For those who dream of having a better-than-good hair, makeup and nail day all day everyday, you’re in luck: We’ve found products to get you top notch results on the go. Scroll down to see our top five beauty products every collegiette needs to have on her at all times to achieve the look she’s coveting, anytime.
1. Blotting Sheets
The glowy skin trend may be going strong but the look of a shiny T-zone sits high on our list of major beauty faux pas. To keep shine at bay, dab your face with one of Tatcha’s Petal Fresh Original Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets ($12). Free of powder and fragrance, these all-natural leaflets absorb excess oil without disturbing makeup—and they do the job so well, you’ll absorb oil you didn’t even realize you had (yikes, but good).
2. Rollerball Perfume
There’s room for a full-size breakable bottle of perfume in my bag, said no collegiette ever. Which is why a rollerball perfume is a travel beauty necessity. Take Elizabeth and James’ Nirvana Black Rollerball ($22) with you to stay fresh-smelling from A.M. to P.M. One swipe along your wrist and neck will exude a swoon-worthy blend of rich vanilla, alluring violet and sensual sandalwood.
3. Lipstick
Juggling school, work and internships has you stressed out, and it’s written all over your face. To instantly pull your look together, keep Bite Beauty’s Luminous Crème Lipstick Duo ($12) by your side. This mini duo of twist-up lippies comes in two colors that deliver vivid color on-the-go and can easily take you from day to night. Plus, it can help combat aging around your lips, as each tube contains the resveratrol (an anti-aging property) equivalent of two glasses of red wine.
4. Nail File
Your nails are painted such an irresistible shade that you can’t stop admiring them during class. One sudden move later and you’ve snagged your cozy knit sweater thanks to a jagged, chipped nail. Never let a bad nail ruin the bunch again by tucking Rococo’s Pro Glass Nail File ($18) into your purse—the smooth glass surface makes touch-ups quick and clean.
5. Dry Shampoo
Math has never been one of my strong suits, but I’m sure of one thing: flat hair + oily roots = a bad hair day. To avoid that hairy situation, carry a mini 1.4 ounce bottle of Oscar Blandi’s ‘Pronto’ Dry Shampoo Spray ($11). A sure way to refresh strands instantly, one spritz increases volume at the roots while absorbing oil, filling in for your off-days when washing hair doesn’t fit into your busy schedule.
What are your on-the-go beauty necessities? Tell us in the comments!