Quick answer: If Nikol could only take 10 beauty products to a deserted island, she picks four hardworking Nikol Beauty makeup items (a concealer, the Cameo waterproof lip liner, the Dream Melt Lip Mask, and her Volume Up mascara) plus six third-party favorites: a Megababe deodorant, La Mer SPF 50, a Dior night moisturizer, an Elemis cleansing balm, an Oribe anti-humidity spray, and a Louis Vuitton rose fragrance. The whole theme is multitasking.
Key takeaways
- Multitaskers win. Every pick either does more than one job or is a genuine can't-live-without.
- Just four makeup products. Concealer, lip liner, lip mask, and mascara cover the whole face.
- Skin protection is non-negotiable. An SPF 50 doubles as daytime moisturizer; a richer cream handles night.
- Feeling like yourself counts. Two fragrances make the list because smelling good matters as much as coverage.
- Mix of brands. Four Nikol Beauty staples and six third-party favorites.
Hey ladies! Nikol set herself a fun challenge: if she were stranded on a deserted island and could bring only 10 beauty products, which would earn a spot? The answer is a lean, versatile edit where almost everything pulls double (or triple) duty. Here's the full list and why each one made the cut.
What are Nikol's 10 desert-island beauty products?
Nikol ranks them roughly in the order she'd reach for them, starting with the makeup that does the most work:
- A creamy concealer she uses to spot-target pigmentation so it doubles as a foundation.
- The Cameo waterproof lip liner — line, fill for a lipstick, then dab on cheeks as blush.
- The Dream Melt Lip Mask, a fragrance-free treatment that also works as a gloss.
- Her Volume Up mascara, which she front-loads so it can smudge into a soft eyeliner.
- Megababe "Rosie Pits" — a clean daily deodorant with a rosy scent.
- La Mer SPF 50 that pulls double duty as a daytime moisturizer.
- Dior Capture Totale as a richer night moisturizer for deep hydration.
- An Elemis cleansing balm (the green fig) to melt off SPF and sweat while keeping skin soft.
- An Oribe anti-humidity spray to tame frizz in a tropical climate.
- Louis Vuitton "Les Sables Roses," her deep, rosy signature fragrance.
Which makeup does the most double duty?
Nikol keeps makeup down to four Nikol Beauty pieces because each one covers several needs. Her concealer is placed only where she needs it — over pigmentation and uneven areas — then blended so it evens the skin like a light foundation. The soft, waterproof Cameo lip liner is her three-in-one: lip liner, a filled-in lipstick, and a cream blush for a monochrome look. The Dream Melt Lip Mask layers over the top as a hydrating gloss by day and an overnight lip treatment. And her Volume Up mascara lifts and opens the eyes — front-loaded at the base and pulled up, it can even blur into a smudgy liner.
What skincare, hair, and fragrance made the cut?
Beyond makeup, Nikol's picks are all about protecting and comforting skin. A La Mer SPF 50 guards her face, ears, neck, and decolletage during the day and doubles as a moisturizer. For night she reaches for the richer Dior Capture Totale, which she describes as creamy but not greasy. An Elemis cleansing balm in green fig melts away SPF and grime while staying hydrating, and an Oribe anti-humidity spray calms frizz in her tropical climate without weighing hair down. Rounding it out are two scents she loves: Megababe "Rosie Pits" deodorant and Louis Vuitton "Les Sables Roses." (With any new SPF or skincare, patch-test first, and check with a professional if you have sensitive or reactive skin.)
How do you build a minimalist beauty kit?
Nikol's edit is a great blueprint for a travel or capsule kit. The rules are simple:
- Choose multitaskers — a liner that becomes lipstick and blush, a balm that cleanses and conditions.
- Cover the non-negotiables: sun protection, hydration, and clean skin.
- Keep one or two things that simply make you feel like yourself (for Nikol, that's fragrance).
- Favor products you already reach for daily over anything untested.
The bottom line
Ten products, four of them makeup, and almost every one earning its keep by doing more than one job — that's how Nikol builds a beauty kit she could live out of anywhere. If you want to start your own multitasking edit, explore the pieces she leans on most in makeup, browse the fan favorites in best-sellers, or focus on the lips pieces that do the most double duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Nikol's 10 desert-island beauty products?
Four Nikol Beauty makeup items — a concealer, the Cameo waterproof lip liner, the Dream Melt Lip Mask, and her Volume Up mascara — plus six third-party picks: a Megababe deodorant, La Mer SPF 50, a Dior night moisturizer, an Elemis cleansing balm, an Oribe anti-humidity spray, and a Louis Vuitton rose fragrance.
Are all 10 products from Nikol Beauty?
No. Four of the ten are Nikol Beauty makeup staples: the concealer, the Cameo waterproof lip liner, the Dream Melt Lip Mask, and the Volume Up mascara. The other six are third-party favorites she genuinely uses, spanning skincare, hair care, deodorant, and fragrance from other brands.
Which product is the best multitasker?
The Cameo waterproof lip liner is the standout. Nikol uses it three ways from a single pencil: as a lip liner, filled in as a lipstick, and dabbed onto the cheeks as a cream blush for a soft monochrome look. Her concealer is a close second, standing in for foundation.
Is this a good list for a minimalist travel kit?
Yes. Because nearly every product does double or triple duty and covers skin protection, hydration, lips, eyes, and scent, the edit works beautifully as a compact travel or capsule kit. It is essentially a ready-made packing list for looking and feeling put-together with very little.
What fragrance does Nikol pick?
Her signature choice is Louis Vuitton "Les Sables Roses," which she describes as deep and rosy rather than light, and a compliment-getter. She also brings Megababe "Rosie Pits" deodorant for an everyday rose scent, since she is admittedly obsessed with rose fragrances.
