What’s the Best Beauty Product to Keep at Your Desk? The Ultimate Checklist of Workday Staples Inline
Photographed by Annemarieke Van Drimmelen, Vogue, May 20111/13
Photo: Courtesy of Buly 18032/13“I believe wholeheartedly in laying in supplies! Mine are Moon Juice snacks, for an afternoon energy boost); Buly 1803 hand cream, which is thick and emollient and smells great, but also looks lovely on your desk; Nuxe Rêve du Miel lip balm; and a bottle of all-natural hand sanitizer, because of that monthlong stretch where everyone was sick and now I’m paranoid.”
—Alessandra Codinha, Vogue.com Fashion News EditorBuly 1803 Pommade Concrete, $38, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Byredo3/13“Byredo’s playful outdoor Tree House candle is perfect to light when working late. Since I kept forgetting to put on my signature perfume when rushing out in the morning, it lives deskside now, too—I reach for a spritz of Chanel’s Jersey on arrival, and one on the way out to dinner. And La Mer face mist is used so much throughout the working day, I am almost amphibious.”
—Emma Elwick-Bates, Vogue Fashion News EditorByredo Tree House Candle, $80, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Odejo4/13“You can never have enough perfume rollerballs at your desk. I’m currently alternating between three different scents: Kiehl’s Essence Oils, James by Rosie Jane, and OdeJo. They offer a much-needed, midday aromatherapy treatment—and are completely unobtrusive to your officemates.”
—Celia Ellenberg, Vogue Beauty DirectorOdejo Perfume Oil, $60, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Clé de Peau5/13“I have tried every lip balm on the planet. There is none, hands down, that can come even close to Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer. I actually panic if I don't have one on my desk at all times; David Mallett Australian Salt Spray makes my hair look instantly textured and cool on even bad hair days and smells like bergamot and is completely therapeutic in every way; Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue for a 4:00 p.m. fix when I’m looking tired; but my latest obsession is Clé de Peau Beauté’s new Radiant Liquid Rouge—for the absolute perfect red lip, blotted on to the faintest, healthiest rosy stain for the office or layered on to saturated matte perfection for night. Its texture and finish is life changing.”
—Catherine Piercy, Vogue.com Beauty DirectorClé de Peau Beauté Radiant Liquid Rouge #18, $48, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Clarins6/13“In my desk drawer, you’ll find Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream (office air-conditioning requires an intense moisturizing regimen), Lucas’ Papaw Ointment for my lips (I’m addicted and have tubes everywhere, but it’s also a little reminder of home—Australia), eyedrops for when I’m wearing contact lenses (again, it’s the air-conditioning!), a bottle of Fracas by Robert Piguet (for desk-to-dinner emergencies), and organic, unsalted nuts (for when hunger strikes and I don’t want to dig into the office cake delivery).”
—Julia Frank, Vogue.com Associate Social Media ManagerClarins Hand and Nail Treatment, $30, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Grown Alchemist7/13“I’m usually at my desk for a good part of the day so if I head out midday to do an interview or out at night for an event, I always keep a few essentials tucked away to make sure I look the part. I generously dab on La Prairie’s Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Contour Cream before spraying my face with Grown Alchemist’s Hydra-Mist. It gives you an instant glow. As for the hair, I always keep a beanie in my bags to flatten it out a tad and my current fave from Call Me 917 always does the trick.”
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue.com Style EditorGrown Alchemist Hydra-Mist: Desert Lime & Amino Peptide, $31, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Elizabeth Arden8/13“I pick up as many tins of Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream lip balm at Duty Free as they’ll let me. It’s the perfect cuticle salve and can iron out scaly elbows overnight. It’s also a wonderful procrastination tool: Dab it on your lids and cheekbones for a supernatural sheen or use it to groom bushy eyebrows—chances are, you’ll get your work done twice as fast, if only so you can hightail it to a party.”
—Sophie Schulte-Hillen, Vogue.com Contributing EditorElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Nutrient Lip Protectant, $15, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Chosungah 229/13“I am obsessed with Tatcha’s nonsticky lip balm (I have multiples!) and their milky Luminous Dewy Skin Mist; that pairing keeps my face feeling hydrated all day long. With an assist from Chosungah 22’s ballet-pink cream highlighter, I look almost human by the time 3:00 p.m. rolls around!”
—Kristin Anderson, Vogue.com Fashion News WriterChosungah 22 24H Raybeam Highlighter, $28, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Tiger Balm10/13“The necessities I keep on hand include cuticle balm; Tiger Balm for the back of the neck and temples; Vichy Laboratories Nutrilogie 2 cream for very dry skin, and I should have more Bandaids.”
—Chelsea Zalopany, Vogue.com Market EditorTiger Balm Red, $8, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of 1509 Fragrance11/13“I keep an itty-bitty bottle of Sophia Matthias’s 1509 fragrance that a friend gave me last year. The bottle is beautiful, with hand-painted type and a sprig of baby’s breath floating in the liquid. The clean, fresh smell lifts me up and clears my mind. Bonus: It’s made of oils, which means it doubles as a moisturizer.”
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue Senior Editor1509 Fragrance Baby's Breath Bud, $90, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of T312/13“I travel fairly frequently and my return flights are often red-eyes, after which I bolt straight to the office upon landing. As a result, I always have a supply of Living Proof dry shampoo to combat airplane hair. The other product you’ll find at my desk is a flat iron—following a long workday and before drinks or dinner, it’s great for offering a little help. I also keep a couple packs of blotting paper in my drawer in case my face gets a little too shiny at some point during the day—they’re a savior when it’s sweltering hot in New York City.”
—Christina Liao, Vogue.com Production ManagerT3 SinglePass Compact Flat Iron, $89, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of Korres13/13“I find the hardest thing to do when sitting at a desk is stay hydrated—especially when the AC is pumping at full blast. To solve that issue, I keep a giant bottle of water at my desk and moisturize throughout the day with Evian face spray, Jergens lotion on my hands and arms, andKorres lightly tinted lip butter. I reapply each one hourly. It might be a little over-the-top, but my mother always said the secret to great skin at all ages was to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!”
—Steff Yotka, Vogue.com Fashion News WriterKorres Wild Rose Lip Butter, $12, Buy it now
