the shu uemura cleansing oils.

For a limited time, the bottles will display Moyoco’s “Tokyo Kamon Girls” and traditional Japanese family crest themes.

Available in this collection are all my favorite shu uemura cleansing oils in the same formulas:

• Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O
• Brightening Cleansing Oil
• High Performance Cleansing Oil Fresh
• High Performance Cleansing Oil Enriched
• High Performance Cleansing Oil Classic

The shu uemura Moyoco Anno Cleansing Oil Bottles are available for a limited time online at shu-uemurausa.com.

As a frequent traveler, my biggest worry is not about packing the wrong outfits for business meetings or a new climate, forgetting my wallet or missing my flight to due my propensity for being late (all of which happen to me regularly).

My biggest worry is leaving my beloved stash of beauty products behind while fitting everything I need into 3 oz containers and a teeny ziplock bag. Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare has answered my prayers with their Overnight Travel Kit, a travel-friendly kit with everything I need while on the road in airline-size containers.

The mini-traveler cosmetic case zips open flat and the mesh interior makes it easy to clean. There is even a tiny loop to hang it over a hook in the bathroom.
Inside you’ll find: Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml (Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth cleanser has been a Makeup Bag favorite for years leaving my skin squeaky clean and moisturized), Instant Boost Skin Tonic 50ml, Skin Repair Moisturiser 15ml, Daily Eye Repair 5ml, Brightening Treatment Mask 15ml, Orange Flower Botanical Body Wash 30ml, Nourishing Botanical Body Cream 30ml and 1 pure muslin cloth.

Now I can board my flight knowing I have everything I need for my skin tucked safely in my carry-on.

The Liz Earle Overnight Travel Kit is available online at LizEarle.com.