Genius Beauty

Our beauty director spends allll her time testing allll the products. These are her current faves for effortlessly looking great.

BY HEATHER MUIR MAFFEI

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HELP FOR BAD HAIR DAYS

Sometimes my hair feels dry; other times, it looks dull. These vitamin-packed ampoules soup up regular conditioner (mix in a quarter-size blob) to customize your hair care. Pantene Boosters, $4 each; walmart.com

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PUFF-FREE POWDER

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STRESSED SKIN SOS

This silky powder nixes nose shine and helps concealer last without caking. And get this: You twist the ring to dispense the proper dose into the well, so there’s no exploding cloud of dust when you open the lid! Trippin Smooth Powder, $29.50; uomabeauty.com

Scientists studied the skin of more than 142,000 jet-setters, then made a 10-minute mask to energize their tired complexions. Trust me when I say this is the next best thing to a facial and worth the splurge. 24/7 Treatment, $110; sohoskin.com

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INSTANT EYE OPENER

Bright, matte, waterproof, and with smudgers, these creamy pencils got me out of my black liner rut. To widen eyes, I rim my waterlines with FTA White, and if I’m feeling bold, I draw tiny wings with Chimpy Blue. Khol Eyeliner in The Brights, $20 each; jilliandempsey.com

Smudge the white pencil over lids and blend for a brightening effect.

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CLEAN SWEEP

Doing my makeup on the go left me with grimy brushes, until these polyester covers entered the chat. After washing bristles, squeeze out water and slide on the covers to keep brushes clean and help retain their shapes. Variety Pack, $13; thebrushguard.com