12 Products I Didn't Know I Needed Before Becoming a Beauty Editor

After trying the Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase ($85), I'll never be able to go back to cotton iterations. Silk creates a smoother surface for your hair and skin to glide over while you toss and turn during the night, keeping flyaways at bay and preventing wrinkles from forming.

I never expected to become a roller devotee, but the Shiffa Jade Roller ($63) has made a huge difference in not just how I look, but also how I feel. My seasonal allergies make my face puffy and uncomfortable. Each morning when I wake up, I put on a little facial oil and roll this across my visage to relieve the swollen sensation from my forehead and cheeks.

I've tried many facial cleaning tools, but I always come back to the Foreo Luna Mini 2 Compact Facial Cleansing Device ($139). The silicone nubs vibrate and work with my cleanser to create a satisfying lather.

The Aquis Lisse Luxe Desert Rose Hair Turban ($30) is not just a hair towel, but a necessity for anyone with thick hair. My own takes hours to dry, but wrapping it up in an Aquis turban soaks up some of the moisture, which has sped up the drying time significantly.

I've never found a styling tool as quick and easy to use as the T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand ($270). I love how easily you can swap out the different wand widths, and you can buy even more attachments separately. I've been using this system to style my hair for about a year, and I'm never going to use anything else.

Growing up, I knew Marvis Toothpaste as the chic choice every magazine beauty editor talked about. Now, I finally know why. Not only are the tubes gorgeous, but the flavors are fun and refreshing. The Marvis Wonders of the World Toothpaste Set ($22) includes three tropical flavors that leave my mouth as clean-feeling as the most intensely mint toothpastes.

I didn't realize there was such a thing as a great shower cap until I tried the Shhhowercap The Minx Shower Cap ($43). These caps are stylish, and more importantly, extremely secure. The elastic around the ends is tight, preventing a drop of water from entering the cap and ruining your blowout as you shower.

Every night before bed, I pour a few drops of peppermint and lavender essential oil into a diffuser like the Pharma Essential Oil Diffuser ($40), which helps me get plenty of beauty sleep. It also adds moisture to the air so I wake up without a dry patch in sight.

Each time I pack for a trip, I struggle with packing my many toiletries. The Calpak Hardshell Cosmetics Case ($75) is the perfect solution for a beauty lover with wanderlust. The hard case ensures none of your favorite palettes will get crushed, and it fits easily on the handles of your larger suitcase.

I'm still in awe that I can put a sticker on a zit and wake up to a shrunken-down blemish. The Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch ($5) has become essential in my skincare routine and works better than any other spot treatment I've tried. It acts like a magnet for oil, sucking out any gross pus from the blemish and preventing bacteria from entering the area.

The team behind the Bkr Water Bottle ($48) believes that hydration is the most important beauty habit. I've become completely obsessed with the bottles (I have three), and love that the small opening is spill-proof so I can stay hydrated without having water drip down my neck and chin, ruining my foundation.

While I've always felt that a lighted mirror is a makeup lover necessity, I never knew I needed it to do anything but reflect back at me. The Sharper Image Cordless LED Vanity Mirror and Charging Station ($31) has ultra-bright lights, a magnifying attachment, and (most importantly) a USB-port to charge your phone.