I’m often asked what products I use so I decided to share my must-haves – stuff I use every day that has stood the test of time, and that I cannot imagine my existence without!

#10 Aveeno Spray-On Sunscreen SPF 70 – $10.99 at Drugstore.com
Frequency: occasionally
Sunblock and I are not friends. I avoid using it as much as possible and will cover up in hats and long sleeves instead if I must. Why? Because most sunblocks make my skin feel like it can’t breathe and all I can think of is rushing home and washing it all off! I find spray-ons more tolerable because you don’t need to slather on a thick layer – in fact, they give very light coverage that’s supposed to be just as effective. For my face, I spray some product into my hand and quickly rub on my cheeks, nose and forehead. This doesn’t mean I like it and want to wear it all day, every day, but I can definitely do flea market or the beach. :)

#9 Garnier hair dye in Bright Auburn Blonde (shade 764)- $7-8 at drugstores
Frequency: once a month
This is it, my signature bright red shade! A dye to die for! My routine: apply on clean, conditioner-free hair and leave in for at least 40 minutes. Skip shampoo right after dying and rinse until the water runs almost clear to keep some dye in to settle over the next two days. I re-dye my hair every two months with one root touch-up in between.

#8 Seche Vite Fast Dry top coat – $7.99 at Sally Beauty
Frequency: weekly
Used by professionals, this top coat dries nail polish quicker than any other I know, gives great shine and makes your manicure stay chip-free longer. I use this all the time and cannot recommend this product enough!

#7 Lush Sugar Babe sugar scrub – 4.95 at Lush
Frequency: once a week
Face & body exfoliation is a weekly routine for me and this scrub smells and feels great! I recommend using a scrub no more than 1-2 times a week – over-exfoliation can irritate your skin.

#6 Philosophy Ice Cream, You Scream shampoo trio – $30 at Sephora
Frequency: every 2-3 days
My sister just gave me this for my birthday, and I love it! The set includes 3 flavors – Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel and Butterscotch and can be used as shampoo, bubble bath or body wash. I do think that this works best as shampoo – it doesn’t lather enough for a body wash. Did I mention it smells delicious?!

#5 TRESemme Color Protection conditioner – $3.49-5 at drugstores and beauty supply stores
Frequency: every 2-3 days
If you dye your hair, you should be using a conditioner for colored hair to help it stay vibrant longer. I find that most conditioners do an equally decent job so it all comes down to fragrance for me – after all, your hair will smell like whatever you put on it last!

#4 Wet Ones Extra Gentle wipes for sensitive skin – $3.29 at drugstores
Frequency: daily
Not too dry, not too wet – just perfect for removing heavy makeup and dirt off your skin. Wet Ones, I love you so!

#3 Jergens Shea Butter lotion – $3.99 at drugstores
Frequency: daily
Not too thick, not too greasy but with amazing healing properties, this lotion is my must-have throughout the year. I only ever stop using it for when it gets really hot and my skin produces enough oils on its own. I like that it’s incredibly versatile – can be used as face, hand or body lotion – and has a faint, pleasant smell.

#2 Yardley bar soap – $4-5 for a 3-pack at drugstores
Frequency: twice a day
This is the soap I wash my face with every day – and have been for the past 10 years. I’m constantly trying to cheat on it by bringing in other competitors, but keep coming back to it. I prefer it over some of the most expensive soaps because it has just the right balance to remove oils and not dry out my skin. I just discovered they made a rose flavor too – and ordered it immediately! P.S. There is also the liquid variety but I don’t like it as much and I wouldn’t wash my face with it.

#1 Eos lip balm – $3.49 at Walgreens
Frequency: 718634762 times a day!!!
If you know me, you know how obsessed I am with keeping my lips chap-free – and, by extension, lip balm. That’s right, if I forget my lipbalm, I will turn around and get it. My recent infatuation is the Eos spheres – in addition to fun packaging, it’s easy to apply and comes in 3 marvelous flavors – Sweet Mint, Summer Fruit and Honeysuckle Honeydue (my favorite)! Keep in mind that this lip balm is good for the summer; if you need something more robust during the winter months, I recommend CocoCare.

Deerlings: what are the products you can’t live without?