7 Beauty Products a Luxury Handbag Editor Actually Loved in 2017

As someone who spends her days surrounded by the finest leather goods, I’m equally obsessed with what goes on my skin. After a year of experimenting with launches and cult favorites alike, I narrowed down the products that genuinely earned a lasting place in my routine. If you’re looking to streamline your beauty cabinet without sacrificing results, these are the finds that earned a permanent place in my routine.

The Mascara That Survives Anything

Isehan Kiss Me Heroine Make Super Waterproof Mascara – $11.

This Japanese mascara was my most game-changing discovery of the year. It resists smudging better than many luxury formulas I’ve tried, yet it comes in at a much lower price point. Depending on the Amazon seller, shipping can take up to a month, but the wait is justified. I’m confident this would hold up through a swim.

A Serum That Delivers Real Results

The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum – $14. 80 via The Ordinary

I added several of The Ordinary’s no-frills serums to my routine, but this one stood out. Marketed as an anti-aging product, it visibly firms and brightens my skin while evening out tone. Even though I’m not yet dealing with wrinkles, I notice a significant hydration boost—especially welcome during cold months.

The CC Cream Worth Stocking Up On

Even if you are not focused on wrinkles yet, it works well when skin needs an extra boost, especially in drier weather.

I discovered this product when a makeup artist used it for a wedding. My skin tends to do best with moisturizing formulas that still offer coverage, and this one strikes that balance well. My dry skin usually limits me to light-coverage, moisturizing formulas, but this one offers substantial coverage with a nourishing, soft finish. It is the kind of product that feels practical enough for everyday wear but polished enough to make skin look especially finished. I liked it so much that I purchased two backups during a Sephora coupon event.

A Hair Mask Worth the Splurge

Christophe Robin Regenerating Hair Mask – $71 via Sephora

This mask is undeniably a splurge, and its scent may not appeal to everyone. But for my dry, damaged, fine hair, it’s the most effective consumer hair product I’ve ever used. It helps hair feel fuller and more hydrated without weighing it down, and it leaves strands looking shinier and healthier even after heat styling. My hair looks shiny and healthy even after heat styling, and a very small amount goes a long way.

The Shower Oil That Finally Won Me Over

I avoided this cult favorite for a long time because I assumed a shower oil would be slippery and impractical.

I avoided this cult-favorite body wash for years due to a fear of slipping in the shower. Then I read the fine print: it dispenses as an oil but transforms into a foam on contact with water. It cleanses gently, leaves skin feeling supple, and adds a more indulgent touch to a daily routine. The scent is lovely and feels especially indulgent during dry winter months.

The Dry Shampoo That Actually Cleans

Drybar Lush Detox Dry Shampoo – $23 via Sephora

I’ll be upfront: this dry shampoo has an unpleasant, overly powdery scent, and it leaves a white cast if you don’t brush it out carefully. Despite those drawbacks, it’s the only dry shampoo I’ve ever used that genuinely makes my hair look cleaner after application. It refreshes roots in a way that makes hair look genuinely cleaner, not merely masked.

A Highlighter Stick for Everyday Wear

FENTY Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skin Stick in ‘Starstruck’ – $25 via Sephora

FENTY Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skin Stick in ‘Starstruck’ – $25 via Sephora This one is excellent. The shade reads subtle rather than flashy, blends smoothly, and applies neatly thanks to the stick format. I wear it daily.

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