For those days where you just can’t come up for air – you know the ones, with back-to-back meetings and an inbox at capacity – it can be difficult to put your best face forward. Thankfully, the below beauty products stored in your desk drawer should keep you looking (somewhat) put together.
Multipurpose balm
If you don’t have a do-it-all balm handy at work then you’re seriously missing out. Need to remove some fallen mascara remnants after this morning’s mini meltdown? No worries! Dry, chapped lips got your pout looking dull? Problem solved! Work stresses robbed you of that sought after ‘glow’? Easily solved! A good balm can be applied literally everywhere.
Beauty tip: Apply a fingertip sized amount along the cheek bone to boost radiance, under the brow bone to lift the eye and on the lids for a quick glow (check out our hacks for getting glossy lids like Kourtney Kardashian here)
Try: , , La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm or
Dry shampoo
Of course no desk drawer is complete without a travel-sized dry shampoo (of course no one is judging you though if you require a jumbo size). When your rushed off your feet all day, your mane can inevitably turn into an oil slick, even if you did just wash it this A.M.
Try: , , or
Eyeshadow quad (or trio)
Never underestimate the power of a nifty eye shadow quad! Opt for a palette comprising warm nude tones with soft, buildable textures. Bonus points if the quad contains a couple of shades with a sheen to them as you can sweep this over your cheekbones when you don’t have highlighter within reach.
Try: in Golden Glam, in Bronzed Cocoa, Nude by Nature Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio in Nude or , which are totally customisable!
Face mist
A very necessary staple in any beauty arsenal, desk or home, is a good face mist. Whether you need to set your makeup, refresh your skin or just need a pick-me-up, a spritz of an antioxidant-rich face mist should do the trick!
Try: , , or Eau Thermale Avène
Concealer
No explanation necessary
Try the latest crop of longwear formulas: , , or
PLUS, an honourable mention for the underrated compact mirror!
Try: , Revlon or the , which is a brush and mirror in one!
