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FIND OUT WHICH BEAUTY ESSENTIALS WE KEEP IN OUR BAGS

Tote bag, handbag, backpack or travel bag — we know you've been wondering which beauty heroes we keep in our bags. Allow us to satisfy your curiosity with a sneak peek into our host of everyday companions, drumroll please… 

An Asian model in a studio setting looks at the camera as she applies the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint to her lips

What’s in my bag, you ask? It goes without saying that I have a thing for being the centre of who-smells-so-good attention... that’s why I never leave home without KAYALI’s Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 Eau de Parfum.The compliments are never ending thanks toits temptingly sweet scentthatintroducesnotes of marshmallow, bubble gum and glazed candied pear. Like your very own Willy Wonka factory — minus the snozzberriesthis fragrance also comes in a pocketsize, so you can take the magic with you on every adventure. After all, canyou ever have too many fragrances?  

SHOP ALL KAYALI >>>

Come rain or shine, clouds or blue skies, if there’s one thing that remains constant in our office bags, it’sSPF. To kickstart our ‘come to work with us’ hauls for the TikTok video we might never post, Supergoop!’s Glowscreen SPF 40 is designed to protect, prime and prep our skin — whatever the weather. Got a long commute? Top up your skin’s hydration levels in between trains (or planes)and gear up for the ultimate glow.  

SHOP ALL SUPERGOOP >>>

Sunnier days are almost upon us and that’s why we’re taking the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops with us everywhere — along with our house keys, of course. Packing a punch of skin-brightening radiance, this buildable bronzing serum works to refine texture over time just like its well-known sibling. Wondering what’s secretly our favourite thing about this formula? Its versatility. Designed to steal the show on its own, unlock a unique finish when mixed with foundation, bounce off skin as a highlighter or even as a subtle shimmer on your eyelids, this summer-inspired staple can dew no wrong.

SHOP ALL GLOW RECIPE >>> 

Sorting out your overnight bag? Deck out your evening and morning skin care routines with glow-enhancing heroes from La Roche-Posay. Dim the lights in the room (but not on your complexion) with the La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum, a tone-evening serum formulated to minimise the look of dark spots and post-acne marks. Come sunrise, seal in the radiance-bestowing power with help from the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream. Boasting a hydrating, lightweight texture (thank you, thermal spring waters) this skin care staple shields your complexion from harmful UV rays that could undo your hard work from the night before. 

SHOP ALL LA ROCHE-POSAY >>> 

 

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What great responsibility it is being the friend with the toiletry bag filled with must-have essentials. A dew-ty we take rather seriously around here, mind you. Reporting for radiance from the very first step, the Bioeffect Facial Cleanser offers an innovative gel-to-milk formula designed to gently dissolve make up, SPF and dirt on the surface. Made to quench skin’s thirst and support the barrier thanks to hydrating ingredients like squalane and soft Icelandic water, your routine will be off to a refreshing start.  

SHOP ALL BIOEFFECT >>> 

 

Could any bag be complete without a trusted lip care hero? Seal the deal with the a well-nourished kiss courtesy of Gisou’s Honey Infused Lip Oil, a shine-boosting staple created to shield your pout with a protective barrier. Powered by the brand’s Mirsalehi Honey — an all-star ingredient that’s rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants — this lip-loving essential delivers reflective gloss (minus the stickiness) and a subtle golden hue. Pull this icon out of your bag and be prepared to tell everyone the secret to your Gisou glow. 

SHOP ALL GISOU >>> 

 

…And of all the bags, your make up bag need not be forgotten. Enter: Saie’s Slip Tint Concealer, the multi-tasking marvel that’s ideal for practically any and every look. True to the fabric of the brand’s formulas, this barely-there but always noticed staple offers medium coverage that illuminates the look of dark circles and cancels out redness. With up to 12 hours of staying power, it’s safe to say your on-trend Office Siren look won’t need any touch ups in between meetings.  

SHOP ALL SAIE >>> 

We guess only one question remains: which beauty hero do you plan to bag today? 

 
Precious Sodimu
Precious Sodimu Writer and expert

Precious is a Midweight Copywriter at Cult Beauty. Sticking her teeth into all things make up and skin care, Precious is always on the hunt for products that work perfectly together (while remaining loyal to her can’t-do-without staples). Like most beauty devotees, Precious doesn’t go a day without her trusted SPF 50+ and is a self-proclaimed fragrance-phile. Away from the vanity mirror, Precious can be found sat with a good book (probably by her favourite author, Toni Morrison) or nurturing her nostalgia with a quality animated film – namely Shrek.

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