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1. A cult-favorite Maybelline concealer that'll cover any blemishes that dare pop up unexpected, touch up any mishaps after a meal, or make not-so-great habits (rubbing, picking, etc.) seem like they never happened.
2. A petite La Roche-Posay face mist to refresh your skin whenever it's feeling a little dull, tired, irritated, or overheated — and you have micro-droplets formulated with selenium, which is a powerful natural antioxidant, to thank for your midday doses of soothing hydration.
3. Neutrogena cleansing wipes for fixing up runny makeup, refreshing your face after a gym sesh, or switching up your look in no time flat — and because they're individually packaged, there's no chance of them drying out like they might if you keep opening up a regular multipack.
4. And, for ~all over~, individually-packed Showerpill body wipes when you need to go to your next event ASAP and you don't want to carry your sweat and smells with you.
5. An NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil that'll amp up your daytime look for nighttime glam in a flash — apply a few swipes onto your entire lids, line your lash lines, or just pop 'em into your inner corners for an instant eye-opening effect.
6. A drama-inducing Essence Cosmetics False Lash Effect Mascara to wake up your peepers in time for after-work drinks — because it's been a long day, and we all need a little nudge, ok?
7. Speaking of waking up your peepers, Patchology Rejuvenating eye gels infused with caffeine and hydrolyzed collagen will deliver intense hydration, reduce puffiness, and help revitalize tired-looking eyes or Illuminating Eye Gels infused with vitamin C and pearlescent minerals to diminish the appearance of dark circles in just five minutes — ahh, so cooling and so helpful!
8. A lightweight John Frieda hair cream that'll *Olivia Pope voice* handle frizziness and flyaways that pop up through the day, because bad weather or humidity won't stop your mane from looking glossy and polished!
9. Tonymoly lip balms formulated with shea butter, coconut oil, camellia oil, rosehip oil, manuka honey, and other ingredients intended to keep your lips soft and supple all day long.
10. And if you need a touch of color without compromising hydration, a Burt's Bees tinted lip balm can add a little oomph while keeping things relatively low-key — just two swipes, and you're done!
11. Ever-dependable Mighty Patch Invisible+ acne spot treatments for showing your pimples who's boss around these parts, and speeding up their healing process almost undetected (they're thinner than regular patches for daytime use/ease).
12. A pack of fresh-smelling Pacifica deodorant wipes to keep your pits free from feeling damp or smelling your own B.O., so you can get on with your day and then dance the night away!
13. A lightweight Earth's Recipe gel sunscreen that'll win the award for least annoying sunscreen ever — it's formulated with ~harrogate sparkling water~ so there's literally no chance of greasiness, heaviness, or white cast. Reapply SPF through the day, folks! Once in the morning isn't enough!
14. A Vogue effects cat eye stamp/liner to add some rightful ~drama~ to your lewk for a special occasion, or just because you feel like it! Either way, all you need is a mirror and a few minutes, and BAM.
15. A quick and painless Tarte Pearly Girl whitening treatment that'll provide an instant brightening boost after your third cup of coffee *and* protect tooth enamel. *flashes million-watt smile*
16. A peachy container of Tonymoly hand cream to keep your hands feeling baby soft (thanks to peach extract and shea butter!) and replenish moisture levels after you've washed your hands.
17. A fun Milk Makeup Tattoo Stamp (or multiple!), because they're the easiest way to add a teensy bit of ~art~ to your face, as well as the easiest way to attract compliments wherever you go. And if you have it on hand, you can keep building up your masterpiece, or add other designs to the mix!
18. A sweet and enticing Ari by Ariana Grande perfume rollerball can keep you smelling like pear, rose, and marshmallow all day long — um, what a winning combo!
19. A tube of Glossier Cloud Paint for the perfect, buildable pop of color on your cheeks to make you seem a little more ~alive~ on those days you're pretty much falling asleep at your desk.
20. A double-sided Maybelline brow pencil to fill in your eye framers and most importantly *keep* them filled, defined, and looking fresh — because, sometimes, it makes allll the difference.
21. A mini bottle of Amika dry shampoo for oily root emergencies, or to keep your hair lifted and less flat-looking.
22. Easy-to-reapply tinted moisturizer or BB cream — whether you prefer it in a Laura Mercier tube or a mess-free Sulwhasoo cushion format — to breezily touch up on your T-zone or other spots that might have faded throughout the day.
23. A Fenty Beauty Shimmer Skinsticks highlighter, because we all know makeup products in stick form are way easier to transport and this gives you the jaw-dropping glow (in 10 shades!!) you deserve, period.
I mean, what do you *not* have on hand?
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