Everyone knows there are essentials that must be at hand at all times during the day when we are out of the house. I will begin with a few must-haves for everyone's busy everyday schedule during this winter season1. Lip balm - with the frigid weather that comes with the winter season, cracked lips are very common. Kiehl's offers a variety of lip balms, but 2 of them stand out
Price: $8.50USD- upon application, the lip is left with a matte finish
- consistency is much drier, much like a chapstick
2. Hand Cream - The cold weather is often a cause for dry hands. However, with the outdoor chill aside, washing hands often or use of sanitizers can leave hands really dry and peely. Here are a few effective hand creams:
Glysomed has become a common household item. This hand cream is thick and lasts quite long as a moisturizer on the hands. Carrying a travel size with you is always a smart idea.Price: from
$2-3 USD depending on location
- very sticky, and will not be absorbed into skin immediately, so after application, be careful to avoid leaving residue on places you touch
Crabtree & Evelyn are known for their body products and one of their award-winning products is the La Source Hand Therapy Cream. Among the many scents is this one shown above: Sea Air.Price: $14.00USD- a unisex scent
- consistency is more creamy and less sticky
- absorbs into skin considerably fast
3. Face Moisturizer - This might surprise some people, but one of the first areas to be affected by the cold weather is your face. Your hands can be covered, your lips can be moistened, but your face is always exposed to the chilling wind. A face moisturizer is important to prevent drying of the skin at all times.
Kiehl's offers a Sodium PCA Oil-free Moisturizer that is light and will not clog pores. This is a good all-purpose face moisturizer for all occasions.Price: $17.50USD- light and easily-absorbed consistency
- no particular scent
Also from Kiehl's, the Facial Fuel Moisturizer with SPF15 is another alternative for an everyday moisturizer. The formula contains caffeine, which will waken up the skin a little and leave a refreshing feeling upon application.Price: $20.50USD (2.5oz size)
- light liquidly cream texture
- refreshing scent
- skin feels refreshed upon application (a minty sensation)
4. Essentials Carrying Bag - You can definitely carry all these products in a pocket of your preferred day bag, but if you're one to hate loose objects in your bag, here are some timeless bags to carry your essentials in:
LV offers this sleek Macao Clutch from the Damier Canvas line. It's small enough to fit into your day bag, but large enough to put your essentials in (as well as other essential makeup, ladies).Price: $575.00USDDimensions: 7.9" x 5.1" x 2"For the ladies out there (or if you don't mind a heart on the bag), there is the Gucci white guccissima leather cosmetic pouch with light gold hardware. My rule is this: try to avoid Gucci canvas products when possible: they often get dirty easily and are very commonly counterfeitted. If you are investing in a quality brand, stick with quality materials.Price: $245.00USDDimensions: 5.5" x 2.7"If it comes to a cosmetic/toiletries bag, you cannot overlook Prada. With its signature nylon canvas, the Prada Nylon Beauty Case sets the standard for travel essentials bags. The nylon is easy to clean and the design is simple, yet subtle. Price: $195.00USDDimensions: 9" x 5" x 3.75"Kiehl's products can be found at www.kiehls.com
Glysomed products can be found at your local drug store
Crabtree & Evelyn products can be found at store.crabtree-evelyn.com
Louis Vuitton Products can be found at www.louisvuitton.com
Gucci products can be found at www.gucci.com
Prada products can be found at www.saksfifthavenue.com
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