These are the makeup products I actually use and carry with meâwhether Iâm in a rush, heading to work, or need a quick glow-up. Nothing overcomplicated, just trusted essentials that work well for dry or tired skin and hold up during the day. From bud...
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âď¸ Travel Minis for on-the-go touch-ups
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â° Busy Mornings when I have 5 minutes max
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đ Weekend Glam when I want to glow a little extra
âď¸ Travel Minis for on-the-go touch-ups
Lightweight, compact, multi-use products that are perfect for your handbag, work tote, or carry-on.
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đ Mini Lip Balm with Tint â Burtâs Bees Tinted Lip Balm A smooth, tinted balm that nourishes deeply with natural shea and beeswaxâplus a gorgeous hint of color. It balances care and polish in one swipe, making it ideal for everyday wear.
Burt's BeesÂŽ Tinted Lip Balm
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đ§˝ Real Techniques Mini Miracle Complexion Sponge Small but powerful. I use this mini sponge for quick concealer blending, around the nose and eyes, or to touch up creased makeup on the go. Itâs travel-sized, super soft, and does exactly what a full-...
Real Techniques Mini Miracle Complexion 4s
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đ§ Mini Face Mist â Caudalie Grape Water or Mario Badescu Aloe, Cucumber & Green Tea : đż Caudalie Grape Water Hydrating Face Mist A lightweight spritz made from 100% organic grape water â soothing, fragranceless, and safe for sensitive skin. I k...
Mini Mist Collection - Mario Badescu
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đ§ź Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm (or Stick) A balm-to-oil cleanser that melts away makeup, SPF, and grime in one stepâwithout drying out your skin. I use it as my first cleanse every evening, and it rinses away clean, gentle, and nourishin...
Take The Day Off⢠Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips
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đŞ Mini Mirror Compact (with brush or puff) A travel must-haveâthis compact folds up with a built-in mirror and includes a soft puff or mini brush. Itâs perfect for quick touch-ups anywhereâwhether you're fixing lipstick, taming flyâaways, or checkin...
Pink Compact Folding Travel Mirror with Brushes
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Nudestix Gel Color LipâŻ+âŻCheek Balm A luxe, skin-loving stick that can be used on cheeks and lips for a radiant, cushiony finish. Includes a brush-end for easy blendingâideal for quick touch-ups.
Nudestix Blush Stick
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âď¸ LaâŻRocheâPosay Anthelios Stick SPFâŻ50+ This solid SPF stick is a handbag stapleâperfect for quick, mess-free top-ups throughout the day. It glides gently across sensitive areas like the nose, ears, and eye zone without stinging and leaves a non-gr...
Anthelios SPF 50+ Stick 9g
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 đ Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream (Travel Size) This glycerin-rich travel-sized tube is a lifesaver for dry, rough handsâideal to keep in your bag, desk drawer, or toolkit. I apply a pea-sized amount throughout the day, and it keeps my hands...
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream 15ml
â° Busy Mornings when I have 5 minutes max
These are my "less than 5 minutes and Iâm out the door" life-savers.
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đ§´ e.l.f. Power Grip Primer This primer has taken the beauty world by stormâand for good reason! Known as an affordable dupe for Milk Hydro Grip Primer, it delivers a tacky, grip-like texture that helps makeup last all day. Yet it's hydrating, not dr...
Power Grip Primer | Gel Primer for Face
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đ§ Maybelline SuperStay 24H Skin Tint I wear this every time I want a natural, skin-like finish with breathable coverage that lasts all day. It evens out my tone without feeling heavy or cakey â perfect for work, busy mornings, or travel. đ Why itâs...
Super Stay 24HR Skin Tint w/ Vitamin C
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đ¸ Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush A velvety, weightless cream-blush that blends beautifully for a radiant flush and lasts all day. Just one dot delivers high-impact color that stays putâperfect for that effortless âjust-pinchedâ look.
Stay Vulnerable Water-Resistant Cream Blush
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đ LâOrĂŠal Telescopic Mascara This mascara is a cult classic that consistently delivers dramatic length and precise separationâwithout flaking or clumping. Its slim, flexible wand reaches every lash, even the little ones in the corners, giving you li...
L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara
đ Weekend Glam when I want to glow a little extra
When I actually sit down and enjoy doing my makeup.
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⨠Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand A luxe, illuminating wand that doubles as both a blush and highlighterâgiving skin a dewy, radiant finish in just one swipe. I use it on weekends when I take my time: dot it on my cheekbones, blend it in...
đĄ Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (Full Coverage) My go-to for brightening under-eyesâit instantly conceals dark circles and brightens in just one swipe. Creamy, hydrating, and crease-resistant, it gives that flawless finish without feeling ...
Instant Age Rewind - Eraser Eye Concealer
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đŞ KIKO Mini Eyeshadow Palette A travel-friendly mini palette with 9 eyeshadows in complementary matte, pearl, and metallic finishes. Compact with an integrated mirror, itâs perfect for creating both natural daytime looks and weekend glam on the go.
Kiko Eye Palettes: eyeshadows in warm and cold shades
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đ NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream A velvety, whipped matte lip cream that glides on like silk and dries to a stunning matte finishâminus the dryness. With rich pigmentation and 34 versatile shades, it gives you lasting color without feeling heavy.