Marathon meetings, accumulating fatigue, business lunches—there are many demands on a workday. And even if you took care to look your best in the morning, nothing beats a beauty touch-up at the office.
From deodorant to nail files and blotting paper, PAYOT has compiled a list of beauty essentials to slip into your drawer. A way to pamper yourself at work!
A flawless complexion of a super working girl
Despite your morning complexion routine (during which you made sure to powder your nose for optimal hold), you're not immune to a heatstroke at the office. And nothing beats a flawless complexion for feeling great and confident. In case shine starts to ruin your pretty face, always keep a few sheets of blotting paper in your drawer. Much more practical than a brush and powder, for a magical result! For a boost and a doe-eyed look, also consider a radiance-boosting treatment for under the eyes.
We've all had the very unpleasant experience of a pimple appearing on the exact day of our super-official back-to-school seminar. Even if you covered it up in the morning. It's best to put all the odds in your favor and include a backup concealer in your office beauty essentials kit. Think about it, you'll thank us!
Lipstick, your secret weapon
Were you too tired this morning to dabble in a meticulous line of eyeliner, or too rushed to take the time to give yourself a proper smokey eye? For once, skip the eye or lip makeup step, provided you have a flawless complexion. There's always time to pull out your favorite lipstick, the one with the perfect skin tone that's waiting for you in your desk drawer. A surefire way to enhance your look in the blink of an eye in case of an important, unexpected meeting.
But be careful: lipsticks often tend to dry out your lips, which can quickly become so painful that you can't think about anything else. To counteract an unexpected wave of dryness, always have a lip balm with you. Our tip? One in your bag, one in your drawer, so you'll never miss a little boost of hydration!
3 beauty essentials that can save you
A deodorant
With stress and pressure, we sometimes find ourselves in critical states. There's nothing like a squirt of deodorant to freshen up and keep a cool head.
A nail file
What's more common than a broken nail? Except you'd rather avoid wearing your brand new tights before the famous 4 p.m. meeting... Ultra-thin and easy to fit anywhere, your nail file will save the day more than once, you'll see.
A dry shampoo or an elastic band
Whether you're a fan of blow-drying or natural curls, always keep a small bottle of dry shampoo at the office. This will prevent you from getting a wet dog haircut after the rain or greasy roots in hot weather. Otherwise, there's always the ultra-practical elastic for tying your hair up in a working-girl bun style, without anyone noticing.
With this beauty checklist, you're now ready to handle any unexpected office issues. All that's left is to find some time for touch-ups between emails and conference calls!