BEAUTY

The Top 10 Beauty Products You Need In Your Top Drawer

Whether it’s a 3pm meeting with your boss or last-minute after-work drinks, here’s what to keep in your office top drawer.

1#/ Rollerball fragrance Scents fade throughout the day, so you’ll probably need a touch-up in the afternoon. Look for a fragrance that is subtle and unassuming, like Chloé Eau de Parfum, which comes in a rollerball so you can apply it sparingly (and not overwhelm your colleagues). Shop more perfumes here

2#/ Translucent powder Got a shine situation? This usually strikes the t-zone of the face around mid-afternoon – mop up any excess oil with a finely milled colourless powder that won’t disturb your make-up. We like Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder. Shop powders here 

3#/ Concealer Blemishes have a knack for showing up at the most inopportune times (read: right before a meeting or after-work drinks). Look for a lightweight but opaque formula with good coverage, like Revlon PhotoReady Concealer, tap over any spots or redness, and blend thoroughly. Shop concealers here

#4/ Hairspray Sleek ponytails and knots with centre or side parts have been a key runway trend over the last few seasons – recreate the sharp look with a quick spritz of stronghold hairspray. We like Cedel Extra Firm Hairspray, and you can shop hairspray here

#5/ Nail polish A pale neutral shade, like OPI Infinite Shine Gel Effects Lacquer System in Pretty Pink Perserveres, will make you look instantly groomed. Shop a selection of nail colours here 

#6/ Nail polish remover in a pot There are few bigger beauty sins than chipped polish – which can make you look unkempt and unprofessional. The L’Oreal Paris La Manicure Flash Remover pot means you don’t need cotton balls. Shop more here  

#7/ Illuminator Fake a full night’s sleep with strategically placed illuminator on the high points of your face – tops of the cheekbones, bridge of the nose and along the brow bone. The Estee Lauder Double Wear Brush-On-Glow BB Highlighter comes in a handy brush applicator (no messy fingers), and you can shop more highlighters here   

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#8/ Lipstick The office is not the time for your traffic-cone orange lip colour (save that for tonight); instead, swipe on a soft pink or nude shade for instant polish before an important meeting. We like M.A.C Lipstick, and you can shop lipsticks here   

#9/ Blush The natural “you-only-better” has been a huge runway trend for a few seasons, with make-up focused on enhancing complexions rather than hiding them. Blush is is key to recreating a healthy glow and instantly revitalizes the face. Tap a creamy formula, like Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick, on the apples of your cheeks and blend. Find more blushers here

#10/ Face mist For a quick skin pick-me-up, nothing beats a face mist. Look for one with soothing and hydrating ingredients, like The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist, and spray liberally. Shop more mists here  

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