Do you keep a bag of beauty items and toiletries in your desk at work? Here are a few items I keep in mine (all are smallest sizes I can find), but I'm wondering if you ladies have any tips on other must-haves you like.
evian brumisateur spray moisturizer (face/eyes) hand lotion (this never stays in the bag and is usually a Lush pot size) toothbrush/toothpaste/floss emery board visine eye drops hand sanitizer/wipes pain reliever claritin or dayquil light body spray deoderant ponytail bands pomade (husband gets travel size pots of redken polish-up from his stylist and it's nice and light but still tames flyaways!) lip gloss/blush/concealer tweasers tampons grapefruit essential oil emergency $20 bill
I also usually keep a desk drawer full of things like chewing gum/mints, chocolate or other treats I can give as "rewards" or bring to meetings, and organic teas and snacks... but that's another thread!
I have a full makeup set at work because sometimes I don't have enough time in the morning before work. In order to get to work on time, I do my makeup (really quickly) at my desk. It's mostly drugstore stuff, but I like each item. covergirl foundation L'Oreal Powder Mabelline blush Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow set L'Oreal eyeliner Voluminous mascara Since we have workout and shower facilities, I also have shampoo & conditioner toothpaste toothbrush deoderant bodywash + lotion tampons chapstick
deoderant toothpaste toothbrush floss mouth wash gum/mints bobby pins and a few hair elastics hair spray nail file cuticle oil nail clippers cuticle scissors nail polish remover hand cream chap stick various pain relivers and sinus meds (the company took out the medicine from the first aid kit, and I raided it before hand) tampons tide pen sewing kit static guard hollywood tape hand sanitizer eye drops saline solution tweezers razor (I really don't know why, I've never used it, but it's in there. I bought hubby a leather "beauty" kit (manacure set and a few more items) that had crummy stuff, so I took the bad stuff to work and replaced the items in the leather case with good ones. The razor was in that kit.)
I need to add a tide pen, nail clippers, and maybe some nail polish remover.
May I ask what are some common uses of the hollywood tape? I imagine it could work for a fallen hem or to keep a top in place, but maybe there are other uses?
The Hollywood Tape is good for a fallen hem and to keep a top in place, and are probably the best two uses. I also use it on blouses that gap between the buttons at the boobs. You can secure straps with it too. I keep a few pieces in my purse too, just in case. It's pretty handy.
I recently posted about this in stylepolls and got tons of ideas.
I put all my stuff in a metallic blue box I got from those perfume sets at dept stores. I actually took a pic of my drawer yesterday and was going to post it in an updated post!
Heres what I have: Lint Brush Static Sheets Wet Wipes Chapstick Pantiliners Nail Polish Remover Pads Mini Perfume Spray Samples Deodorant Hairspray Mouthwash Mini Sewing Kit Shoe Polish Hand Sanitizer Safety Pins Bobby Pins and Ponytails Make Up Sponge Mini Hair Brush Lip Gloss Loose Powder Eyeshadow Manicure Kit Almost gone foundation turned upside down just in case I need it one of these days. Hand Lotion Mini Desk Mirror Sweatshirt for when they crank up the AC to 0 below.
I usually carry my tiny makeup bag in my purse so I dont keep make up in my drawer.
I still have to buy: closed toe flats, tide to go, double stik tape, clear nail polish