The 8 Beauty Products Kerry Washington Can't Live Without

Kerry Washington absolutely loves beauty products. So much so that the actress carries two makeup bags. But that doesn’t mean she has a complicated routine. In fact, Washington whole-heartedly believes that the experience should be stress-free. That’s why, for her latest collaboration with Neutrogena, the brand ambassador and creative consultant has created two easy-to-use palettes. But for Washington, beauty isn’t just about makeup, it’s about what makes up “who we are” (a lesson the mom of two is actively passing on to her children). Scroll through for the everyday items — and little luxuries — she relies on.

“I’ve been playing with the colors for a long time, and I’m really proud of them because you have just what you need,” says the Neutrogena brand ambassador, who has also launched an eyeshadow palette. 

Buy It! Neutrogena Essential Cheek Palette by Kerry Washington, $9.99; ulta.com

“I got it as a gift once and was like, ‘That smells really good.'”

Buy It! Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle, $65; nordstrom.com

“I’m obsessed. I don’t like to travel without them.”

Buy It! Tweezerman Classic Slant Tweezer, $23; sephora.com

“I have one with my initials on it [in this Pearl Grey shade] for the products I use regularly.”

Buy It! Cuyana Pebbled Leather Travel Case Set, $110; cuyana.com

“This one has hyaluronic acid, which is magic! It’s superhydrating for the skin.”

Buy It! Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask, $2.99; walgreens.com

“It’s better for my skin and for my hair,” says Washington, who always tucks the pillowcase — and its packaging, in her suitcase when she travels “because it reminds me not to leave the pillowcase behind at the hotel.”

Buy It! Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase, $79; sephora.com

“When I am working long hours, sometimes I have a little green tea to keep the pep in my step.”

Buy It! Yogi Green Tea Energy, $4.99; amazon.com