Beauty | May. 2024
LIGHTEN UP
By Theresa DeMaria
Spring calls for a lightening up—from makeup to the contents of one’s purse. The key to fitting tried and true essentials into a slim spring bag is to downsize.
Don’t let a chipped nail ruin your fun. Pack this metal grit blade nail file with tortoise-acetate handle to smooth out the rough edges. Le FLEUR Nail File, $30, neimanmarcus.com
Fast-absorbing hand cream with a bright, uplifting scent that hydrates for up to 16 hours with a fresh, non-greasy feel. Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream, $30, sephora.com
Dress lips in full coverage color and high-impact shine with Vinyl Cream Lip Stain. The creamy formula melts onto the lips providing 10-hour wear and all-day comfort with no color bleeding or cracking. Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Vinyl Cream Lip Stain, $45, neimanmarcus.com
Add a dash of minimalist sparkle with Jennifer Behr’s lightweight and easy to wear hair ties, all handcrafted in her Brooklyn studio. Jennifer Behr Henley Pearlescent Hair Tie, $98, neimanmarcus.com
It’s stressful when your cellular phone is running low and you’re not home. This credit card sized mini-charger is a game changer. Clutch Pro Lightning Phone Charger, $50, clutchcharger.com
Delicate notes of French wisteria blend with essence of Bulgarian rose and Imperial jasmine. New York Wisteria Blue Rollerball Perfume, $32, neimanmarcus.com
With aloe vera and turmeric, this Prebiotic Hand Sanitizer nourishes and protects while it cleans, renewing skin on all fronts. Agraria Lemon Verbena A+ Prebiotic Hand Sanitizer, 2 oz./ 60 mL, $12, neimanmarcus.com
Up your game with these fun spring colored bandages. Covering cuts never looked so good. Welly Bandages Refill Pack, $14, amazon.com
When you need a quick fix, it’s good to have a stick of minty gum in your bag—all the better when it’s free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives. Refresh Gum Variety Pack Sugar Free Chewing Gum, $20/12 pack, amazon.com
Get an ultra-smooth, flawless look with this ultra-fine powder foundation that keeps even oily skin looking beautifully matte. Crafted in Italy. Chantecaille Compact Makeup Powder Foundation, $89, neimanmarcus.com
