11 Products from the $45 Shape Beauty Lab Box Our Editors Can't Live Without

"The OLIKA Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) is a clean and sustainable mist that knocks out 99.9 percent of germs and looks cute while doing it. I got my hands on the ergonomic, refillable bottle — about the size of an egg — after months of putting up with the random no-brand sanitizer we'd picked up at the beginning of the pandemic. That stuff was a goopy, slides-off-your-hand gel that smelled like the doctor's office. Something you put up with because it's necessary, like swallowing a vitamin. But this spray is actually nice to use. The light, even mist comes in scents like fresh mint, cucumber, or lavender. And while the formula is plenty effective (it contains 65 percent ethyl alcohol to effectively eliminate germs) it also has glycerin and aloe, two top skin hydrators. Plus it's vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. I spray it often and generously." —Kate Sandoval Box, beauty director

"I received a tube of Kate Somerville's ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) a couple of years ago, and I'm officially hooked. It's a physical and chemical exfoliator, meaning it has little silica beads that scrub your skin and also AHA lactic acid, BHA salicylic acid, and papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin enzymes that all chemically exfoliate your skin to break up and dislodge any gunk hanging out in there. It's a deep green color and smells like...cinnamon? You scrub it on for about 30 seconds, leave it for two minutes, and then rinse off. It leaves your skin a little flushed for a few minutes, but trust, it's worth it. After the initial redness subsides, it leaves my skin glowing like it's the golden hour all the damn time." —Lauren Mazzo, senior editor

"Scalp scrubs feel like an extra and like something you don't actually need in your routine. But trust me when I say adding a scalp scrub changed the game for my hair. Now, I can stretch as long as possible between wash days — partially because it's best for my hair types and partially because I'm lazy. Using an exfoliating scrub before I shampoo ensures that all the buildup product/dry shampoo/sweat residue/dead skin cells are off my roots. The BosleyMD Rejuvenating Scalp Scrub (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) has sugar as the exfoliator, plus charcoal to absorb excess oil. And keeps my scalp and hair feeling clean on day one…as well as on day five." —Shannon M. Bauer, beauty editor (Related: How Often Should You Wash Your Hair, Really?)

"I've never been a big washcloth user (who wants to do more laundry?), but this Daily Concepts Daily Facial Micro Scrubber (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) made me a believer. The reusable package (which acts like a cute shower caddy) comes with two separate tools: an exfoliating fabric hand sleeve to get all the crevices of your face (perfect for ridding my eyes of gunky mascara from last night's adventures) and a soy-based sponge with an exfoliating side and a gentler side when your skin needs a rest. Both tools feel so luxurious. I couldn't believe how little cleanser I needed to use with the sponge to lather over my face, neck, and collarbone." —Marietta Alessi, social media director

"I've been an avid user of Biotrue contact solution for years, so when I discovered their lens-friendly Hydration Boost Eye Drops (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) I jumped at the chance to try them. Days full of screen time have left my eyes feeling dry and irritated by the afternoon, so I needed a solution (no pun intended). Unlike other drops I've tried, these don't burn and keep my eyes feeling hydrated throughout the day, rather than a just quick moisture fix. As an added bonus, Biotrue offers a recycling program for the small plastic bottles that would otherwise go to a landfill. Sold!" —Riley Dunbar, audience retention manager

"Hand cream for me is a must-have — in my purse, next to the soap in my bathroom, and on my nightstand. But I have some requirements: It has to leave my hands feeling soft and moisturized, but not slick or greasy. I also want it to have a good texture while it rubs in, yet it needs to sink in quickly. (Bonus points for a nice, not-too-sweet scent!) The Éminence Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) checks all these boxes. It contains antioxidant-rich mangosteen as well as lactic acid to gently exfoliate so your skin looks better the longer you use it. The small, squeeze-tube packaging makes it easy to carry it with you all the time." —Bauer

"Collagen has been a staple in my morning routine for years. (I've fully hopped on Jenn Aniston's bandwagon.) youtheory (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) has a great line of collagen supplements with added nutrients that support concerns like skin or joint health. Their digestive support (probiotics and triphala), anti-inflammatory turmeric, and beauty powder will be on my supplement rotation this winter." —Mercey Livingston, digital editor (Related: Why It's Never Too Early to Start Protecting the Collagen In Your Skin)

"Having acne is bad enough. Why do so many spot treatments feel like actual torture? Here to save the day: the Face Reality Sulfur Spot Treatment (Buy It, $45, magazines.com). After a single use, the product was able to flatten the acne on my chin. It also feels very gentle to the touch, and while there's a slight drying that occurs from using it, it's a far cry from other drugstore brands that have left my sensitive skin with more redness after application than before. I also love how easy it is to blend into my skin to without any residue left behind, so I feel fine hopping on a Zoom right after application." —Alessi

"This time of year wreaks havoc on my skin, thanks to the changing temps and end-of-year hustle. But as a bit of a skin care snob, not just any product makes the cut. Enter: the Loum Be Calm Cleansing Balm (Buy It, $45, magazines.com). Calm isn't just a buzzword here — the balm actually relieved my stressed-out skin, reducing dryness and irritation. Did I mention that the brand is also clean and cruelty-free? It's safe to say this balm has earned a permanent spot on my skin care shelf." —Dunbar

"I'm not sure if I have an abnormal amount of wispies, or my hair is so fine that ponytails and buns inevitably come loose with any type of exertion, but I've always had difficulty keeping hair out of my face while working out. What's more, I've also had issues keeping head wraps and tape firmly at the crown of my head. The BelleSPORT Twist Headwrap (Buy It, $45, magazines.com) truly stepped up to combat both of these challenges. It has a snug fit that doesn't feel too tight, and most importantly, it keeps my hair (and eye-stinging sweat droplets) entirely out of my face for my entire spin, running, or lifting sesh." —Julia Sullivan, staff editor and writer

"There's a moment every afternoon, just before I'm about to click 'Join' on one. more. zoom, when I am confronted with my face staring back at me. And pretty much every time I think these two words: shiny and dull. But there is an antidote to this complexion concern and it takes all of three seconds to use. I twist open a jar of SeneGence Translucent Loose Powder in Silver Rose (Buy It, $45, magazines.com), tap a face brush into it, and sweep the slightly shimmery and rosy powder across my cheeks. The talc-free formula cancels the shine while adding the touch of color and glow that makes me look alive again." —Sandoval Box