I thought this would be my absolute favorite. IGK is a little more expensive, and their packaging is to die for. All of their products get amazing reviews, so I thought if I finally splurged on this dry shampoo, all my hair woes would magically end.

Noooope.

This dry shampoo was probably one of the worst I’ve ever tried. I don’t know if I was using it incorrectly, but it just didn’t seem to do anything. It didn’t soak up any oil, it didn’t give me any volume. I also didn’t really love the scent. So, I was left with hair that was still greasy, still flat, and smelled bad. Not exactly what I was going for.

f this wasn’t the first dry shampoo you ever tried, what kind of elite are you?!? (I’m sure you’re reading this on an iPhone 11 Pro Max *eye roll*) This is a classic in my book, and it’s what fueled my initial obsession with dry shampoo. With that, it also showed me that dry shampoo can be so much better. It definitely soaks up the oils of my hair, but it leaves a film that doesn’t actually make it feel clean. When I ran my fingers through my hair, I could feel the dry shampoo — yuck.

In a pinch (and on a budget), I don’t think you can go wrong with this dry shampoo, but there are definitely better ones out there.

Kristin Ess might as well be another editor in our office. We’re obsessed with basically everything she comes out with. From scalp scrubs to hair accessories to hair tools (her 1 in. curling iron gives such great curls!), there aren’t many of her products that I haven’t loved. Her dry shampoo is a little cheaper than some of the other options on the market, so I figured it could be a good alternative to my favorites when I don’t want to drop the extra cash.

This dry shampoo is fine, but the best part is definitely the classic Kristin Ess scent. I’d buy it again for that alone.

This is the #1 dry shampoo of the Everygirl office, so I knew I had to try it when I first started working here. (What can I say, I like to fit in.) This one definitely made my hair feel clean, and it has much less of a white cast than others (which is why I can see our dark-haired editors preferring it!). The only reason I didn’t totally fall head over heels for this dry shampoo is the feeling it leaves in my hair and how dry it made my scalp. While I feel like this wicks up a lot of the oil and sweat in my hair (making it perfect for after the gym), it left my roots feeling itchy and dry after using it too often.

I’ll definitely keep this in my arsenal for when I need some serious oil-control, but otherwise, it’s not my favorite.

I wanted to try this forever because I’m obsessed with pretty much everything I’ve tried from Briogeo. (Also, their founder is amazing!) This dry shampoo is a little different from all the others on this list because it’s a powder instead of a spray.

I thought this had a lot of good hold — I would definitely use this on a night out or if I was trying to give myself lots of volume. This dry shampoo, without a doubt, gave my hair the biggest look of all (a ~lewk~ if you will). However, I didn’t notice my hair feeling quite as clean as it did with my beloved #1 choice.

The moment I tried this felt like true love. I bought a mini at Anthropologie when my hair was looking particularly disgusting (I swear I love myself), and I was in awe at how clean my hair looked and felt. I’ve been purchasing this dry shampoo for about two years now, and I honestly get annoyed with myself every time I deviate from what I know to be good and true.

This foundation is the true form of a satin/natural finish. It gives a flawless coverage without getting cakey or looking dry on parched, winter skin.

This is the easiest way to hack a natural finish if you have oily skin. While it might be a little drying for someone on the other end of the spectrum, it provides a skin-like finish for those who are trying to keep oils at bay.

If you're looking for something with a satin/matte finish that won't dry out your skin (AKA perfect for the fall and winter), this is a great option to try!

If you want a matte, pore-free look, this is the powder for you. It blurs the skin like nothing else I've ever tried without leaving you looking cakey or feeling heavy on the skin. You can also dust it lightly across the face just to set your foundation in place.

This powder does the job of pricier formulas for less than half the price. Use this to mattify dewy foundations or set your makeup for the day.

If you want to keep your natural, radiant-finish on the skin, these cream blushes do the trick. They never look heavy or cakey the way a powder might, and they blend into the cheeks like nothing. The shades are all super wearable too, so you really can't go wrong with any of them!

Burt's Bees blushes are one of the best formulas at the drugstore, and the shades are perfect for a natural blush look.

A cream eyeshadow is a great way to get super high intensity, and these eye pigments seriously do the trick. Swipe one of these across the lid, and you're good for the entire day (or night!).

These eyeshadows are no joke when it comes to pigment and shine. To get the look of an eye gloss without all the mess and creasing, add one of these to your lids. The shimmers are so reflective that it makes your lids look wet!

For the gal on the go, these Nudestix pencils are a lifesaver. Both the satin and matte versions make a simple smokey eye when smudged across the lid and lower lash line.

If Daisy Buchanan lived in 2019, she would own every shade of these glitter eyeshadows. They're the sophisticated way to wear glitter on the eyes. Not to mention, they last forever — holiday parties, here I come.

These glitters are suspended in a paste that glides evenly over the lids or inner corner of the eyes without getting everywhere like a loose glitter would. Glitter tech in 2019 is everything.

This could basically be called a matte smokey eye for beginners. The shades blend together easily, and the colors are perfect for daytime looks at work to sexy smokey eyes for date night.

Just looking at this palette makes me want to create a smokey eye. Kim K really brought out all the stops with cool browns, navy, black, and grey, all in one palette. Her formula is easy to blend too, making it perfect to create grungey looks.

This eyeliner is amazing for smudging along the lash line because it already comes with a smudge tool on the other end. It's also creamy when you first apply it, but it dries down and stays all day. I own it in black and brown, and it's become my favorite eyeliner.

There are dozens of shades within this line, from gorgeous reds to nudes for every skin tone. Opt for one shade darker than your skin tone to get the true '90s brown lip.

The Lip Bar has amazing lip products in all shades. "Cocoa Cooler" and "Chocolate Spritzer" are great nudes for medium to dark skin tones!

If you want the brown lip look without going for a heavy lip color, you can't go wrong with this nude shade of an already cult-classic lip balm.

These lip liners are so creamy that they double as a full lip color. Swipe it across the lip line and fill in to create a complete look. You can add a gloss to make it 2019, or blot your lips with a tissue to keep the look matte all day long.

Oil cleansing is arguably one of the most important — albeit misunderstood — steps in a complete routine. This long-time Neutrogena staple melts down from a slippery oil into a milky cleanser as it dissolves every last bit of your daily makeup, SPF, sweat, and grime.

The perfect follow-up to your oil cleanse, this rose-water-infused hydrating formula lifts away the residue left behind from your first wash without stripping the skin of all its natural oils — all while ensuring not a stitch of makeup is left behind.

In order to adequately moisturize your skin, you need to incorporate products whose nourishing ingredients feature different molecular weights and viscosities — which is why a hydrating liquid toner is extremely important! This formula is 99 percent alcohol-free and glycerin-based, meaning it acts more as a moisturizer rather than an astringent.

Finding a drugstore brightening serum that was anywhere reasonably priced used to be damn near impossible, but with the emergence of K-Beauty onto our drugstore shelves, we thankfully can achieve a healthier and more youthful glow without forking over a ton of cash. This particular product is gentle enough to be used in the morning and evening. 

Having a moisturizer that is effective enough to keep your skin hydrated overnight, as well as function under makeup the next day is key when keeping the purse strings tight on a skincare budget. Thankfully, this fuss-free light lotion from Simple can accomplish just that.

Now that you’ve layered on your various potions, it's time to ensure that they stay sealed in place to work their magic while you rest. This Burt’s Bees Night Cream is all-natural, probiotic infused, and delivers deep moisture while not being too tacky or thick. 

Upon waking, you can repeat all the aforementioned products in the same order (skipping the night cream, obviously) but be sure to add the most critical one of them all: SPF. Daily sun protection is the #1 rule in all of skincare, and this light gel formula by Neutrogena is so refreshing and easy to wear under makeup that you won’t feel like sunscreen is such a chore anymore.

I fell in love with these lip glosses a few months back, and I'm so happy to have one in a deeper shade. Since it's on the dark side, I would typically put a lip liner under it to make the staying power even longer and to hold it in place. For a gloss, this has so much pigment, and it lasts for quite a long time — I wore this for about five or six hours before I felt like I needed to reapply. It also wears off so gracefully; it doesn't take away all the moisture of your lips, and it definitely doesn't settle in any lines. Love, love, love.

Since childhood, I’ve always sort of been scared of lipstick. While all other girls I knew would be leaning over their moms’ dressers admiring them put on their rouge, 5-year-old me would be freaking out about how you could possibly take all that color off to go back to your natural look (overthinking has been my forte since a young age). BUT, as I’ve grown up a bit, I’ve realized that darker shades aren’t the only ways to add a bit of a pop to your face to help it come alive. I’d still say I’m working on becoming more comfortable putting on shades of lipstick that deviate from my natural tone, which is why I feel that this shade is a perfect everyday color for fall! It’s subtle enough to wear during the day, while still being pigmented enough to build up to wear at night. It’s formula is creamy and moisturizing with a good amount of sheen, and although it might fade a little bit over the course of several hours, the moisture still stays locked in. I can definitely see myself reaching for this color throughout the season!

As I applied this lip color, Beth and I were laughing because it was almost identical to the color of my lips — which it does not look like in the tube. BUT this is a perfect, your-lips-but-better color for fall. I'm not a super big lipstick girl, but this was super comfortable and stayed on all day. When I saw my mom later in the day while wearing this, the first thing she asked me was what lipstick I was wearing. 10/10 from me.

My new favorite fall lip is actually one that is pretty subtle, but I love it because it's my perfect nude; which used to be challenging to find. It's called Foxy Brown by Mented. I also love this lip color because it's matte but moisturizing, and stays in place even after coffee. Not to mention, I can apply it without a mirror on the go without fear it will dry down uneven. Since going nude can sometimes make my skin tone look flat, I like to add a blush (I'm wearing the Lip Bar's Fresh Glow in Bubble Bath) to my cheeks to make me look alive. One more pro-tip for darker skin ladies that may have darkness around their lips and chins like me is to apply a little concealer around the mouth to even out that area. It's a small step that makes a big difference for me.

It is very rare that you'll see me with a lip color on — if ANYTHING, I like a casual pink gloss that almost exactly matches my skin (can you say "daredevil"?). I've always thought a bold, deep lip during the colder months is PAINFULLY chic — but have also always feared that I just ~ don't have the face for it ~. Office makeup guru Beth helped me pick out this shade — and while you may not see me rocking it on a casual Tuesday, I think it's a perfect way to amp up my cocktail attire for the upcoming holiday season.

I’m obsessed with all things Kylie Cosmetics, especially her velvet liquid lipstick formula. I usually love to just wear a pink-nude color (her Bare shade is my go-to), but I love this darker orangey nude for fall! It’s super long-wearing and comfortable, and not drying like some of the matte formulas can be.

I have yet to find a lipstick that stays on my mouth all day, but these pencils come real close. I generally prefer a pencil to a traditional bullet lipstick — pencils are drier and thus get me a few more hours (no melting in sight). The NARS Velvet Matte version is my favorite — it genuinely looks like velvet once applied and has a super rich pigment so you get a true bold lip and not just a whisper of color. The pigment fades throughout the day, but in a gentle way, so you end up with kind of a sexy stain after a few hours. I am deeply influenced by product names and this color is called "Cruella" so I, of course, bought it sight unseen from Sephora's website and boy did it not disappoint. 11/10 would recommend.