Popsugar Beauty Skin Care Useful Beauty Products Our Editors Rely on These 10 Workhorse Beauty Products, and You'll See Why 11 May 2019 by India Yaffe Image Source: Amazon As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. For us, as much as we're suckers for pretty packageing, our beauty products have to actually work for us, otherwise, what's the point? For every gorgeous #shelfie we see on Instagram, there are the products working double duty behind the scenes, and they're the ones we want to spotlight today. We couldn't imagine living without them, and we know our beauty routines would never be the same. Our editors rounded up the products they always return to. Without fail, these 10 picks have stood the test of time, and we love them for it. From multipurpose balms to classic cleansers and medicine-cabinet staples, these editor-approved picks deserve their moment in the sun. Related: 20 Beauty Products That Have Multiple Uses, Because We're Busy Aquaphor Image Source: amazon.com "Ever since I was a kid, Aquaphor ($13) has been a part of my beauty routine. My mom uses it as her body moisturiser, and she has the softest skin ever. I slather it on my legs whenever I wear a skirt or dress because it gives skin the prettiest gleam. I'll never be without it." — India Yaffe, editorial assistant, Shop Aquaphor $13 from amazon.com Buy Now Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Image Source: amazon.com "I love Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser ($19 for two) both as a gentle cleanser for my face and body since I have pretty sensitive skin." — Lauren Hendrickson, head of Shop and Affiliate Growth Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser $19 from amazon.com Buy Now Weleda Skin Food Image Source: amazon.com "Here are just a few things I have used this magic Weleda Skin Food ($10) for: sunburn, dry cuticles, burns, razor bumps, keratosis pilaris, a jellyfish sting, and a weird rash on my face that I never truly understood. It's really thick and oily, it takes a while to sink in, and it has quite a strong herbal smell that not everyone will love, but it truly does work wonders to soothe, moisturise, and protect skin. I don't go anywhere without a tube and always have a spare on standby." — Gemma Cartwright, senior editor, POPSUGAR UK Weleda Skin Food $10 from amazon.com Buy Now Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com "This Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant ($24) has a permanent place on my nightstand, and it truly works. I slather it on before bed and wake up with the most hydrated lips." — Tori Crowther, assistant editor, POPSUGAR UK Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant $24 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant Image Source: amazon.com "I'm constantly combating chapped lips, and a few years ago when I had my wisdom teeth taken out and the sides of my lips were raw and cracked from the surgery, my oral surgeon recommended using Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant ($6) to regain hydration and heal them. It was life-changing. 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After I exercise, I use them to wipe myself down, and they've done wonders for preventing body breakouts." — IY Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Blemish Clearing Facial Wipes $10 from amazon.com Buy Now Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo Image Source: amazon.com "It's a classic for a reason. If I'm ever battling dandruff, I reach for this Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo ($13, originally $17) because it actually works." — IY Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo $13 from amazon.com Buy Now Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic Solution Image Source: amazon.com "Another beauty secret from my mother: anytime I've got a cut or abrasion, I swab it with Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic Solution ($6). It's also a lifesaver for after I've had my eyebrows done; just one swipe and some of the redness goes down immediately. 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