Beauty Linda Wells' Workday Must-Haves Are Extremely Luxurious By Samantha Simon Updated on September 28, 2018 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Tommy Ton After almost 25 years at the helm of the beauty magazine Allure, Linda Wells got to see things from a new perspective with the launch of her first makeup line, Flesh. "It was so gratifying to take an idea and create a product that I could hold in my hand," says the editor-turned-chief creative officer of Revlon. "Of course, it was a ton of work. But my advice for younger people is, 'Do the work for the work itself, not for praise or adulation. Then success will follow.' " We asked Wells to fill us in on all of her workday must-haves, from style and beauty basics to office essentials. Scroll down for her top picks. 13 New Skincare Products Worth Buying This Fall For more stories like this, pick up InStyle's October issue, on newsstands and available for digital download now. 01 of 16 Morning Routine Courtesy "I listen to the New York Times Book Review podcast before breakfast." 02 of 16 Meal Plan Karcich/Getty Images "[Breakfast] is almost always an egg-white omelet." 03 of 16 Beauty Basics Courtesy Buy Now "I start with Flesh Illuminating Primer, and then I use Flesh Thickstick Foundation in Birthday Cake." 04 of 16 Pout Perfector Courtesy Buy Now "I'll stick a bit of this Elizabeth Arden cream on my lips." 05 of 16 Power Outfit REX/Shutterstock, Getty Images "I cannot work effectively if I'm not wearing a skirt or dress. For some reason I just don't feel like I'm on the ball when I'm wearing pants. I like Balenciaga, Chanel, Proenza Schouler, and N°21." 06 of 16 Footwear Fave Courtesy Buy Now "I always wear high heels to a meeting. I just feel more on my toes when I have on heels. I've been wearing a lot of Gucci lately, like the rest of the world." 07 of 16 Caffeine Fix SAUL LOEB/Getty Images "I have a Venti Soy Latte from Starbucks every day." 08 of 16 Best Cosmetics Case Courtesy Buy Now "Prada's zippered nylon pouches are so lightweight — plus, you can stick them in the washing machine." 09 of 16 Meeting Must-Haves Courtesy Buy Now "I always have a little Hermès notebook ($35), and I'll use my Cartier pen if I'm feeling fancy." 10 of 16 Signature Scent Courtesy Buy Now "Louis Vuitton Matière Noire eau de parfum is one of my favorites." 11 of 16 Desk Décor Courtesy Buy Now "My Elsa Peretti heart holds paper clips and little things." 12 of 16 Quick Refresh Courtesy Buy Now "I love a good dry shampoo from Oscar Blandi." 13 of 16 Bedside Book Courtesy Buy Now "I've really changed my sleep behavior since reading this." 14 of 16 Office Essential Courtesy Buy Now "This Acqua di Parma candle is so pretty." 15 of 16 Eye-Opener Courtesy Buy Now "Revlon ColorStay 2-in-1 Angled Kajal Eyeliner is part of my daily makeup routine." 16 of 16 Cool Carryall Courtesy Buy Now "I usually carry a Celine bucket bag, and inside there's probably more than anybody should ever carry. I always have my iPad Pro in it, six or so lipsticks, a rattling bunch of pens, sunglasses, and two phones. It looks good on the outside, but on the inside, it's not so pretty." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit