Clever items that make every day better

LIZ JONES DAYTIME FACE KIT This palette takes the guesswork out of getting ready, thanks to universally flattering cream blush, concealer, two shadows, brown liner, mascara, lip gloss, and a giant mirror— all in one place. TO BUY: $85; lizjones cosmetics.com.

OLAY WHIPS LUMINOUS This cream-to-liquid moisturizer feels as airy as a cloud while it infuses skin with serious hydrators and brighteners. Bonus: It leaves skin matte (no greasy T-zone come noon). TO BUY: $29; at drugstores.

LIP SMACKER KISS THERAPY BALMS If Dr. Pepper–flav vored Lip Smacker was s always in your bac ackpack, you’ll love thhe brand’s grown-up e editions, which have cococonut and jojoba oils fo for flake-free, supple lipps. TO BUY: $3 each; at Walmart.

FRESH LOTUS YOUTH PRESERVE RESCUE MASK A five-minute facial for tired, dull skin, this exfoliating mask brightens (with red algae) and smooths (with lotus seeds). Slick onto damp skin, multitask for a bit, then rinse. TO BUY: $62; fresh.com.

TPSY BE GONE MAKEUP ERASER A long-lasting lipstick is great…until you try to remove it and it won’t budge. Enter this wont marker, which helps b kreak down stubborn for u mulas and acts as a magic eraser to clean up lip and eye mistakes. TO BUY: $20; atNordstrom.

RITUALS THE RITUAL OF AYURVEDA FOAMING SHOWER GEL Yes, its scent of Indian rose and sweet almond oil transforms a shower into a spa. But it’s the gel’s ability to double as a frothy shaving cream that has us stockpiling it. TO BUY: $15; rituals.com.

FUNCTION OF BEAUTY SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER Imagine a dating site for your hair—take a quiz to personalize the formulas based on your hair goals. They’re mailed to your doorwith your name on the bottles! l TO BUY: $36 for 8-oz. set; function nofbeauty.com.