How to Take the Best "Everything Shower" of Your Life

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density ($23)

When you want fuller-looking hair, tag in The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density, a concentrated leave-in formula. It's lightweight, easy to apply, and virtually weightless and mess-free — i.e., pillowcase-friendly. The peptide technology and plant-based extracts target stem cells to improve density and increase blood flow to help hair appear thicker. This is a crucial pre-shower treatment, so be sure to massage it into a clean, dry scalp the night before. And if you're really committed, you can use it daily.

The Skinny Confidential Butter Brush ($79)

The Skinny Confidential Butter Brush helps exfoliate the skin with soft, natural bristles that buff off dead skin cells. Dry brushing can help address rough or uneven skin texture, stimulate blood flow without drying out skin, and some believe it can help promote lymphatic flow. Like the name suggests, this step is meant to be done on dry skin before you get in the shower — and you can use it pretty much anywhere below the neck. Pro tip: Start at your feet and move up toward your heart. While brushes with shorter handles can be helpful for smaller zones, like your collarbone or stomach, a long handle will help you exfoliate hard-to-reach areas, such as your back.

Manta Healthy Hair Brush ($35)

Now is not the time to skip detangling your hair before shampooing — even if you normally do. And if knots aren't a worry for your hair texture, at least treat yourself to a soothing scalp massage before getting started. Luckily, the Manta Healthy Hair Brush can do both. Though we're recommending the brush for your pre-shower routine, you can also use it in the shower to apply your go-to treatment and after your shower to help evenly distribute product.

Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil ($30)

Your everything shower won't feel like a proper everything shower if you have raccoon eyes when it's all over. Use a gentle makeup remover that can target even the fussiest waterproof mascara before getting started. The vegan Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil easily rinses away dirt, oil, and makeup without leaving behind an oily residue. As for whether or not to actually cleanse your skin in or after the shower — that's up to you.

Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Body Wash ($36)

To no one's surprise, a must-have step in an everything shower is to clean your body. Whether you use bar soap, body wash, or a mix of the two depending on your mood, the goal is simple: feel squeaky clean. The Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Body Wash is made to restore moisture while softening and soothing skin. It's just an added bonus that it smells like you're showering under a waterfall in a lush forest.

Osea Undaria Cleansing Body Polish ($48)

We pay so much attention to exfoliating our faces but rarely give much consideration to the power of a body scrub. Because discoloration doesn't just appear on your cheeks or forehead — discoloration can appear everywhere else, including your arms, back, and butt. But don't just buy the grittiest scrub you can find — opt for something that uses the right ingredients, like AHAs and BHAs. The Osea Undaria Cleansing Body Polish specifically uses the former to physically and chemically promote cell turnover. This gel-to-milk scrub can help polish skin, ridding it of dead skin cells and rough or bumpy texture. Even if you prefer to schedule your everything showers on a more infrequent, monthly basis, exfoliating your body from head to toe can be done once or twice a week.

Bumble and bumble Seaweed Whipped Scalp Scrub ($46)

Similar to a body exfoliator, a scalp scrub can be used at least once a week, but what makes it a staple in any everything shower is its power to deep clean your hair at the root. The natural oils on your scalp will inevitably build up, and while a shampoo does clean your hair, it can't always refresh your scalp to the degree in which you're expecting. Instead, you need a powerful treatment in addition to your regular shampoo, like the Bumble and bumble Seaweed Whipped Scalp Scrub. This scalp scrub uses dead sea salt and a trio of seaweeds to promote a healthy scalp while drawing out impurities.

Bondi Boost HG Shampoo ($30)

If you really mean business, you probably own more than one shampoo, based on your unique needs. For example, in the winter you may use a shampoo that's made to combat seasonal dryness and an itchy scalp. If you recently went blonde, you likely keep a bottle of purple shampoo in your bathroom to prevent brassiness. Or perhaps you notice your hair is shedding more than usual, in which case, you can round out your rotation with a shampoo specifically formulated for thinning hair, like the Bondi Boost HG Shampoo. This sulfate-free shampoo uses extracts, such as rosemary and peppermint, to address signs of thinning or fallout. In addition to deeply cleansing your hair, it can also purify the scalp and create a healthier environment for hair to grow.

Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner ($28)

Give your usual conditioner a break and opt for an intense formula during an everything shower. Though the Pattern Beauty Intensive Conditioner is particularly beneficial for low porosity hair and coily textures, it can be just as helpful for anyone struggling with moisture retention. Whether you're an aggressive brusher or hooked on chemically dyeing your hair and heat styling, this thicker conditioner is made to prevent breakage and dryness. Plus, it smells really good because of its star notes: neroli, rose, and patchouli.

Megababe Blade Bar Shaving Bar Enriched with Shea Butter ($8)

Shaving with just soap and water is a disaster in the making for ingrown hairs, but an everything shower is the perfect time to enjoy the process. A hydrating formula, like the Megababe Blade Bar Shaving Bar Enriched with Shea Butter, can inspire a smoother shave that leaves skin feeling hydrated and soft.

Volo Hero Hair Towel ($44)

So, your shower is over — now what? Time to wrap up your routine with a few last steps, including drying your hair. It doesn't matter how you plan to style it later, you want to at least rough-dry with a plush and extremely absorbent towel first. And, no, your bath towel is not a worthy alternative (most of which are too coarse and can cause damaging friction). Instead, invest in one specifically made to delicately dry your hair, like the Volo Hero Towel. Not only does the Hero towel cut dry time in half, but it comes with a strap that keeps it snug and tucked while your hair dries.

The Outset Purifying Blue Clay Mask ($46)

It can be tempting to do most of your skin care before a shower, but why apply your best products before your skin is truly clean? Once you wash and dry your face, carve out time for a treatment post-shower. If you're looking for smoother texture, you might consider taking a few minutes for a wash-off peel. But if you want to target acne or clogged pores, The Outset Purifying Blue Clay Mask should be added to your routine. While some clay masks are notoriously drying, this is a creamy, mineral-rich alternative that uses salicylic acid to help minimize the appearance of pores without drying out skin. After application, wait 10 minutes and then rinse with a warm washcloth.

Patchology FlashPatch™ Rejuvenating Eye Gels ($50)

While your T-zone gets a detox, use the Patchology FlashPatch™ Rejuvenating Eye Gels to further depuff, hydrate, and brighten the undereye. Sure, these are ideal for those days when you're feeling a little sleepy, but they're especially soothing after a long, hot everything shower. In just five minutes, the caffeine and hydrolyzed collagen will deliver moisture to the sensitive area that usually needs it most.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 5% Face & Body Emulsion ($14)

Niacinamide is one of our favorite all-purpose ingredients. Best known for its hydrating and brightening abilities, The Ordinary Niacinamide 5% Face & Body Emulsion exceeds expectations by also helping to smooth dull skin texture. This multifunctional emulsion works for the face and body, evening skin tone from head to toe. Bonus: it's safe to use with most acne treatments — a perfect follow-up to your clay mask. So, where does it fit into your routine? Think of it as a full-body serum, applied before your go-to lotion or oil.

Truly Beauty Vanilla Baby Luxury Body Oil ($38)

Today is the day to give your usual body lotion a rest. After all, you just spent anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour cleaning every nook and cranny of your body — and your skin needs rejuvenation. Body lotions are best for everyday use because they are typically water-based and highly absorbent; oils, on the other hand, are heavier. Because of this, they can take longer to fully penetrate the skin. Thankfully, an everything shower is the antithesis to being in a hurry, so using a body oil like the Truly Beauty Vanilla Baby Luxury Body Oil gives you an excuse to lounge in your robe longer than usual. The deeply hydrating oil can help visibly plump, tighten, and soften skin — top it off with your favorite fragrance for a noticeably delicious-smelling finish.

Kopari Hair & Body Mist ($29)

The whole point of an everything shower is to feel renewed, and there's something particularly satisfying about closing out your routine with the pièce de résistance: a fragrance. Whether it's applying perfume on your pulse points or dousing your entire body with the coastal-inspired Kopari Hair & Body Mists, coating your warm, freshly-washed skin in an unforgettable scent is the only way to finish this beauty marathon.