I keep a catch-all pouch in my handbag to corral all the beauty items that end up running around my bag when I'm not looking. This particular case is from CARGO, and it came stuffed full of fun beauty products. Truth be told? I bought it for the bag and haven't looked back.
Let's talk lips. I'm a lip product
Next, I'll throw in a base product -- usually an opaque concealer that I can apply with my fingers. Weapon of choice? Cle de Peau Concealer in Ochre -- this works under my eyes and on blemishes, so it's a winner in my book. Next, for a little cheek colour, I like to go with something more neutral (if you're feeling a brighter cheek, use that red lipstick), so I've stashed my recent Stila acquisition: Convertible Colour in Peony. I'm also someone who needs eyelid definition and the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze more than does the trick. This shimmery, waterproof bronze brings just the right amount of light to my eyes.
I went on a mini-road trip this weekend and since I'm supremely prone to motion sickness, I like to indulge in a little aromatherapy to help quell any queasiness. Not only is Caudalie Beauty Elixir a fantastically refreshing on-the-go spritz, the herbal scent really does make me feel more refreshed and less sick. Have any of you tried Tiger Balm? It's reminiscent of that, but less pungent and significantly less likely to hit you over the head.
Other miscellaneous items that I keep in there include random hair ties, tiny claw clips and whatever jewelry I've shed that day. Usually one of these.
What beauty products do you keep with you?
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What a cute bag! I always travel w/ pressed powder, a small mirror and then whatever lipstick I applied in the AM. By the end of the week, I can barely zip up my bag because I'm always adding lipsticks and never taking anything out!
ReplyDeleteI love the CdP concealer too and also use Ochre. I use only on spots but I love the creamy consistency going on and then it sets to a drier finish which I love.
I keep forgetting to apply pressed powder (or any kind of powder)! I always amass SUCH a collection of lip products in my bag, it's the very reason this whole makeup business started =)
DeleteI love your bag! I also find Caudalie Beauty Elixir really great for helping with travel sickness too x
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Ooh, glad you agree!
DeleteThats a great selection, I tend to accumulate more lip products in my bag than I could possible wear, seem to forget to take them out when I add new ones in ;)
ReplyDeleteMe too! I also switch out my handbags fairly often so I end up not being able to find any of my lip products!
DeleteI don't blame you...that bag is so darn cute!!! Looks like it's the perfect size too!! That Caudalie Elixir smells amazing. Recently I picked up the Aveda peppermint oil and have been really enjoying it anytime I need a pick me up or have a headache. But I never thought of using something like this for motion sickness!!! I need to try that! Fantastic selection - thank you for showing us!! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing for motion sickness! I'll look into that Aveda oil as well -- I'm one of those people who can't help but read in the car even though I know it's going to make me feel super nauseated!
DeleteThat bag is adorable! I don't carry a lot of makeup around AT ALL. I might have a couple of lipsticks hanging around, but that's about it. Unless you want to count blotting paper, an aromatherapy stick for headaches/stomachaches/motion sickness, and a hand cream, there really isn't much in my bag that could interest anyone ;)
ReplyDeleteWhich aromatherapy stick do you use?? My Beauty Elixir is fast running out and I'd love another option!
DeleteYay love this post!! :D I looove Caudalie's Beauty Elixer. I don't use it regularly anymore like I used to because of the alcohol content but for random pick-me-ups during the day and especially during the summer, it's my absolute favorite. I LOVE the fresh herbal scent! And the bottle is so nice--the spray nozzle is the best I've found in terms of applying a fine, even mist. Also love the Clarins Lip Perfector. I really need to get all the shades, especially Rosewood! Oh, and I have the little mini Stila Peony too--I really need to give that a test. The color is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the mist on the Caudalie spray! Something similar that's refillable is the mini version of MAC's Fix+.
DeleteI want Rosewood next! The rest of the shades are a little too light for me, so that one seems like a godsend.
I get motion sickness too and it SUCKS. I can't go on an airplane without getting hopped up on gravol(you guys have something else in the USA) and it knocks me right out. When I was little I'd ALWAYS get sick. I still can't sit in the back seat of a car for long otherwise BLECCCCCCH.
ReplyDeleteLove this post! I love that Caudalie's Beauty Elixer a lot too and keep it on my purse to freshen up as well.
Actually, I'm Canadian! Gravol is my LIFESAVER. I'm usually okay on planes and boats, but for some reason cars/buses/coaches just ruin me. I'm not even that great in the front seat of a car =S
DeleteI like that you put a red lipstick in your pouch. The lipstick that I have in my pouch is mostly pinkish nude and neutrals :) and oh that Color tattoo is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think that's true for a lot of people, but I have a really hard time finding a nude/neutral! I have quite pigmented lips so my best "neutral" is a light stain of red!
DeleteLove the Cargo bag and your selection of products! My bag looks a lot like yours actually. I normally carry a few lip products, concealer and a couple of Becca Eye Tints, oh and a mini pot of La Mer loose powder for touch ups. The Clarins Lip Perfectors look pretty, I've got my eye on a couple of the new shades (Candy Shimmer & Rosewood), which look lovely.
ReplyDeleteRosewood is next on my list! Where did you get the mini pot of La Mer powder?
DeleteI mostly just have lipsticks in my on the go makeup bag. Only touch up my lips :D. I also stuff a pencil liner, lip balm, and eye drop in the bag. If I travel for a few days, I bring a lot more. It requires a blog post hehehe. Love your bag, btw!!!
ReplyDeletei get motion sick too, and I never thought about that caudalie spray as an option to help it. Interesting! i really want a clarins lip perfector! :) I don't usually keep products with me, but I nearly always have La Mer lip balm, and usually some tinted moisturizing lip thing. (Right now in my purse are a clinique superbalm and a jouer moisturizing gloss) OH and i keep diptyque eau rose in my bag - if i don't put it on, i'll use it for an afternoon pick me up :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried a Dipytque fragrance! I need to get right on that!
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