A $4 washcloth is my ultimate beauty tool. Yes, I'm serious. If you want to look instantly better without makeup, try this: Soak a washcloth, pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds and lay it on your face for a minute or two. It creates a quick flush, it wakes you up as well as a cup of coffee, and makes your face look as good as wearing foundation.

It doesn't matter what kind of washcloth you use as long as it's soft. Just make sure you let it dry completely and wash it regularly to keep nasty bacteria away. Not only does the washcloth trick make my skin feel great, I've also seen some long-term benefits. My pores are cleaner from the steam, and my skin drinks up my Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer, leaving my face dewy and healthy-looking.

If you're not a washcloth person, try this trick next time you're traveling. Hotels have washcloths galore, and you don't have to wash them yourself. Simply turn the hot water up all the way or heat up some water in the coffee pot. Now your business trip is a spa vacation.