Once upon a time, Allure ran advice columns by our favorite beauty pros.

I’m in a seasonal slump, and mylight-therapy lampisn’t cutting it.

I’ve read about mood-boosting beauty products.

A person lifts a healing crystal to their forehead

Healing crystal. Woman’s head with a healing crystal on her forehead. This crystal is Crystal quartz.

It’s funny you should ask.

I patted on myessencewith intention; I followed mymoisturizerwith a little massage.

Lo and behold, I felt better!

There are also beauty products that claim to boost one’s mood in and of themselves.

Cosmetic chemistKelly Dobossees no harm, no foul.

“It’s unlikely the use [of crystals in skin care]is harmful,” she says.

But not all mood-boosting skin-care products are so benign.

Products that claim to improve spirits through scent often useessential oils.

More ways to feel better:

Now watch a dermatologist’s entire skin-care routine: