Our Editor's spill their best beauty and wellness secrets straight from the shelves of your local health food store.

I bid farewell to dry skin the day I discovered Weleda’s Sea Buckthorn Body Oil two years ago. For maximum absorption, I use it right after the shower, while the pores are still wide open. Its slightly golden tint does wonders to one’s legs, leaving them radiant and summer-ready. Weleda's Sea Buckthorn Body Oil, $26.00, www.weleda.com —Anya Georgijevic

Rumour has it it’s good for your heart, immune system, and metabolism, but I love coconut oil because it adds bold flavour to everything from rice to stir-fries. Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, from $11.99, www.nutiva.com —Kelsey Dundon

I’ve recently become obsessed with The Simply Bar, which is a super high protein energy bar that is low in calories, vegan, gluten free, low GI, blah, blah, blah. Those things are important, of course, but I just love that it is tasty and really fills me up! The Simply Bar, $2.49 to $2.99 from Urban Fare, Whole Foods, Planet Organic, and more. www.thesimplybar.com —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

I drink "green water" with a teaspoon of mint flavoured liquid chlorophyll (the stuff used in photosynthesis) which has a plethora of health benefits which range from healing tissue, to aiding anemia to curing bad breath! It can also be used as a natural mouthwash. —Sarah Bancroft

My children are always bringing home colds. To fend off sniffles, I load up on Sisu vitamin C. $25.89 at Noah's Natural Foods, www.sisu.com —Athena Tsavliris

I like to have a bag of superfoods on hand should I have the urge to snack on vitamin-filled veggies. Rhythm Kale Chips are crispy creations in flavours including kool ranch and mango habanero. There are no regrets after eating these chips. Rhythm Kale Chips, $6.99, www.rhythmsuperfoods.com —Jaelyn Molyneux

I first bought Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap out of curiosity after watching the film about him on Netflix, and I have to admit that I kind of love the soap, especially the fact that it lathers beautifully despite being sulphate-free. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, $6.99, www.drbonner.com —Christine Laroche

Because beauty doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny, we’re spilling the deets on our best-loved drugstore products. Trust us: They are as affordable as they are awesome.

Classic Clip
The Goody ‘Jenna’ barrette, a favourite among beauty editors, has walked countless runways, from Prada and Alexander McQueen last fall to Marc by Marc Jacobs and Ports 1961 (shown) this season. For good reason, of course: this little metal clip makes for the simplest, sleekest pony ever, long or short. $3.99/4 at London Drugs, www.londondrugs.com —Anya Georgijevic, Vancouver beauty editor

Quick Dry
Basecoat is the unsung hero of the home manicure. This one from Revlon dries in a flash, makes my polish last twice as long, and is free of icky things like formaldehyde. Now if only I could figure out how to do my right hand.  $7.99 at London Drugs, www.londondrugs.com — Kelsey Dundon, Vancouver lifestyle editor

Perfect Polish
I won’t lie that I am attracted to the packaging and cheeky language from Soap & Glory products, but the real reason I love this body polish is that it truly is a great scrub. Best used on areas post-wax (to avoid ingrown hairs) and all over before applying fake tan. $18 at Shoppers Drug Mart, www.shoppersdrugmart.ca  —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg, Vancouver fashion editor

Line it up
I do love a good cat eye but creating this look can be rather frustrating. The super fine  applicator on Rimmel's Glam'Eyes Professional Liquid Liner makes it easy to achieve a precise line without too much fuss. Meow!  $5.99 at London Drugs, www.londondrugs.com —Kelsey Mulyk, managing editor

Coffee makes the world go round. Well, it does for a certain beauty editor with three cups a day and counting.

The joy of a caffeine buzz aside, my espresso habits have left my formerly pearly whites looking more like muddy whites. Well, thank heavens for electro-ionic technology! Wait, what? Rewind. Meet Tanda Pearl, the newest at-home teeth whitening tray system that uses gentle micro-currents to generate an electro-ionic reaction when combined with a whitening gel. Sounds scary, but the emphasis is on “micro” since one can’t really feel these tiny pulses.

Five days and, um, fifteen espressos later, these pearly whites are back in the game. —Anya Georgijevic

$195 at The Bay, 2nd Floor, 674 Granville St., Vancouver, 604-681-6211, www.thebay.com

If our winter wonderland has left your skin feeling a bit parched, there is no need to worry: you might just need a little oil tune-up.

Adding a bit of oil to your skin routine for the duration of the winter season will help to restore your skin’s lustre without adding unnecessary shine. Just a couple of drops is all you need.

Ren’s sweet-smelling Rose O¹² Moisture Defence Serum improves skin elasticity and provides a velvety base for your moisturizer. Rosehip seed oil contains essential fatty acids that help to repair skin. Bonus: it leaves your skin smelling like a fresh bouquet of roses — irresistible. $87 Kiss and Makeup, H5 - 925 Main St., West Vancouver, 604-922-6292, www.kissandmakeup.ca

This new Biodynamic Herbal Recovery Oil by Eminence contains age-defying clary sage, an ingredient that is also known for its calming properties in case you also need a little aromatherapy. It can be used on its own for those with really dry complexions, or mixed with your daily moisturizer for just a dab. $38 at Spa Boutique, 3630 W. Fourth Ave., Vancouver, 604-734-7114, www.spaboutique.ca

If you are looking for a little nighttime treat, look no further than Dermalogica’s Overnight Repair Serum. This new addition to their Age Smart line combines peptides with Argan oil to restore the skin’s lustre and works against those pesky fine lines. Use under your moisturizer only at night, and you’ll wake up with fresher looking skin. It literally smells like sleep: dreamy and warm. $88 at BeautyMark, 1268 Pacific Ave., Vancouver, 604-642-2294, www.beautymark.ca —Anya Georgijevic

Once in a while a product comes along that poses existential questions, like “what good are my hands for?”

Okay, let’s rewind. For almost three decades, twice a day, I’ve been using my hands to wash my face. They scrubbed and cleaned proudly, not knowing one day they would to be replaced. Then it came: the Clarisonic Mia, a shapely little micro-massaging brush with the ability to cleanse six times better than our good old hands. With skin so clean now, using one’s hands seems almost… barbaric.

Sorry old friends. — Anya Georgijevic

$119 at Spa Boutique, 3630 W. Fourth Ave., Vancouver, 604-734-7114, www.spaboutique.ca

This time of year means a diet of canapés and cocktails, a wardrobe of stilettos and stockings, and an agenda of late nights and early mornings. My survival guide:  

No-Fail Nails
Who has an hour for a manicure? My Revlon nail buffer lives in my purse and comes out on cab rides. It gives natural nails a glowing luster, and even works to refresh an existing polish job with high shine.  Revlon Crazy Shine, $5.99 at London Drugs.

Waterline Wake-up
A make-up artist introduced me to the nude-coloured “Baby eyes” Paula Dorf eyeliner for the lower waterline of your eyes to make them pop for photos. It’s the easiest pick-me-up ever. $23 at BeautyMark, 1268 Pacific Ave., Vancouver, 604-642-2294, www.beautymark.ca

Instant Eye Lift
I am suspect of anything that claims to “lift and tighten” in a world ruled by the laws of gravity, but the firming eye treatments at Spruce worked in less than 5 minutes, and though done with a machine, were totally painless. Broad Band Light Therapy, from $139, Spruce Body Lab, 1128 Richards St., Vancouver, 604-683-3220, www.sprucebodylab.com

Raccoon Eye Eraser
Running out the door before my mascara has set is just a fact of life for me. These cotton swabs filled with eye-make-up remover are handy for fixing smudges or toning down a liquid liner mishap without starting all over again. Almay Oil-Free Eye Make-up remover swabs, $5.99 at London Drugs.

Quick Cleanup
Finally home, the last thing I want to do is pull out a plethora of cleansers. These bamboo cloths remove even waterproof mascara with essential oils and vitamins. Juicy Bamboo facial cleansing cloths, $22 at Kiss and Make-up, H5 - 925 Main St., West Vancouver, 604-922-6292, www.kissandmakeupstore.com

—Sarah Bancroft

We may have put our bronzers away until next summer, but there is no reason not to play up our inner goddess during the holiday season.

Perhaps a little hair sparkle? Whether we’re going for a pretty chignon, a chic ponytail, a big blowout, or simply short and sweet, Tarina Tarantino’s Sparklicity Gold Shimmer Dust guarantees we’ll have the most brilliant mane. This microcrystalline shimmer dust comes in silver, gold, and bronze, all packaged in an irresistible vintage style perfume bottle. Just a little pouf, and we’re ready to twinkle away. —Anya Georgijevic

$51 at Sephora, www.sephora.com

Changing hairstyles is our prerogative but all that straightening, colouring and constant styling certainly takes a toll on our locks.

The deep-conditioning Flower of Tahiti Organic Hair Masque is the perfect way to revitalize dull and damaged hair. Made from Monoi Oil, a combination of coconut oil and Gardenia flowers (a long-time hair remedy from Tahiti), this tiny container packs a punch with aloe vera juice, pro vitamin B5, Vitamin E oil and wheat protein. Combine that with its deliciously beachy smell, reminiscent of a tropical getaway, and conditioning your hair has suddenly become a mini-vacation. I chose the 30 minute leave-in option (it can be used as a daily or leave-in conditioner) and found my normally wavy, "mind of its own" hair surprisingly soft, shiny and (finally) frizz-free.

Hair today, repaired tomorrow. —Kelsey Mulyk

$22 at BeautyMark, 1268 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, 604-642-2294, www.beautymark.ca

While we can never get enough of beauty products, there is something really satisfying about de-cluttering our makeup bag.

And that’s exactly what Canadian-made Boxx Cosmetics offers: an ingenious solution to purge and simplify. Two modular designs, “boxx” ($59) and “milli box” ($12), let us mix and match all our favourite creams and powders in one convenient package. In my “milli box”: the smoothing Cream Corrector ($26) and the mango butter formulated Lipshine in Braith ($23) for daytime; for nighttime, the velvety fuchsia red Lipcolor in Aki ($24.50), that also doubles as a cheek colour.

So, that tiny clutch I had in mind for all the holiday galas? No worries, everything will fit. —Anya Georgijevic

At Beautymark, 1268 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver, 604-642-2294, www.beautymark.ca

Sunny months have left us with some unwanted freckles, and it’s possible to turn back the clock and correct the damage.

Kerstin Florian’s ‘Correcting’ line is set to do just that, infused with the almighty vitamin C, which provides antioxidant protection and boosts collagen production. Correcting Serum C+ Infusion ($89) helps fade those excess freckles, while the peptides in the Correcting Brightening Eye Crème ($69) are key to looking fresh. Follow it up with a Correcting Rescue Crème ($69), ideal for cold winter days. Or for a quick perk up, indulge in a 90-minute age-correcting facial ($219) at the Willow Stream Spa. —Anya Georgijevic

Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, 604-695-5300, www.fairmont.com/pacificrim

Learn more about Kerstin Florian in our Q+A with Vice President Charlene Florian on our Editors’ Diary.