11 Beauty Essentials PS Editors Always Pick Up at CVS

Nivea Creme ($1)

This thick, moisturizing cream can be used all over your hands, face, and body. A little bit goes a very long way in treating dry, rough skin and protecting against cracks and irritation. We also love how travel-friendly it is.

Wet N Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner ($4)

Create the sharpest cat eye of your life with the Wet N Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner. The liquid liner has a tapered, fine tip that allows you to draw on a wing with expert precision. The pigment dries quickly, keeping it from smudging, and lasts all day long without fading. Read our editor's Wet N Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner review for more.

Editor Quote: "The applicator, a flexible spongy brush, is easy to maneuver as I glide it across my skin. The harder you press, the thicker the line becomes, so you have a lot of control over the intensity of your look. The formula itself is smooth and matte. Its raven-black shade makes my blue eyes pop. All it takes is one coat to get a pleasing obsidian-dark effect." — Macy Cate Williams, former shopping director

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash ($10)

We'll put it plainly: the Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash is just really, really good. The simple formula gently cleanses skin while simultaneously providing it with lots of moisture. After you get out of the shower, you'll instantly notice how silky-smooth your skin feels.

NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue ($10)

Faking the look of laminated brows is easy with NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue. Simply brush the hair in your brows up with the tiny built-in spoolie, then comb them down. It'll lock in your desired look without making your brows feel stiff or leaving behind any white residue as some brow gels do. Read our editor's NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue review for more.

Editor Quote: "The first time I tried it, I knew within five seconds that I was going to like it. The product comes out a little 'tacky' and not watery, which made it easy to shape my brows and lift them into the perfect position. With other gels, I find they're typically more on the watery side, meaning I have to apply and then wait for them to get tacky before shaping. The NYX Brow Glue eliminates that extra step, which is great for anyone looking to shave off a few extra minutes of their beauty routine." — Renee Rodriguez, beauty staff writer and social producer

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder ($11)

A good setting powder is a must — especially in the heat, on a long day, or if you're wearing a mask. This pressed powder gives your makeup a matte, poreless finish, almost as if you're walking around with a filter on your face 24/7.

NYX Makeup Duck Plump Plumping Lip Gloss ($13)

Plumping lip products are all the rage, and one of our editor favorites went viral on TikTok — for good reason. This vegan formula comes in 11 shades, and each has a high pigment payoff. You can wear it in place of your favorite lipstick or on top of it — whichever you prefer.

L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara ($14)

Behold, the L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara — the holy grail of drugstore mascaras. It lengthens, it thickens, and it's waterproof, so you can wear it in the summer, to the pool, at a wedding — the possibilities are endless. The brush grabs each individual eyelash, coating it in product and lifting it up. Read our editor's L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara review for more.

Editor Quote: "I was only able to apply one coat at a time because the product is so fast-drying, and I wanted to avoid clumps. But thanks to the full brush, a little does go a long way. The mascara fluid isn't sticky or messy, so applying it is a very neat process, which is super helpful when you're in a hurry." — Victor Verdugo, former associate social media editor

Thayers Witch Hazel Rose Alcohol-Free Toner ($14)

Thayers is known for its witch hazel toners, providing options for every skin type and concern. We love the rose petal formula for balancing the skin and ensuring all traces of makeup are gone. Apply some to a cotton pad (bonus points if it's the reusable kind) and swipe over your skin, or simply spray it onto your face after cleansing and before your serums.

Batiste Dry Shampoo ($15)

To preserve your blowout, rescue your hair after a sweaty workout, or just give your style a quick refresh, you need a bottle of Batiste's Dry Shampoo. It targets grease, oil, and dirt at your roots to leave hair feeling and looking clean. The original scent smells of citrus, rose, and musk.

Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Blush ($18)

This cream blush stick is super travel friendly and can easily be blended into your skin with your fingers. It's hydrating but not sticky and gives your cheeks a natural-looking wash of color. It comes in three beautiful shades. Read our editor's Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Blush review for more.

Editor Quote: "What I really enjoy about the Pixi On-the-Glow Blush Stick is that you can wear it on top of makeup or on bare skin. It's also super buildable, so you can really create a blush-centric look if you add two to three layers or go for a subtle swipe of color if you stick to one application." — Valeriya Chupinina, contributor

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment ($19)

Whether you're looking to fight early signs of aging, banish breakouts, fade dark spots, or boost the radiance of your complexion, this Differin Adapalene Gel will do the trick. The product is simple and straightforward, but it really works. Read our editor's Differin Acne Treatment review for more.

Editor Quote: "The Differin Adapalene Gel is very different from the prescription topical I was given. It's much gentler, for starters. While I still went through an adjustment period as my skin got used to the powerful vitamin A derivative — which usually causes some purging, dryness, flakiness, or slight redness — it was much more tolerable for me. The gel texture is very lightweight, and a little bit (about a pea size) is easily blended onto my entire face." — Jessica Harrington, beauty section lead

Balim Tezel (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.