Tools for the vanity

The edgeless pink sponge in latex-free foam. Use it damp to press tint into skin, dry it in open air and replace it every 8 to 12 weeks.

Latex-free foam with angled sides and a fine point for around the nose. It works damp or dry and costs little enough to replace often.

A dense, flat-topped brush of soft synthetic fibers for liquids and creams. Buff a skin tint on in small circles to spread it thin.

A small synthetic brush for liquids and creams, sized for cream blush on the cheekbone. Its fibers hold little product and rinse out fast.

Stainless steel with hand-filed tips at a 25° slant, for brows. When it dulls, Tweezerman sharpens it free; you pay the postage there.

Reusable pads made to remove makeup with water only, for anyone who uses a wipe at night. The maker says each replaces up to 500 wipes.

A steel gua sha for facial massage, used over an oil or serum so it glides. The steel is non-porous and washes with soap and warm water.

A microfiber headband to keep hair off your face and two wristlets that catch the water running down your arms while you wash.

A full-size dryer with five heats, three speeds, two concentrators and two brushes in the box. Two-year warranty; a diffuser costs extra.

For wet hair, in or out of the shower: long teeth work through knots, short ones smooth. The Large size suits long, thick or curly hair.

A 34-inch satin-covered foam rod and two scrunchies. Wrap damp or dry hair around it, sleep in it and unwind the curls in the morning.

A cap lined with charmeuse satin, worn to bed so hair rests on satin, not cotton. Made to stay on all night, over any hairstyle.

Czech crystal glass, 139 mm long, with an etched surface that does not wear smooth. Guaranteed for life against defects, not breakage.

A stainless steel clipper with a curved blade that follows the nail. Wipe it with alcohol after use; a toenail version is sold too.

Stainless steel. The flat end, its edges buffed, eases cuticles back without scratching the nail; the curved end cleans under it.

A stainless steel rasp for heels, used on dry skin before a bath. Rinse it and let it air-dry. Skip it with diabetes or poor circulation.

An 8-inch 5x mirror for brows and detail, lit to a CRI of 95 with a sunlight and a candlelight setting. Rechargeable; five-year warranty.

A flicker-free bulb with a CRI of 95 or more for the lamp by your mirror; choose 5000K. Not dimmable, and not for enclosed fixtures.

Two lit mirrors, 1x and 10x, that fold into a compact for a bag. It runs on three AAA batteries, not included; the light is cool white.

Recycled heavyweight nylon with a ripstop lining, an inside mesh pocket and piping that holds its shape. It goes in the washing machine.

Neoprene that hand-washes and dries fast, so a leaked bottle means a rinse, not a new bag. In a small size or a large one.

Translucent boxes in five sizes that stack or sit side by side in a drawer, so everything stays in view. Lids are sold separately.

Soft silicone travel bottles with a locking cap, in 1.7, 2.5 and 3.4 oz. Every size is allowed in a carry-on bag.