This chic skin care and makeup line was named after Josephine Baker, one of the most successful African-American performers in French history. (She was also a spy in WWII and an activist. NBD!) "This organic skin care and mineral makeup company has made a name by developing effective, clean formulas and creating rich pigmented colors," says Wright. From richly pigmented liquid lipstick, $34, to super-precise liquid eyeliner, $26, channeling your inner French girl has never been easier.
No makeup bag is complete without a mirror, and Glamcor's go above and beyond. Wright describes this line as "chic, portable mirrors that make your selfies 'lit' every time." She's a particular fan of the Riki Skinny Mirror, $195, which comes with a case and barely weighs a thing, so it's easy to stash in your carry-on.
Sometimes simple is best, and that's exactly what this Ayurvedic skin care line (which was inspired by founder Aditi M. Gaur's trip to the Himalayas) delivers. Wright notes that the plant-derived ingredients used in products like a turmeric and apricot face mask, $14.99, and avocado oil moisturizer, $9.99, are truly effective.
One of the downsides of gel manicures is that your hands are exposed to UV light. Enter these handy gloves, $24. Wright explains that the fingerless gloves use UV 50+ protective compression fabric along with hydrating aloe vera microcapsules to protect your hands from premature aging during gel manis. Plus, a portion of the sales go to the Skin Cancer Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Foundation — and the gloves come in fun colors and patterns.
You no longer have to be afraid of at-home waxing, especially when it comes to getting rid of hair on smaller areas. These kits for ears, toes, lips and brows, $7 to $12, "are a perfect travel companion and work on the go to avoid embarrassing situations in between salon appointments," says Wright.
