FLOWER IN A VASE

GERBERA in an Ikea Vase

A single pink gerbera.

Gerberas always last forever, and they come in the most amazing range of colours.

SUNSCREEN

SHISEIDO Super UV Sun Block

Face sunscreen.
Good quality, feels good on your skin, easy to apply, subtle sweet nostalgic sunscreen smell, cute and small packaging too. SPF 50+

CHOCOLATE

LINDT Lindor White Chocolate

Chocolate balls of choice.

Creamy white chocolate. Best sucked so your teeth stay clean and it tastes even better melted in your mouth!

COMB

Wide Toothed Comb

The only comb or brush I need at home.
I use it before I shower to untangle knots in my hair, in the shower when I condition my hair, before bed, and once before I leave the house.

EYELINER

AUSTRALIS Long-lasting Retractable Eyeliner in Chocolate and Midnight

The same eyeliner in brown and black.
I use brown for a more natural, "laid back" day and black for every other day. It definitely stays put! And hardly smudges off. It's retractable so you never have to sharpen it.

DIARY

MOLESKINE 12mth Daily Planner

My yearlong diary.
One day per page. Hard cover, rounded corners, includes an attached bookmark and pocket! Survives the whole year. Experiences everything you do. It's perfect.

HAIR CRÈME SERUM

PANTENE PRO-V Night Miracle, Leave on Crème Serum

Leave in hair treatment for when you sleep.
Smells nice, leaves hair feeling silkier than before, and leaves no visible residue that mean hairdressers will complain about. Works well on dry ends.

LIP BALM

PALMER'S Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm

For unchappable lips.
An SPF 15 stick that is smooth, contains vitamin E, and has a pleasant smell and texture that is just plain unannoying.

HANDBAG CREAM

NIVEA Creme, 30mL

A tiny tin of cream in my bag.
I use it on my hands when they are dry, and sometimes a little on my face too. For economic reasons, I also have the giant in comparison 200mL tin to replenish the mini 30mL one. Things are cute when they look the same but are in two very different sizes.

NAIL POLISH

RIMMEL 60 Seconds Nail Polish, Sky High

A turquoise nail polish.
Vibrant colour, 1 second applicator brush that's so easy to use! Nails chipped in a day.

BLUSH

AUSTRALIS Rosy Cheek Blush

Favourite blush.
It's pink, looks natural on my skin, and stays on my cheeks all day.

DESIGNER'S MUG

                      PANTONE Black 4 C

Helps me work.
My favourite mug, usually filled with tea or water.

FACE SCRUB

Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub

Twice a day face scrub.
It smells fresh and citrusy, like Fanta, so sweet it wakes me up in the early morning. It's a gentle exfoliator that works great on the unrelenting blackheads. Leaves skin definitely feeling softer. It foams up just enough so I don't feel that I need to use a cleanser. I tend to use a toner only at night... if I'm not too sleepy and can actually remember to use it.

DENTAL FLOSS

Oral-B Essential Floss

Number 1 choice of dental floss.

It's silky (doesn't get stuck awkwardly in your teeth), smooth and effective flossing guaranteed, not minty in taste.

EYE SHADOW

KATE Gradical Eyes

My day-to-day eye shadow. 

First I use the eye base as a primer on my upper lids, then I apply the deep color on top. It's a rich dark brown, with a little bit on shimmer. It goes on smoothly and lasts fairly long, eventually fading out after an 8 hour day. The case design is compact, geometric, stylish and makes me think of film noir. The brush is really handy for reapplying when you're out.