10 beauty products editors always have on hand

Facial mist

Have you ever looked in the mirror during dinner to see an uneven complexion? The truth is that even the longest-held promises can sometimes fail. This is where facial spray comes in handy. With just a little mist, you can reactivate your foundation for a fresh look. Not many makeup artists? You can still use facial spray! Spraying your face with thermal water, you quench your skin's thirst and prevent dryness. Also, it will wake you up during your daytime slump.

Try it: La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, MSRP $12.99.

beauty sponge

If you're planning on going to happy hour after work, there's a good chance you'll want to pamper yourself. While facial spray does wonders for refreshing foundation, you may need to blend it a bit to achieve a truly flawless look. As we aim to touch your face as little as possible, we recommend packing a makeup sponge in your bag for quick touch-ups on the go.

Try: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender, MSRP $7.99.

Color Correcting Concealer

Instead of getting too frustrated by a new stain that popped up during work hours, we recommend having a green tint corrector on hand to help neutralize any redness. With just one swipe, you can balance your complexion and prep your skin for neutral undertones like concealer. Definitely a lifesaver, especially if you have a date after work.

Try: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Neutralizer in Vert Green MSRP $38.00.

Foundation

While color-correcting concealers do wonders for neutralization, they still require a layer of neutral concealer on top to hide any greenish undertones from prying eyes. Instead of using thick concealer, we prefer lightweight liquid formulas that can be applied gently without ruining the previous layer of concealer underneath.

Try: Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer MSRP $29.00.

Compact base

When you're working on a hectic schedule, chances are you'll have enough time to completely recolor your make-up. For this reason, we love to store a compact foundation in our instant touch-up bag.

Try: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation MSRP $47.00.

Eyeshadow Palette

Let's be honest, palettes are a girl's best friend. Where you can start the morning with a few lighter shades mixed together, you can touch things up for the evening with slightly darker shades. The best part is that you don't have to start over, instead you can just layer on for the look you want as the colors are meant to be worn together. This means that before you know it, you have a smoky eye that begs you to show it during your after work dinner plans.

Try it: Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette, MSRP $54.00.

Mascara

You may not have time for a full cat eye, but there is always time during the day to apply a few extra coats of mascara. Where you want your lashes to look more natural in the morning, you can pump them up to full volume after work.

Try: L'Oréal Paris Volumious Lash Paradise Mascara, MSRP $9.99.

Lipstick

Lipstick has a way of really tying the look together. Whether you start your day with your favorite color or plan on applying it before heading out at the end of the day, you should definitely have a retouching tube on hand for an instant beauty boost.

Try it: Urban Decay Vice Lipstick, MSRP $17.00.

Makeup wipes

When you're in a rush to make up, there are a couple of mistakes you can make. Instead of worrying, just get your micellar water make-up remover pads out to easily correct any mistakes. Very simple. As an added bonus, the makeup wipes in the bag also come in handy if you hit the gym. As you know, you should always wash sweat after sweat, but if you don't have time, you can quickly swipe with a towel and be sure your skin is in safe hands until you have a chance to shower.

Try it: Garnier SkinActive All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover Micellar Wipes, MSRP $6.99.