Don’t let sundry office staples take up all your drawer space. You never know when you might have to rush off for a client meeting or get asked out to dinner right after work. And when that happens you’ll really regret not having the requisite beauty essentials on hand. How on earth will you add some color to your cheeks and lips or volumize hair? Don’t worry, we have your back.
Here are ten office drawer essentials that will glam you up on the go!
1. Hand cream
Spending the entire day in an air conditioned environment, tends to dry out skin. Dab on moisturizer throughout the day to keep those hard working hands soft and supple.
Nykaa recommends: Anatomicals Vitamin Rich Hand Cream
2. Kohl
Mask tired eyes that have stared at the computer all day with a quick swipe of deep dark kohl. There’s nothing like a dash of kajal to wake up your eyes.
Nykaa recommends: Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal – Black
3. Blush
Your skin tends to look pale under the bright office lights. Add some color to your cheeks, with a sweep of blush or highlighter. Plus, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for a dull, sallow complexion.
Nykaa recommends: Nykaa Get Cheeky! Blush Duo
4. Compact
Nothing like a shiny T zone to ruin your look. Get rid of shine ASAP with a compact powder. It will add an instant freshness to your face and mattify your skin too.
Nykaa recommends: Maybelline New York Fit Me Compact
5. Tinted Lip Balm
Add just the right amount of color to your pout with a playful, tinted lip balm. Tinted balms are lightweight, subtle and add just a subtle tint of color. Plus, they hydrate and keep your lips moist and supple.
Nykaa recommends: Maybelline New York Baby Lips Candy Wow – Cherry
6. Nude Eye Shadow Palette
Pick a nude palette which has shades that are not only perfect for the day but also buildable for a night time look. Just switch to the darker shades from the nude palette for an evening event or an after office party.
Nykaa recommends: Faces Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Palette
7. Dry Shampoo
You don’t want to embarrass yourself at a meeting with oily and lank second-day hair. Keep a dry shampoo handy to add instant freshness and volume to flat hair.
Nykaa recommends: Batiste Dry Shampoo Instant Hair Refresh Fruits & Berries Cherry
8. Deodorant
Deodorants don’t sound glamourous, but you’ll thank us for including this in the list. Unlike fragrances, deodorants actually make you perspire less and keep you smelling fresh all day.
Nykaa recommends: Nivea Fresh Natural Anti Perspirant Roll-On Deodorant
9. Nail File
Chipped and unevenly filed nails look really ugly. Keep a nail file in your drawer to fix all your nail problems.
Nykaa recommends: GUBB USA Nail File
10. Clear Nail Polish
The shine of your mani will only last for four days and with a busy schedule, it’s difficult to get regular manis. Instead, keep a clear nail polish and apply on your manicure to add shine and give your pinkies a fresh new look.
Nykaa recommends: Kiko Milano Smart Nail Lacquer - 01 Clear