The 5 Beauty Products Every Woman Should Have in Her Clutch Inline
Photo: (From left) Courtesy of vichyusa.com; Courtesy of Chanel1/5A Sheer Moisturizing Base
“It’s just common sense, really, to have healthy skin—better skin ultimately means a better base for makeup—so it’s always good to moisturize day and night. It could be as simple as organic coconut oil or as complicated as a fancy cream. I like to start the day with a clean moisturizer like Vichy, then I don’t like to wear foundation unless it’s Chanel CC Cream, which I only use on uneven patches. Most people don’t really need foundation, and skin always looks more beautiful when you can see freckles and dark bits—I don’t like to cover up stuff that should be there.”
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Rich Cream, $31, buy it now; Chanel CC Cream, $55, buy it now
Photo: (From left) Courtesy of madina.it; Courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent2/5A Creamy Highlighter
“Highlighter is a very subtle way of enhancing the reflective qualities of the skin. It makes it look healthier, in a way, because it’s adding an element of glow or moisture. Madina is my favorite highlighter for the cheeks and cupid’s bow, but YSL Touche Éclat is another great highlighting tool for under your eyes. I do love to see dark circles and red areas under the eyes, though. It’s so much sexier, and people forget that a dark under-eye area can help balance out a dark eyebrow area. I’m not a fan of rabbit-in-the-headlights concealer up to the lash line!”
Madina Chic Shine Stick Illuminante, $17, for information: madina.it; Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch, $42, buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics3/5Multitasking Mascara
“Of course, there’s something really appealing about long eyelashes, and mascara is a nice way to define the eye without using shadow. MAC has a great dual-ended one with a fine and a thick wand that makes it great for eyebrows, too—which is almost more important than eyelashes. I always use the fine wand for buffing up the eyebrows to make them slightly thicker and more defined.”
MAC Cosmetics Haute Naughty Lash, $22, buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent4/5A Classic Pen Liner
“The eyes are the windows to the soul—frame them well! A pen works for me, so I use a black one like YSL’s Effet Faux Cils.”
Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils Shocking, $34, buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Herbivore5/5A Natural Lip Balm
“I like any balm that’s natural—most of the time you end up licking it off, so I’d rather wear something organic! You can also use lip balm around your eyes, on the lids, or on any dry areas. It’s another nice multitasker.”
Herbivore Coco Rose Coconut Oil Lip Conditioner, $22, buy it now
