Micellar waters are a big beauty trend, but for some reason I wasn't convinced. They're not quite a toner, not quite a cleanser, and I certainly don't need another step in my routine. Then, I came across the Yes to Cucumbers Micellar, $3.99, which is a calming, refreshing, cucumber-infused delight. (It's more like a summer cocktail than a face wash.) I've been using it as a pre-cleanse to remove my makeup, and my skin has never looked so refreshed.

I tend to gravitate towards dark, moody fragrances, but now and then, circumstances call for something lighter. (Not to mention that my husband would prefer if I didn't smell like a fireplace all the time.) Vera Wang Princess of Hearts, $60, is that perfect-for-date-night (Valentine's Day, anyone?) bright, sweet perfume. It's a sheer floral, but also has notes of strawberry, watermelon and vanilla -- just like dessert.

If, like me, you're a cream blush devotee, then Cle de Peau Beaute Cream Blush, $60, is going to be your new favorite. The payoff is sheer but not too sheer, the color lasts all day, and the shades are seriously stunning.

I may be skeptical about micellars for face, but give me one for hair, and I instantly want to lather up. DevaCurl Buildup Buster Micellar Water Cleansing Serum, $28, is the first of its kind. It's designed to wash away product buildup like a clarifying shampoo, but it doesn't strip hair of moisture. Instead, it deposits a small amount of hydrating oils to leave hair soft and curls springy.

There are facial peels that leave skin red and angry, and then there are the kind that leave it feeling baby soft and freshly moisturized in one step. The Body Shop Drops of Youth Liquid Peel, $25, is the latter type of peel. You apply it to dry skin, massage it in, and loose bits of skin roll away. It sounds disgusting, but it's seriously gratifying.