My Makeup Bag · Holiday Edition

They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin,…

One small vanity case, six very serious products

Holiday season looks poetic on invitations. In reality it is recycled air, late dinners, group photos you did not consent to, and makeup done in any mirror you can find. The goal is simple: one bag, a few products that actually earn their seat.

This is the edit.

1. THE BAG

Tory Burch Kira Diamond Quilted Leather Vanity Case in Red

A small red vault for everything that matters. Diamond-quilted leather, top handle, structured shape that stands upright on a sink instead of collapsing in a puddle. It looks like it belongs next to a coupe of champagne and a hotel key card.

Inside, there is enough room for a real-life kit: base, liner, mascara, blush, lips. The zipper runs around the edge so it opens like a tiny trunk, which means you can see everything at once instead of blindly fishing for a lip oil in bad lighting.

Price: 470 USD
Shop: Tory Burch Kira Vanity Case

2. BASE

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

This is the “I have a face, I just need it edited” step. Light to medium coverage with a soft sheen that reads as skin, not mask. It smooths out uneven patches, leaves a bit of glow, and quietly covers for the holiday sugar and lack of sleep. SPF 20 helps if you find yourself outside more than planned.

Use one layer for daytime and tap a second where you need more support before dinner. Fingers work, a brush works — whatever your hotel room gives you will cooperate.

Price: 34 USD
Shop: Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturizer

3. LINER

Pat McGrath Labs Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner

When you have ten minutes between “I just arrived” and “they are already downstairs,” this is the tool. The felt tip stays sharp, the black is properly black, and the formula does not migrate into odd corners of your eye halfway through the evening.

Trace a slim line along the lashes for quiet definition or drag it out into a full wing when the outfit asks for more. It survives heaters, humidity, and long conversations.

Price: 36 USD
Shop: Pat McGrath Perma Precision Liner

4. MASCARA

Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara

Lashes that register in candlelight without turning into stiff spikes. The brush is dense, the formula is plush, and two coats give you serious volume with enough separation that it still looks intentional.

You can add a third coat later in the night without it crumbling, which is useful when you decide not to go home after “just one drink.”

Price: 14.70 USD
Shop: Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Mascara

5. BLUSH

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

This bottle is tiny and deeply rude in how effective it is. One dot per cheek, blended with fingers, and your face stops looking like it has been indoors for three days. The pigment is strong, so start small and build.

It sits nicely over tinted moisturizer, does not turn patchy, and keeps its energy hours later under restaurant lighting. Warm shades like “Joy” or softer tones like “Virtue” work well for holiday skin that needs life, not theatre.

Price: 20 USD
Shop: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush

6. LIPS

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

Gloss for people who usually avoid gloss. This is an oil that hugs the lips instead of sliding straight onto your chin. It gives high shine, a soft wash of colour that adjusts slightly to your own tone, and a cushioned finish that feels like skincare.

Wear it alone during the day, over a neutral liner for something polished, or on top of a red stain when the dress is already doing the talking. It is the one product in the bag that makes you look put together even when everything else is still in progress.

Price: 42 USD
Shop: Dior Lip Glow Oil

One red vanity case, six products, and you can do a full face in a bathroom you do not recognize, in under fifteen minutes, and still like the photos later.

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Dina Yassin

They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin, it’s more than just storytelling—it’s an art, a science, and a little bit of magic. As the Co-Founder, Chief Storyteller, and Editor-in-Chief of GAZETTA—among many other titles—she’s the woman behind the words, the visionary shaping narratives, and the creative force redefining luxury fashion journalism in the digital age. With over two decades of experience in luxury brand consulting, creative direction, and trend forecasting, Dina has worked with some of the most coveted names in the industry—think Van Cleef & Arpels, Kenzo, Bvlgari, Hermès, and Chloe—all while keeping her finger firmly on the pulse of what’s next. Her work has graced the pages of Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast Traveler, Mojeh Magazine, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, 7 Corriere, and The Rake—among many other top-tier titles—solidifying her reputation as a fashion and luxury thought leader. But here’s the twist—Dina isn’t just reporting on the future; she’s creating it. Under her leadership, GAZETTA introduced EVVIE 7, an AI-driven journalist pushing the boundaries of editorial innovation. Because in a world where algorithms influence aesthetics as much as designers, Dina ensures GAZETTA stays one step ahead, seamlessly blending technology, culture, and high fashion into a platform that speaks to the modern, forward-thinking luxury consumer. Beyond her editorial expertise, Dina is a renowned luxury brand consultant, trend strategist, and creative powerhouse who thrives at the intersection of fashion, culture, and digital storytelling. Whether she’s consulting on luxury branding, forecasting emerging trends, directing high-profile fashion campaigns, or curating immersive experiences, she’s always asking the big questions—What’s next? Who’s shaping it? And most importantly, how do we make it unforgettable? One thing is certain: Dina Yassin is always at the forefront of what’s next.