Living in NYC as a millennial blogger means SOMETHING is happening at any given time after work. These include press events, planned and random meetups with friends, and (when I’m up to it) dates.
Most days, I don’t want to have time to go back home, so I keep a few office beauty essentials in a makeup bag on my desk drawer. If you wear little to no makeup to work and often have festivities afterward, here are some office beauty essentials to keep at your desk.
Lotion
For going out or keeping your hands moisturized throughout the day, lotion is definitely needed. Vaseline Intensive Care has great options for scented and unscented lotions designed to repair dry and cracked skin.
Facial Mist
Hydrate and brighten up your face by using a facial mist. I absolutely LOVE e.l.f Cosmetics’ Makeup Mist and Set. It contains ingredients like aloe, cucumber, and green tea and is designed to moisturize skin. If you regularly wear makeup to work, it literally makes it look like it was just applied. The price runs for about $3-4 too.
Mascara
Make your eyes pop for any event/gathering by applying mascara. Lately, I’ve been using Maybelline’s Big Shot Mascara. You can purchase it at any drugstore (there’s one on just about every NYC corner), and it gives your lashes extreme volume.
Lipstick or Tinted Lip Balm
Make sure your lips pop with your favorite lipstick or tinted lip balm. Depending on the season or event, I try to have a neutral or something funky. You can’t go wrong with MAC Ruby Woo. It is the perfect red lippie for all shades.
Eyeliner
Bring even more attention to the eyes by wearing some eyeliner. Apply an eyeliner pencil on your water line or create a cat-eye look with a liquid or gel liner. Some favorites include:
- Bobbi Brown long-wear gel eyeliner
- CLINIQUE ‘Quickliner for Eyes
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyeliner & shadow stick
I can’t wait to try the makeup mist! Thanks for the tips.
You’re welcome Michelle