Michelle Eubank is the digital sales manager at WXXV and ChartLocal, wife to Preston and mom to a wild and wonderful 2-year-old boy — with a baby girl on the way. Her days are full of monster trucks, dinosaurs and digital strategy, and she makes time to serve on the boards of Jenna Robinson Charities and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, she’s learned to keep her routine simple and has found a few go-to products that help her feel human in the mornings.
THE GOAT OF DRY SHAMPOOS
Say what you want about how often hair should be washed — I’m in it for maximum distance. I’ve tried every product and trick in the book (yes, even the baby powder and cocoa powder combo with a makeup brush), and nothing beats Living Proof Dry Shampoo. It’s the GOAT. For best results, spray it on at night and toss your hair up in a silk scrunchie. Trust me.
THE CLEANSER THAT’S EVEN GOT MY HUSBAND HOOKED
Pretty sure I found Botanic Tree Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Face Cleanser through an influencer during peak COVID, when I was really leaning into simplifying (and actually sticking to) a skincare routine, and I haven’t stopped using it since. It’s on auto-ship from Amazon, and even my husband’s hooked now. I love using it after a gentle cleanser to make sure every bit of the day’s grime is gone.
AFFORDABLE, EFFECTIVE HYDRATION HELPER
I’ve tried a few brands — there’s a lot out there — but Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid checks all the boxes: clean, affordable, and it actually works. My skin leans dry on a good day, and this pregnancy? Let’s just say this baby is stealing every last drop of moisture I’ve got. Hydration has become a full-time job, and this definitely has helped me keep up.
THE SUNSCREEN I ALWAYS GO BACK TO
If you’re not already obsessed with daily sunscreen, you should be; your dermatologist will practically give you a gold star. EltaMD Sunscreen is my go-to: it’s moisturizing without being greasy, layers perfectly under makeup and just does the job. I’ve tried plenty of others, but I always find my way back to this one.
TRUST ME — YOU SHOULD SWITCH TO THIS TOOTH POWDER
If there’s one product I insist you try, it’s Just Ingredients Remineralizing Tooth Powder. I’ll spare you the full story, but let’s just say it had been a minute since I’d been to the dentist; I was fully bracing for bad news. I’d been following the founder of this brand (her story is super interesting) and decided to try this before my appointment. My dentist was shocked at how good my teeth looked. I’m not saying it’ll fix a cavity, but it’s definitely worth the experiment.
PORE PADS THAT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE
The Medicube Zero Pore Pad has gone viral for a reason. It’s affordable, it works, and it totally lives up to the hype. Two thumbs up, five stars — no notes.