If I misplaced my complete makeup bag, here are the 12 products I would repurchase before the New Year.

      As much as I would love to be one of those stylish people with a meticulously curated makeup routine consisting of five essential products, my cosmetic bag is literally bursting with tubes, compacts, and pots of color. (I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I’ve broken a few zippers trying to forcefully close the overstuffed pouches.) I’ll give myself a break since testing new makeup formulas is part of my job, but it’s clear that minimalism isn’t my thing.

      However, if my overflowing makeup bag were to be stolen, lost during travel, or just mysteriously disappeared (as clutter tends to do), after spending a few days grieving over my extensive collection that includes some limited-edition gems I would truly miss, I would move on to repurchasing my absolute must-have products. Curious what those staples are? Keep scrolling to see my 12 immediate repurchases. While I’m still not a minimalist, these are the core items I simply cannot imagine being without.

      **Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops**

      Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. When it comes to base products, I require a lightweight, breathable formula that effectively conceals discoloration without being cakey. This serum-like formula meets every requirement. To me, it’s just right—super sheer yet provides sufficient coverage, which is rare for skin tints. With suspended pigments that form a mesh-like veil over the skin, this formula is my secret to achieving "butter" skin. I wear it daily but can layer it for more glamorous occasions. I even wore it to an outdoor summer wedding, and it stayed flawless all night long.

      **Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer**

      Forever and always my go-to concealer. I’ve tried countless formulas over the years, but I always return to this full-coverage option. (Just in case you’re wondering, I use the shade Cotton.) It’s fantastic for under-eye circles and blemishes, thanks to its creamy texture and microspherical powders that blur and brighten, keeping my under-eyes hydrated and fresh without looking cakey, yet not so oily that it slides off blemishes and creates patchiness.

      **True story:** I’ve never received a compliment on my brows until I started using this pencil. It’s a hybrid between a pencil and a pomade, featuring a precise tip for hair-like strokes and a flat edge ideal for filling in sparse spots. I get a brow tint every six weeks since my arches are thin and light, and this formula helps extend those appointments by weeks, if not months. I use the shade Cool Dark Brown with a gray brow gel (trust me), and I swear my brows look impeccably groomed.

      **Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Cream Contour Duo**

      I’ve introduced multiple friends, colleagues, and my mom to this award-winning Tom Ford palette. I was a bit late to the party, trying it out last year after Rita Ora touted it as a makeup bag essential, and I’m so glad I finally did. I use the creamy contour under my cheekbones and on my eyelids daily, sometimes without any other base products. It’s truly all I need to look polished.

      **Refy Dual Ended Complexion Brush**

      My makeup bag can’t be complete without a quality brush, and if I could only repurchase one, it would be this dual-ended option from Refy. The smaller rounded end is perfect for blending concealer under the eyes—distributing the pigment flawlessly—while the larger fluffy brush smoothly blends foundation and blush, creating a soft-focus effect. On days when I’m pressed for time or feeling lazy, I can use this one brush for my entire face: skin tint, concealer, contour, blush, and even eyeshadow.

      If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with Tower 28's Oneliner in the shade Work of Art. No other eyeliner matches this rosy-brown shade—and I’ve tried plenty! I wore it on my wedding day, and my makeup artist was so impressed with how natural it looked on my slightly over-lined lips that she immediately ordered it for her own kit.

      **Violette_FR Bisou Balm Sheer Matte Lipstick**

      I certainly need to follow up with lip color! Lip products are like blushes (you can never have too many, in my opinion), but if I were restocking my collection one at a time, I’d start with this versatile lipstick and balm combo. Its sheer-matte finish gives my lips a lovely "just-kissed" blur and is very forgiving. You can apply it without a mirror (which I have done) and it’ll look effortlessly lived-in. I wouldn’t expect less from one of the top French makeup brands!

      **Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Waterproof Gel Eyeliner**

      I don’t always wear eyeliner, but when I do, I prefer a soft, smudgy