If I misplaced my whole makeup bag, these are the 12 items I would repurchase before the New Year.

      As much as I would love to be one of those stylish individuals with a meticulously curated makeup routine consisting of five key products, my own makeup bag is practically overflowing with tubes, compacts, and pots of color. (I'm a bit embarrassed to confess that I've broken a few zippers trying to close the stuffed pouches.) I’ll give myself some grace since my job involves testing the latest and greatest makeup products, but it’s clear that I'm far from a minimalist.

      However, let’s say, hypothetically, that my overstuffed makeup bag was stolen, misplaced, or just somehow wandered off (as clutter tends to do). After spending about three business days mourning my long-held collection—which features some limited-edition gems that I'd genuinely be heartbroken to lose—I would start by restocking my essential, must-have products. What are those essentials? Great question: Keep reading to discover my 12 immediate repurchases. No, I still wouldn't qualify as a minimalist, but these are the foundational items I simply cannot live without.

      **Victoria Beckham Beauty**

      The Foundation Drops

      Are they pricey? Yes. But are they worth it? Absolutely. For base products, I seek a lightweight, breathable option that can effectively cover discoloration without looking cakey, and this serum-like formula meets all my criteria. It’s my Goldilocks product—super sheer yet surprisingly provides enough coverage, which is quite rare in the skin tint category. With suspended pigments that create a mesh-like veil over my skin, this formula is my secret for achieving that "butter" skin look. I use it for daily looks but can easily add layers for more glamorous occasions. I even wore it to an outdoor summer wedding, and it looked flawless all night.

      **Hourglass**

      Vanish Airbrush Concealer

      My go-to concealer, now and forever. I’ve tried countless formulas over the years, yet I always return to this full-coverage option (I use the shade Cotton, for those interested). It works wonders for both dark circles and blemishes due to its creamy consistency and microspherical powders that blur and brighten. It’s hydrating enough to keep my under-eye area plump and bright (never cakey) while not being so oily that it slides off blemishes and creates a patchy look.

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

      **Tom Ford**

      Shade and Illuminate Cream Contour Duo

      I’ve got several friends, colleagues, and my mom hooked on this award-winning Tom Ford palette. I must admit, I came a bit late to the party, deciding to try it last year after Rita Ora called it a makeup-bag must-have. Oh, am I glad I finally got my hands on it! Not a day goes by without applying the creamy contour underneath my cheekbones and on my eyelids, often without any other base product. It's truly all I need to appear polished.

      **Refy**

      Dual Ended Complexion Brush

      My makeup bag isn’t complete without a high-quality brush, and if I had to select just one to repurchase, it would be this dual-ended option from Refy. The smaller rounded end is excellent for buffing concealer under the eyes, distributing the pigment perfectly, while the larger fluffy brush blends foundation and blush seamlessly for a soft-focus finish. When I’m pressed for time or feeling lazy, I use this single brush for my entire face: skin tint, concealer, contour, blush, and even eyeshadow.

      If you know me, then you know I’m obsessed with Tower 28's Oneliner, particularly the shade Work of Art. No other liner has achieved the same rosy-brown hue—and I’ve tried many! I even wore it on my wedding day, and when my makeup artist saw how naturally it enhanced my slightly over-lined lips, she immediately ordered it for her kit.

      **Violette_FR**

      Bisou Balm Sheer Matte Lipstick

      Naturally, I need to follow up with lip color, right? Lip products are like blushes (in my opinion, you can never have too many), but if I’m replacing my collection one by one, I’d start with this versatile lipstick-balm. The sheer-matte formula gives my lips the perfect “just-kissed” blur, and it’s really forgiving. You could apply it in the back of a cab without a mirror (which I’ve done), and it will look intentionally