He may be known for his soft, natural foundation and impeccable eye-shadow palettes, but Mario Dedivanovic of Makeup by Mario has been holding out on us. It’s been five years since he launched his line, and he’s only now bringing a mascara to the people. Turns out it was worth the wait. His new Master Mascara has a conical brush and a carefully calibrated wiper that removes excess goop when you pull the wand out of the tube. The result is a tidy application that resists clumps for full, fluffy lashes—just like a pro. ($28, makeupbymario.com) —Linda Wells

Beauty advice no one needs to hear: Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more for your undereye bags than that $500 cream, and healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Yawn. But investing in a good shampoo that actually cleans and exfoliates the scalp (without harsh chemicals, which can cause irritation and strip away natural oils) seems to have made my hair grow faster, feel softer, and ultimately extend the days between washes. Los Angeles native Lauren Perez’s Moroccan-inspired hair-care line, Anablue, makes what is quite possibly the best shampoo I’ve ever tried. (And trust me, I’ve tried a lot.) Its pink Himalayan salt crystals gently exfoliate the scalp, clearing away buildup without being abrasive, while argan oil coddles my hair—even before conditioning. ($25, anablue.com) —Clara Molot

Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest. You can dangle them from your earlobes, swing them from your neck, or clutch them nervously as you read the news. Chanel showed ones the size of golf balls slung across the body, embellishing shoes, or transformed into evening bags. The house also attaches a string of pearls, along with a gold chain, to a purse spray of Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense, the amber-woody scent. It’s a jaunty way to dress up your fragrance and take it out on the town—which may be wiser than staying home and watching CNN. ($195, chanel.com) —Linda Wells

Do not indulge in Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup if you’re allergic to enthusiasm, dramatic statements, or Hollywood flare. Everyone else, please step right up. Tilbury’s latest collection of lipsticks, Pillow Talk Love Effect, sounds as if it were designed for a Doris Day–Rock Hudson movie. But the shades and formulas are a lot less flamboyant than their names would suggest. There are K.I.S.S.I.N.G. hues in neutral pinkish beige and juicy pink, both tasteful and appealing. The Matte Revolution colors are more intense and stay in place for up to 10 hours. There isn’t a boring bone in Tilbury’s body, and her makeup is vivid proof. ($35, charlottetilbury.com) —Linda Wells

Only the bold have the audacity to improve on a winner. In this case, Christine Nagel is the bold perfumer in question who, as creative director of Hermès Parfums, re-interpreted the classic Terre d’Hermès men’s scent. She strengthened the 2006 brew with bergamot and dark smoky wood, coffee beans, and licorice. But the real focus is on lava rock and the earthy, flinty power it conveys. “I wanted to express a different facet of the earth: the raging heat of an underground fire rising forcefully to the surface,” she says, boldly. The resulting blend, Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense, has an air of mystery and vigor. Consider it a very sophisticated hot sauce. ($160 for a 3.38 oz. bottle, hermes.com) —Linda Wells

Few products have rocked the skin-care establishment quite like Augustinus Bader’s Rich Cream. Will the brand’s new sunscreen eclipse it? Dermatologists can dream! The Mineral Sunscreen S.P.F. 50 protects against UVA and UVB rays while using Bader’s proprietary (and mysterious) Trigger Factor Complex, or TFC8, to enhance cellular renewal. Micro-algae and cottonseed extracts protect the skin’s barrier, while antioxidant-rich raspberry-seed oil adds moisture. But for us, what elevates the Mineral Sunscreen above its many competitors is its silky, lightweight texture. It’s a pleasure to apply and a world apart from the thick, sticky mineral formulas of yesteryear. (Sorry, Badger and Blue Lizard. We know you tried.) Consider one for the vanity, another for the car, a third for the office—why stop there? Your skin will thank you. ($140, augustinusbader.com) —Ashley Baker