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Beauty editorshave a pretty sweet gig.
One common thread among all the editors we surveyed is that they have a lot of products floating around.
But these are the select few that they actually use daily.
You know, the old-faithful lipsticks and hand creams they turn to before midday meetings or happy hour.
Jen Mulrow
Sadly my desk is typically a hot mess.
Since I sit by a very sunny window, SPF is a must.
I wish I owned every possible shade ofCharlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Lipsticks($34).
The velvety finish is perfectI put them on before every meeting.
Everyone near my desk comes over to get a better whiff when I spray it.
I’ll apply it in the afternoon or before I leave work."
Jessica Chia
The products at my desk are pretty much strictly about hydration, because office air truly sucks.
I keep a rotating collection of facial mists, lotions, and lip balms.
But I always keep the drinks-after-works basics close.
Then, of course, I have a tinted and untinted lip balm.
Beth Shapouri
My five go-to, must-have, always-at-my-side items?
I simply dab it under my eyes and let the blurring formula disguise any dark bags.
This art-deco orb is actually a fragrance diffuser ball fromLArtisan Parfumer($155).
The scent, called Provence, is a mix of lavender, rosemary, basil, and hay.
To me, it is just the right amount of masculine and feminine.
It gives my wavy-curly texture so much bounce without stickiness or crunch.
At work, I rely onThe Perfect Ending Split End Serum($40).
Alexandra Engler
“Most times I can barely see my desk because it’s covered in beauty products.
A select few are my go-to essentials.
After lunch, I take the time to take a mini skin-care moment.
I mist my face with theShiseido Ibuki Quick Fix Mist($25).
It smells like tea tree oil and dries up pimples fast.
Caitlin Kiernan, Beauty Director atStarandOkMagazine
I’m all about skin-care these days.
I swear byWeleda’s Skin Food($11).
I slather it on my hands several times throughout the day.
Beauty hack: I also use it in place of an luminizer.
Lippe contains something seven different oils and has transformed my pout.
It’s all I need to create a head-turning look.
That is the goal after all, right?”
Caitlin Kiernan
My desk is a bit like my mindmostly organized, but a little bit chaotic.
It totally freshens up my skin and gives me a gleamy look.
within reach at all times.
All of my desk products tend to be lifesavers in pinch, if you couldn’t tell!
