On the verge of letting yourself go? Can’t be bothered to research which products actually work? I’ve got you covered. I know my stuff, and by that I mean I get to work with a team of people who know their stuff. We spend an exorbitant amount of time discovering, vetting, and recommending only the best beauty products for our customers. We’ve spent hours, months, and sometimes even years testing products to solidify the VIOLET CODE stamp as the industry's trusted seal of approval. The road to gorgeous is paved with a VIOLET CODE-approved cosmetic wardrobe. It is expensive, but worth it.

So welcome to part one of my Guide To Gorgeous. Out of the 1,350 hero products we've approved, here are the 10 things you need—that you may not know that you need; the top-10 that’ll make you feel like you’ve got it together by Friday.