Back to work with Catrice Cosmetics: Your handbag and desk beauty essentials

As we welcome in the new year and the work grind picks up, there’s no better time to refresh your beauty routine with on-the-go essentials! 

Whether you're dashing to a meeting or freshening up at your desk, Catrice Cosmetics has curated the ultimate lineup to keep you looking polished and feeling confident all day.

These products are easy to pop into your handbag or display on your desk for quick touch-ups, making them perfect companions for your work life!

Eye-opening essentials

Catrice Glam & Doll Endless Lash Mascara – R99.95

Achieve long, voluminous and perfectly defined lashes that last all day with the Catrice Glam & Doll Endless Lash Mascara. This powerhouse mascara delivers impressive length and volume, making it your go-to for a polished, wide-eyed look.

 Ideal for those early morning presentations or back-to-back meetings. Application is super easy, start by gently wiggling the precision brush in a zigzag motion at the base of your lashes, then sweep upwards to coat each lash evenly.

For an even more dramatic effect, apply a second coat focusing on the outer lashes to create a fluttery, eye-opening finish.

Catrice Curl Freeze Lash Styling Gel – R104.95

For the girl on the move, achieve perfectly curled and separated lashes with this powerhouse product. The lightweight gel has a milky black tint that subtly enhances your lashes while keeping them in place throughout your busy schedule. It’s the ultimate clean beauty look essential. Start by curling your lashes to create the perfect base. 

Next, apply one or two coats of the Catrice Curl Freeze Lash Styling Gel 010 Milky Black Tint, using the brush to separate and define your lashes for a customised look. Allow the gel to dry and enjoy beautifully curled lashes that stay put all day.

Pro Tip: This versatile gel also works wonderfully as a mascara primer, giving your lashes added lift and hold for a flawless finish!

Catrice Caffeine Kick Lash & Brow Serum – R99.95

Give your lashes and brows the care they deserve with this nourishing growth serum. Infused with widelash™ and 2% caffeine, it’s designed to promote fuller, healthier lashes and brows in just four weeks of daily use. Its active complex, featuring a powerful blend of peptides, panthenol and caffeine, works to strengthen and condition, leaving your features naturally framed and beautifully polished. 

The lightweight, transparent texture and easy-to-use brush applicator make it a breeze to apply, seamlessly integrating into your beauty routine for effortlessly enhanced results!

Catrice Brow Sleek Laminating Wax – R104.95

Say goodbye to unruly brows! This laminating wax delivers a professional, lifted brow look. The double-ended applicator ensures precision, so you can master the sleek style even in a rush. 

Catrice Perfect Duo XXL Effect Mascara – R149.95

Take your workday glam to new heights with the Catrice Perfect Duo XXL Effect Mascara 010 - the ultimate multitasker for bold, beautiful lashes. Featuring a dual-action brush, this mascara delivers intense volume with its fibre brush and dramatic length with the silicone brush, giving you a flawless, eye-catching look in just a few swipes. 

Its compact size makes it a desk or handbag essential, perfect for midday touch-ups or transitioning seamlessly from office chic to after-hours glam. Whether you're leading a meeting or meeting your colleagues, this mascara ensures your lashes stay on point all day long!

Skin Perfecting Heroes

Catrice Caffeine Kick Under Eye Serum – R99.95

Combat the effects of long work hours with the hydrating and brightening power of the Catrice Caffeine Kick Under Eye Serum. Featuring a cooling metal ball applicator, this serum soothes and de-puffs, instantly leaving your under-eye area refreshed and radiant! 

 Its milky texture, enriched with caffeine, avocado oil and apricot kernel oil, delivers deep hydration while promoting a bright and awake appearance. Lightweight and easy to use, this serum is your secret weapon for looking fresh and feeling revitalised all day long! 

Pro Tip: Apply the Catrice Caffeine Kick Under Eye Serum under your eyes with the three cooling metal applicators and lightly tap the product into your skin with your ring finger if needed. For an extra cooling effect, keep the serum in the fridge.

Catrice Colour Flush pH-Reactive Multi Stick – R99.95

Add a natural flush of colour to your look with this versatile multi-use stick. Designed to adapt to your skin’s unique pH, it creates a personalised soft pink hue that’s perfect for enhancing your cheeks and lips. The super-soft balm texture glides on effortlessly, leaving a fresh, nourished feel and a subtle dewy finish - ideal for quick touch-ups between tasks and the perfect handbag staple!

Desk-to-Dinner Essentials

Catrice Cozy Glow Eye & Cheek Palette – R227.95

The Catrice Cozy Glow Eye & Cheek Palette is your ultimate multitasking marvel, featuring six warm, complementary shades designed to create flawless looks for any occasion. With blush, highlighter and four versatile eyeshadows, this palette simplifies your makeup routine, letting you effortlessly transition from a soft daytime glow to bold evening glam. 

The integrated mirror makes it a practical addition to your desk or handbag, perfect for touch-ups on the go!

Pro Tip: Sweep the blush onto the apples of your cheeks for a natural flush, add the highlighter to the high points of your face for a radiant glow and use the eyeshadows to craft a subtle or dramatic eye look. Blend seamlessly for a polished finish, no matter where the day takes you!

Catrice Blush Affair Cream & Powder Palette – R124.95

Elevate your workday look effortlessly with this versatile powder and cream duo blush palette. Designed for seamless application, it offers easy blendable and buildable coverage, allowing you to switch between a natural finish and a fresh, dewy glow that lasts all day. 

Use the powder alone for a subtle, polished look or layer it with the cream for a dimensional, soft-focus effect that’s perfect for work presentations or after-hours events. Available in three trend-inspired shades (010, 020 and 040)  to complement various skin tones, this compact palette is a must-have desk essential - helping you mix, match and create a look that’s uniquely you whenever inspiration strikes! 

Catrice The Hot Mocca Eyeshadow Palette – R149.95

Enhance your workday look with the Catrice The Hot Mocca Eyeshadow Palette, a must-have for effortless, versatile eye makeup! Featuring a range of warm, complementary shades, this palette allows you to create everything from a subtle, professional look for the office to a bold, smokey eye for after-hours. 

The highly pigmented eyeshadows blend smoothly, ensuring a long-lasting, flawless finish that keeps you looking fresh and polished throughout the day. Thanks to its compact design, this palette can easily slip into your bag for effortless touch ups on the go. 

Presentation Ready Lips

Catrice Lip Lovin' Overnight Lip Mask – R88.95

We all know that the perfect pucker begins the night before! Give your lips the ultimate overnight care with the Catrice Lip Lovin’ Overnight Lip Mask 020 Cherry Pop. This soothing lip mask, in a cherry pink shade with a subtle cherry flavour, is packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, cherry oil and vitamin E, ensuring your lips stay soft and hydrated while you sleep. 

Perfect for those late nights, this intensive treatment works to repair and deeply moisturise, so you wake up with lips that are smooth, plump and ready to face the day ahead.

Catrice Care In Colours Lip Balm – R88.95

Infused with shea and cocoa butter, these balms provide intense hydration with a hint of colour. Choose from various shades (010 - 060) to keep your lips soft and kissably smooth, no matter the weather or air-conditioned office! From barely there nudes to perfect pinks and rebellious red, there is a balm or two for everyone! 

Catrice Holiday Lips Caring Lip Balm – R88.95

Keep your lips nourished, protected, and effortlessly chic with the Catrice Holiday Lips Caring Lip Balm. Infused with coconut oil, this balm provides intense hydration while the SPF 25 shield protects your lips from harmful UV rays - making it an essential for sunny lunchtime strolls or outdoor meetings! Its sheer colour adds a natural, flattering tint, perfect for a subtle polished look without the fuss. 

Available in a variety of shades (010, 020, 030), this balm is as versatile as it is caring, ensuring your lips stay soft, healthy and perfectly pouty throughout the day.

With Catrice's work-friendly beauty range, staying fabulous on the go has never been simpler. Whether you’re tackling emails, leading a presentation or heading to after-work drinks, these products ensure you’re always ready for whatever the day brings! 

Grab yours at these leading retailers: Amazon, Clicks, Dis-Chem, Edgars, MediRite, SkinMiles, Superbalist and Takealot.

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