The Bag Check: Patrick Foley

A beauty-and-wellness inventory from those who carry with intention.

PATRICK FOLEY The Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist trusted by Jaclyn Smith and Jill Biden has made a career of knowing what’s worth buying — and what’s worth carrying.

Patrick is a one-bag man. Long days have turned the backpack he carries every day into what he calls a kind of “security blanket.” Decades in beauty have made him discerning: everything inside has earned its place. Below, Patrick opens up the bag he never leaves behind.

In The Bag

"I only carry one backpack. My days are long, and having the products I love near me is a security blanket."

Gucci GG Black Large Backpack, $2,700 gucci.com

Retrouvé On The Go

"The Nutrient Face Serum is the cornerstone of my routine and something I reach for on my clients. It instantly brightens the complexion and gives the skin luminosity and hydration without ever feeling greasy. The Balancing Face Oil creates that healthy radiance everyone is after and makes skin look youthful and vibrant in every kind of light. And the lip serum gives lasting moisture without feeling sticky or glossy."

Retrouvé Hydrating Lip Serum, $55, Retrouvé Nutrient Face Serum, $325, Retrouvé Balancing Face Oil, $190

The Working Kit

“These are the products and tools that I depend on daily for quick touch-ups.”

“A good complexion piece that does the job.” Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Custom Finish Powder Foundation in 130 Opal, $49 sisley-paris.com, “Good bristles and great for touch-ups.” Sisley Paris Powder Brush, $95 sisley-paris.com, “No. 2 is the perfect tone. It covers without looking like you’re wearing makeup.” Sisley Paris Phyto-Cernes Éclat Eye Concealer in No. 2, $140 sisley-paris.com, “It keeps my hair looking good and is easy to travel with.” Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris The Pocket Brush Radiance & Softness, $95 sisley-paris.com, “It bumps up my hair without making it look like there’s product in it.” R+Co Balloon Dry Volume Spray, $36 randco.com

Sun Protection, Always

“I don’t always know where the day will take me, so I keep a high-SPF cream in my bag in case plans change and I’m outside. I’m very particular: it has to be SPF 50+ and it can’t leave a white cast. For extra coverage, I always have my favorite Dodger hat on hand.”

Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protective Cream SPF 50+, $140 cledepeaubeaute.com, Los Angeles Dodgers ’47 Clean Up Hat, $35 47brand.com

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