NYFW Essentials #2: Cheri’s Makeup Bag

In her second essentials installment, Nordstrom National Beauty and Fragrance Director, Cheri Botiz gives us a peek into her New York Fashion Week cosmetics bag so we can all pinch her makeup secrets.

This is always an exciting trip to pack for. As you can see, I love bright pops of sheer color on the lips. I also tend to go for illuminated cheeks and defined eyes with flirty lashes.

1 – Cosmetic Cases: I love this bag by Marc Jacobs. It comes in a couple colors, and it’s reversible!

2 – Eyes: A simple, defined eye with a brush made just for the bottom lashes, two kinds of dramatic mascara, liner and a brow gel – everything I need.
Clinique ‘Bottom Lash’ Mascara
Lancôme ‘Hypnôse Drama’ Waterproof Instant Full Body Volume Mascara
Lancôme ‘Cils Booster XL’ Super Enhancing Mascara Base
Clinique ‘Quickliner’ for Eyes Intense
Anastasia Brow Gel

3 – Face: Mineral powder for a natural-matte finish, plus a magic pen for instant, radiant touch-ups to combat shadows and other signs of NYFW fatigue.
M·A·C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
Laura Mercier Finishing Brush
Yves Saint Laurent ‘Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch

4 – Lips: Colorful glosses and a shiny stain—I want plenty of choices to fit my mood!
NARS ‘Larger than Life’ Lip Gloss - in ‘Place Vendome’ and ‘Gold Digger’
Bobbi Brown ‘Neons & Nudes’ Lip Gloss
Yves Saint Laurent ‘Rouge Pur Couture – Vernis a Levres’ Glossy Stain (Nordstrom Exclusive)

5 – Cheeks: Just a hint of natural-looking color with a sheer tint.
Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Cheek Tint