As a senior fashion editor at Marie Claire, TV correspondent and now E! Style Collective member, Zanna Roberts Rassi is always on the go. But whether she's cuddling with her twins, styling a photo shoot or giving us the latest lowdown on runway trends, she always manages to look fresh and ready for the world—with a red carpet-ready smile and her signature tomboy-chic looks, of course.
As one of the most renowned editors in the industry, the style expert has all the fashion and beauty products you could dream of at her fingertips. So, what exactly does the trendsetter rely on to get her through a jam-packed day? We took a deep dive into Zanna's beauty bag for all her day-to-day essentials. Get an exclusive peek at the products that keep this style savant on her A-game.
Should you want to do a little shopping afterward, we won't judge. These are all editor-approved, after all.
Featuring a blend of plant extracts and oils, this moisturizing cream is like a spa day for your skin. It massages and minimizes the look of dry lines, puffiness or other issues that can arise after hours on a set or running around a city. "It's a hug in a jar for my dry skin," Zanna noted.
2. Benefit They're Real! Mascara
OK, so we all want long, voluminous lashes—but don't forget those babies down below. "Overly chunky bottom lashes are my thing," said Twiggy, err, Zanna.
"Put them on in the morning whilst getting ready and juggling the kids and work emails and calls," Zanna advised. "Nothing has to stop whilst they work their magic." They are efficient, convenient and there's no better secret to red carpet success than a mega-watt smile.
4. Psssst! Instant Dry Shampoo Spray
No water needed, dry shampoo soaks up excess oils for days and adds texture to flat, unwashed tresses. It's pretty much the ultimate hair hack—"a blow-dry in a can."
5. Hair ties
"I don't have time to wash and blow-dry my hair every day, so I need a fun style that will go the distance," Zanna said. "So, Saturday morning (before the girls get up), I wash my hair and braid it wet—into about six-plus pieces (very Medusa). I take it out on Sunday. The mad-crimp waves last me a couple of days."
6. Charlotte Tilbury Iconic Liquid Eye Pencil
Sometimes, eye liner can be a pain. You need a smooth glide with a pigment that blends well and lasts throughout the day. Luckily, this pencil contains crushed pearl powder, which helps to hydrate the skin and creates the perfect surface to draw an impeccable line. "I love a cat-eye," Zanna revealed. "Precision is required."
7. Benefit Hoola Bronzer Powder
No matter your vitamin-D intake, know that you can fake a healthy glow. "I'm a bronze addict," the editor admitted. "Eternally fighting that naturally pale English skin!"
8. Laura Mercier Cavier Stick Eye Colour in Cocoa
You don't need a whole glam squad to achieve a red carpet-worthy eye look. The creamy stick glides perfectly onto lids and blends well. "It's the quickest cut to a smoky dramatic eye," she said. When you're in a time crunch, this stick is your best friend.
9. Baby powder
If dry shampoo is not readily available, turn to the good, old-fashioned baby powder. The same product parents use to prevent diaper rash can be used as a deodorant and cleaning agent. "[Put] baby powder on the roots to disguise roots and dry up oils!" advised the mom of two.
10. Mason Pearson bristle brush
You never know when or where a bad hair day might strike.
11. Stella McCartney Stella fragrance
Featuring rose, amber, and mandarin, this scent is sensual and sophisticated. "It's my signature scent," she said. "I've worn it for 10 years."
12. Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate
The light shade brightens up your face and lifts your natural features, while the darker counterpart defines and sculpts your bone structure. In other words, "CHISEL, baby!"
13. Disposable mascara wand
Put some Vaseline on the wand and scrub dry, chapped lips for instant results, she suggested. Genius!
14. Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation 50 Watts
"I hate feeling like I'm wearing a mask!" Zanna said. "This has a light, easy and even coverage." Plus, this foundation reflects light, giving you that red carpet glow.