Until the age of Instagram, it was borderline impossible to get a peek inside the medicine cabinets and makeup organizers of celebrities, public figures, or beauty experts, which meant their clearly-working skin care routines were kept a mystery for years. But now, famous actors, influencers and doctors alike routinely post “shelfies” of their favorite beauty products, allowing us a glimpse into their lives without ever having to leave our own house.
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Unfortunately, there’s one downfall to these popular shelfie posts: They’re not always reliable when it comes to showing what people actually use day-to-day. In fact, many of these shelfies seem to be set up solely for the purpose of being aesthetically pleasing rather than showcasing the products that—while they might not have showy packaging—ultimately work better than anything else. So, we asked four of our editors for their unfiltered shelfies, showing off exactly what they keep in their medicine cabinets for easy access every day. And considering they’ve tried every product under the sun, it’s clear that these items are the cream of the crop in order to have gained a coveted spot in their routines.
SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum ( $281)
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover ($30)
Eminence Bright Skin Overnight Correcting Cream ($64)
Hampton Sun Continuous Mist Sunscreen SPF 15 ($32)
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream ($460)
Kérastase Résistance Masque Thérapiste ($59)
BVLGARI Goldea Bath and Shower Gel ($50)
Kate Somerville D-Scar Scar Diminishing Serum ($48)
Rodan + Fields Enhancements Lash Boost ($150)
—Elise Minton Tabin, Executive Beauty Editor
Revision Intellishade Anti-Aging Tinted Moisturizer ($75)
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser ($34)
Tata Harper Boosted Contouring Eye Mask ($125)
Joanna Vargas Exfoliating Mask ($75)
Joanna Vargas Rescue Serum ($150)
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil ($55)
Hope Gillerman Meditation Body Oil ($48)
John Masters Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray With Lavender ($16)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks ($76)
—Liz Ritter, Executive Managing Editor
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser ($18)
Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea ($7)
m-61 PowerSpot Blemish Lotion ($16)
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask ($45)
Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water ($32)
SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum ( $281)
I Dew Care Berry Bubbly Clay Mask ($19)
Innisfree Youth-Enriched Gel Cream With Orchid ($29)
Youth To The People Kale + Spinach Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream ($48)
Pacifica Cactus & Kale Oil-Free Stress Recovery Lotion ($14)
Feel Harmony Rose Petal Facial Mask ($55)
Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb ($20)
Glo Skin Beauty Pumpkin Enzyme Scrub ($36)
—Brittany Burhop Fallon, Senior Editor
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser ($36)
Jo Loves Vetiver Body Spray ($55)
Fresh Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence ($68)
La Prairie Line Interception Power Duo Cream ($360)
Savor Beauty Coconut Jasmine Pre-Cleanse Oil ($32)
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Plus Luminous Veil Face Cream ($35)
Murad Rapid Age Spot Correcting Serum ($75)
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray in Montauk Dunes ($27)
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm ($68)
Olay Regenerist Luminous Overnight Mask ($26)
One Love Organics Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream ($58)
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic ($166)
Tan-Luxe The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops ($49)
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream ($82)
—Julie Ricevuto, Digital Beauty Editor
