I don’t know who started the “everything shower” trend on Instagram and TikTok, but I’d like to thank them because they coined a term for something I’ve been trying to describe almost my entire adult life. An “everything shower” is when all your beauty and personal care routines fall on the same day. In other words, you’re overdue for a hair mask, exfoliating, shaving, and washing your hair. An “everything shower” isn’t a quick hop-in-and-hop-out situation. No, it’s about checking off a long list of beauty and personal care tasks before you leave the bathroom.
I wanted to know what products my fellow beauty editors count on to get them through an “everything shower.” After all, beauty editors are experts in this stuff and have access to some of the best products out there. I wanted to know which items made the cut and why. So, I asked, and they delivered. Keep scrolling to see the 19 nonnegotiable products Who What Wear beauty editors use when taking an everything shower.
“I go top to bottom when I shower, so I like to start with skincare. This cleanser has been a long-time favorite of mine. It has white willow bark to exfoliate the skin and break up pore-clogging material and antioxidants to protect the skin from free radical damage. I love how it lathers up to sweep away debris from my skin without stripping moisture.” — Kaitlyn McLintock, associate beauty editor
“Let me tell you a secret: I have a plethora of masks in my arsenal that I never use. It’s just too much of an extra step! But I keep this one in the shower for when I plan on taking an ‘everything shower,’ and it’s so easy to use. The powder activates with water and turns into an exfoliating mask that leaves skin baby soft in under two minutes.” — Katie Berohn, beauty editor
“I love a good face scrub (but only if it’s gentle). I swear they make my skin feel as soft and smooth as a baby’s. Plus, they help brighten hyperpigmentation from sun damage. This one uses round jojoba beads instead of harsh salt or sugar crystals, so it never irritates my skin or causes redness. It’s one of the products I swear by for making my pores look small.” — McLintock
“Before I shampoo, I like to add this pre-wash oil to my scalp and ends, letting it sit for about 30 minutes before washing it out. It uses ashwagandha to promote stronger, healthier-looking hair. I swear it has reduced breakage and fall-out. It’s also made my hair look shinier with time.” — McLintock
“If I want to get the most out of an ‘everything shower,’ I use a clarifying shampoo to remove product buildup, particularly from dry shampoo. This one is my favorite so far. It makes my hair and scalp feel squeaky clean without stripping moisture.” — McLintock
“I have thin hair, so I’m always trying to boost circulation to my scalp. While shampooing, I like to use a scalp massager to do just that. Without applying too much pressure, I lightly move it in circular motions around my scalp. I feel like it even helps break up build-up from dry shampoo and styling products.” — McLintock
“This is one of my absolute favorite hair masks! It smells amazing and leaves my hair incredibly hydrated after leaving it in for just a few minutes. I like to use this on shave day to give it a little longer to sit on my hair (lol). It’s especially great for curlies because it contains so many essential fatty acids, vitamins, and oils that hydrate even the driest of strands.” – Shawna Hudson, associate beauty editor
“I love many hair masks, but this one will always be one of my favorites. It smells so good—like dessert—and leaves my hair incredibly soft. It also brings out my natural wave pattern, which is a major bonus to using it.” — Berohn
“For me, an ‘everything shower’ means exfoliating, and I’ll take exfoliating bars over scrubs any day of the week. They’re so easy to use and leave no mess at all. This one from Necessaire makes my skin feel so soft since it sloughs away dead skin but also has ceramides to replenish the skin barrier. I also like the Soft Services Exfoliating Bar ($28) for a similar outcome!” — Berohn
“This bar smells like citrus, foams up into a silky lather, and smoothes and softens my skin with tiny pieces of biodegradable wood pulp. Plus, niacinamide and rich seed oils and butter benefit my skin in other ways (namely evening my skin tone and providing some much-needed moisture barrier support).” — McLintock
“Recently, I’ve been obsessed with Salt & Stone’s Bergamot and Hinoki Body Wash. It transforms my shower into a spa, filling the space with a floral fragrance that’s uplifting and energizing. After using the product, my skin is also left feeling beyond soft! In addition to being a must-have in my self-care routine, it looks ridiculously chic in my shower.” — Maya Thomas, assistant beauty editor
“I’ve been obsessed with this new body cleanser from Cosmedix since it arrived in the mail! The formula is so luxuriously foamy, silky, and hydrating. It makes my skin feel like butter, even after I wash it off.” — Hudson
“This exfoliating body wash is so good, especially if you’re like me and work out or sweat a lot. The formula’s AHAs and enzymes keep my pores clear and make my skin feel super clean. I used to always use the Beachy Clean scent (which is the blue bottle). It has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, and vanilla. This summer, though, I’m switching it up with the new Juicy Clean scent. It smells fresh and citrusy, and I love it.” — McLintock
“If you have dry skin, this shower oil works like a charm. It might feel a little weird to use a shower oil if you’ve never used one before, but you get used to it quickly and even start to crave it. After using this, my skin feels so soft and silky, yet still clean.” — McLintock
“I’ve tried many razors, but I always go back to this one, which is technically a men’s razor. I think it gives the absolute closest shave, the blades last a long time before starting to go dull, and the strip at the top fades when you need to replace the blades. I’ve been using this for over 10 years, and it’s never let me down.” — Berohn
“I have yet to find a better razor than this one. It doesn’t irritate my legs or underarms and provides a super close shave. I also love the aesthetics of it. This one, called Malibu, gives me Barbie vibes.” — McLintock
“This is the other shaving kit I swear by. Again, it doesn’t irritate the sensitive skin on my legs and underarms, and it makes my skin soft and hair-free. It’s thanks to serum-infused blades that have shea butter and hyaluronic acid.” — McLintock
“Shaving feels like such a chore to me, but shaving cream that smells good and feels luxe makes it a bit easier. I love this super rich one that smells like a floral arrangement in your shower.” — Berohn
“I don’t usually use shaving creams, but I have sensitive skin and get razor burn easily, so I decided it was time to try one out! This one feels really great on the skin when you use it and helps combat the redness, dryness, and reactions I can sometimes have after using a sharp razor. It is a little hard to pump out in the shower, but if you like soft, silky legs after shaving, definitely give it a try for yourself.” — Hudson
