To apply makeup, in any circumstance, long live the makeup bag! Discover our five essentials, for a successful beauty look every time and anywhere. 

The makeup bag is for many an essential that is not ready to leave the handbag. Practical, it allows you to carry your favorite products absolutely everywhere with you. Summer and winter, makeup touch-ups (for those who wear makeup) are essential. Before an evening out, before work (being able to put on makeup on the subway or in the car is a small time saver), between two appointments. With the bag, or the vanity case as we can call it, it is essential to choose your favorites. Obviously, you can't carry around your entire bathroom! At the ROSEBLOG editorial team, we have our five must-have favorites: 

A foundation 

It is the ally of all beauty addicts. Foundation has the magical power to hide small imperfections and offer a radiant complexion in less than two! Ideal friend for the morning after a bad night, faithful companion for express touch-ups, you still have to choose it well. There are several rules for choosing the ideal foundation: 

• The shade: it's a battle that many still have. Finding the ideal shade of foundation that will perfectly match your skin tone. The differences in the undertones of each skin do not make the task easy! Fortunately, nowadays and with recent technologies, cosmetic brands are innovating by offering wider color palettes, but also formulations that adapt to your skin tone! Others still offer to create your foundation on site thanks to the colorimetric analysis of a machine. Otherwise, there is always the good advice of a perfumery specialist (as long as she doesn't make a mistake!).
• Texture: fluid, creamy, powder... How to define which of these textures to choose? Fluid foundation is perfect when you are looking for a light veil, which noticeably unifies the complexion. Creamy foundation will be better suited to skin looking for more even coverage where powder will effectively hide all imperfections. But be careful, the latter should be avoided on problem or dry skin in order to avoid the plastered effect... Nowadays there are lighter powders, the best thing to do is to seek advice from specialists because each skin is different!
• The finish: matte, satin, light. It all depends on the desired effect, the matte finish is perfect for those who want a flawless complexion like Kim Kardashian. This type of foundation is very popular on TV sets or photo shoots because it gives the skin a veil of perfection. Be careful though, on dry and problem skin it can highlight imperfections more... Not to mention that regular use can suffocate the skin. We make sure to choose a non-comedogenic one to avoid small pimples. The satin finish is ideal for those looking for a glowy and healthy glow effect without too much effort! Its texture is generally enriched with pearly or shimmering agents. It covers imperfections without having that ultra-made-up and compact effect that can sometimes bother some people. The light texture is the one found in BB and CC creams, or even tinted creams. Ultra soft, it covers the skin with a light tinted veil, just enough to camouflage a few light imperfections and enhance a healthy glow.

A corrector 

Concealer is even more essential than foundation. This miracle product will erase dark circles and imperfections with a stroke of the brush. Generally contained in small bottles, it is practical to carry. You can even just use concealer and skip the foundation step! Concealer requires some knowledge to be well selected. For example, to avoid any demarcation, you will favor a shade slightly lighter than your original skin tone (one tone below, no more!) and in some cases the exact shade of your skin. Just like foundation, concealer has different textures and comes in different formats. Creamy, powdery, liquid, small pot format, tube, pencil, pen... There are a multitude of them to be able to effectively choose the right one.

How to apply concealer effectively: on dark circles, apply the concealer and blend it with your finger, beauty blender or flat brush. You can also apply it to areas where there are imperfections, in a localized manner without spreading it! 

A good mascara

Mascara is the essential asset for a sparkling and alert look! You can easily skip the eyeshadow and liner step when you have a good mascara on hand. You choose it according to your tastes and expectations. More volume, elongated lashes, colored lashes? (it's also possible!), to choose a good mascara, you pay attention to your brush. It's the brush that does everything, a round and thick brush with a pointed tip will be ideal for adding substance to the lashes, while a curved brush will apply the substance effectively for a curved and elongated effect! Obviously you can't open the packaging before any purchase, so to be sure to make the right choice, check online or with a specialized advisor. 

• The good tip to associate with mascara is the eyelash curler. Always apply before applying mascara to avoid breakage of the eyelashes.
• To keep your eyelashes looking their best and enhance your mascara application, you can take care of them every evening by applying a fortifying serum like ROSELASH from ROSEGOLD PARIS!
• Which mascara for which type of eyelashes? For thin eyelashes, opt for a volume and lengthening mascara. For short eyelashes, choose a lengthening mascara, and for long eyelashes, opt for a mascara with a curling brush with an eyelash curler option!

A pocket mirror

To be able to apply makeup anywhere and in all circumstances, the pocket mirror is ESSENTIAL. It will always be more practical than the camera option of the mobile phone. Some cosmetics (powders) have one integrated, rather practical to enjoy a two in one! 

A lipstick or a gloss

For a delicious smile, a touch of lipstick or gloss is not optional! In addition to moisturizing the lips and preserving their beauty capital, lipstick or gloss will also spice up a rather basic beauty look. If we have gone for a basic light look (with only mascara for example) then we can allow ourselves a bright, flashy or deep color like a beautiful blood red. If we have made-up eyes then gloss is perfect. 

• To choose your lipstick or gloss well, pay attention to its formulation. A rich and moisturizing texture will always be more interesting than a drying and unpleasant product for the lips, which, let's remember, are a very fragile part of the face.