Beautycon is basically the ultimate stress test for a beauty routine. With Hotel Per La serving as our home base for the weekend, the testing starts long before we make it to Rolling Greens. Between getting ready, panels, interviews, photo ops, brand activations, and weaving through the massive space alongside thousands of beauty lovers, there isn’t much time—or mirror space—for constant touch-ups. Whatever makes it into our bags has to work quickly, travel easily, and keep doing its job long after that first swipe, spritz, or application.

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That’s why our editors aren’t bringing along just anything. We’re packing the products we trust to revive tired skin, tame edges and flyaways, cut down on shine, and make our makeup look intentional even when the day has other plans. Some are longtime favorites; others are newer discoveries that have already earned permanent spots in our cosmetic bags.

Ahead, our editors share the long-day beauty heroes coming with us to Beautycon and why each one deserves our Beautycon Editor-Approved seal.

SACHEU Lip Liner STAY-N® Peel-Off Lip Liner Stain

“Beautycon is not the place for a lip combination that needs constant babysitting. I’m bringing SACHEU’s Lip Liner STAY-N because once the peel-off formula sets, it leaves behind a defined stain that lasts for hours. I can top it with whichever gloss or balm I’m wearing that day without having to completely redraw my lip liner between panels, interviews, and photo ops.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 RUECHI Beauty Hydra Essence Powder & Kryo Sculpting Tool

After flying from Hawaii to San Diego to New York, returning back to San Diego, and then heading to Los Angeles for Beautycon, my skin is officially jet lagged. When there’s no time for a facial, I mix REUCHI Beauty’s Hydra Essence Poowder with water, freeze it inside the Kyro Sculpting Tool, and glide it over my face for a cooling treatment that helps reduce the look of puffiness and restore some much needed hydration. It’s the closest I can get to looking refreshed, sculpted, and considerably more rested than I actually am.

DashDividers_1_500x100 Ruka Hair EdgeSlick Edge Styling Hair Brush

“My Beautycon schedule leaves no room for a hair touch-up that requires a sink (or a sticky edge brush floating around at the bottom of my bag). Ruka Hair’s EdgeSlick has interchangeable brush and comb heads for shaping and laying my baby hairs, plus a stick that lets me scoop out edge control without getting it all over my fingers. Everything fits inside its own travel pod, so I can quickly fix my edges between panels, interviews, and photo ops without creating a mess..”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 DEZI Skin SOL’D Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA+++

“Autumn may be days away, but the sun is still shining in Los Angeles. To keep my skin protected, I’m packing Dezi Skin’s SOL’D Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. Not only does it protect against UVA/UVB rays, but it also doubles as a hydrating moisturizer that layers beautifully under my makeup.”—Raquel Reichard, Deputy Director, Somos

DashDividers_1_500x100 Ourside Moon Dust Eau De Parfum

“There is something about a quick spritz of fragrance that makes me feel instantly refreshed, even after I’ve been running around for hours. I’m slipping an Ourside scent into my Beuatycon bag so I can reset before dinner, an interview, or whatever the day turns into next. This is one of those hypnotizing fruity, floral, and a hint of spice type of scents that feels distinctive and personal without announcing itself from across the room, which is exactly how I like it.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan

“Between the Los Angeles heat, the crowds, and a schedule that has me moving from one end of Rolling Greens to the other, I already know this little fan will be working overtime. Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool Fan can be handheld, worn around the neck, or placed on a table, so I can use it whether I’m walking in between classrooms or holding my phone capturing content. Most importantly, it’s compact enough to carry without making my bag feel like luggage.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops

“Long event days have a way of showing up in my eyes first. LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops work in about a minute and help my eyes look brighter and more awake, even when my call time suggests I should still be in bed. The bottle is teeny-tiny, and I don’t have to distrub my makeup to use it, a huge win-win.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 Squigs Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil

“My hair tends to lose some of its shine after hours of heat, movement, and inevitable touching, so I’m bringing Squigs’ Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil for reinforcement. I only need a few drops to smooth dry-looking ends and bring back a little gloss without completely weighing my hair down. Plus, the lava lamp-esque bottle is impossible lose at the bottom of my bag.

DashDividers_1_500x100 Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick in Muse

“My current obsession is Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick in Muse. It’s buildable, but I love that one swipe gives me just the right amount of color and shine (and it lasts!). At Beautycon, I’ll be on the go all day, so I need a lippie I can apply without a bathroom break or even a mirror at hand. Plus, it keeps my lips soft and hydrated, which is essential for a long day of running around and speaking with talent and attendees.”—Raquel Reichard, Deputy Director, Somos

DashDividers_1_500x100 Lalais The Blotting Compact

“By midday, my T-zone usually makes it very clear that I’ve been running around. Lalais’ refillable Blotting Compact has always been a hero for those moments. It not only removes excess oil without me having to pile on another layer of power, but it also preserves my makeup and gives me a smoothing blurring finish that’s much appreciated at the end of the day. It also has a built-in applicator and mirror, so I can handle a quick touch-up without even having to find a restroom.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist

“A few hours inside a heavily air-conditioned venue can leave my skin feeling surprisingly dry, even when it’s hot outside. Pixi’s hydrating Milky Mist gives me a quick hit of moisture without requiring me to remove or redo my makeup. I can close my eyes, mist over my face, and keep it moving (which is about as complicated as I want my Beautycon touch-up routine to be).”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 Kulfi Beauty Underlined Kajal Eyeliner in Nazar No More (Black)

“I love eye makeup with a little personality, but I don’t want to spend the day checking whether my iner has migrated underneath my eyes. Kulfi Beauty’s Underlined Kajal Eyeliner has the creamy glide I want when I”m applying it and the staying power I need one I’m out and about. It also makes it easy to take my look from daytime panels to nighttime plans with a quick swipe.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

DashDividers_1_500x100 Mented Cosmetics Cloud Cream Skin Tint

“I love serving skin. For Beautycon, I want my face to look polished without wearing a heavy base that becomes uncomfortable halfway through the day. Mented Cosmetics’ Cloud Cream Skin Tint gives me lightweight, buildable coverage while still allowing my actual skin to show through. It’s the kind of easy complexion product I can swipe on in the morning and it stays put all day. Oh, and it melts into my skin beautifully with my fingers, no elaborate brush collection required.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, Shopping Director

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