① Sunglasses

I have extremely sensitive eyes and apparently cannot face daylight unassisted.

② Lip balm formula

New formula from the lab that I’ve been testing out. 

③ Mason Pearson brush

Never leave the house without it. 

④ Muji pen and notebook

A gift, now assigned to field notes and thoughts that could absolutely have gone in my Notes app.

⑤ Hair clips

My favorite hair clips my friend got me from Japan. 

⑥ Santa Maria Novella perfume

⑦ Dhikr Counter

I love this thing. It’s a digital substitute for traditional prayer beads. In Islam it’s used to keep count while repeating phrases in remembrance of God. I give them to friends from other faiths too, for mantras, prayers, or even counting blessings. 

⑧ Eyebrow brush

I have very thick brows. Without this, they start making their own decisions.

⑨ Color Glaze in Hibiscus

My go to shade when I want to look a little more alive. I always reapply my blush while I’m out and this color makes you look like you eat vegetables and drink a good amount of water.

⑩ Hydramelt

Is probably our most versatile product. Whenever my skin looks a little dull, I apply it and it gives me an instant glow. There’s no shimmer or glitter. It just makes your skin look naturally hydrated and healthy. I also use it as a lip balm. 

⑪ Soft Blur Powder

Essential. Once I left the house without it and I had to go back and get it. Now I have one in my car too so it’s always near. 

⑫ Velvet Blur in Suede

My favorite shade of lipstick. It’s a cool toned brown. 

⑬ Earphones

I have never once owned a pair of AirPods. I’ve always been a wire earphone girl through and through. 

⑭ Toothbrush/toothpaste

 Non-negotiable. I brush my teeth with the enthusiasm most people reserve for hobbies.

⑮ Alcohol prep pad

For wiping down my phone and sanitizing my hands before I inevitably end up doing my makeup in the car.

⑯ Earl Grey tea bag

I need the bergamot on hand for emergencies.

⑰ Kerasilk Flyaway Wand

Basically mascara for your hair.