Soft Life Ready: My Weekday VS My Weekend Makeup Kits

 

There’s a certain kind of magic in knowing exactly what to reach for before stepping out the door. My weekday and weekend kits aren’t just about makeup — they’re about mood, rhythm, and the little luxuries that make every day feel like part of my soft life journey. Whether it’s a quick dash to my son's piano lessons and running errands or a full day out under city lights, these kits keep my glow intentional, effortless, and ready for anything.

There’s a certain confidence in having your glow packed and ready — like slipping your crown into your bag before facing the world. These kits aren’t just about makeup; they’re my way of saying, “I show up for myself, every single time.”

The Difference Between Weekday and Weekend Glow

I keep two kits because on weekdays, I bring almost everything by myself. You've seen my olive tote, right? Aside from piano lessons, we run some errands, and have our mini dates. With all of these things to bring, I keep my weekday bags small. I only bring the necessities. A Queen doesn’t need an army to command presence. A touch of balm, a swipe of color, and her quiet power does the rest.

We also don't stay out for too long during weekends, so there's no need to bring a lot. 

Weekends are another story. We're out almost the whole day. Before I started my soft life, I only brought a lipstick and a lip balm. That's it. My foundation would be cakey or faded by the end of the day and I have nothing to touch it up. When I was single, I used to bring a decent sized makeup kit in my bag. Oh, how motherhood and life have changed me. 

But, as my son says, I'm rectifying the situation now. 

Without further ado, here are my makeup kits.

My Weekday Makeup Kit (Tiny But Mighty)

Weekday = minimal, functional, fast.

Clear case from Daiso

I love this clear structured case because the pots can stay upright, preventing spills. It's tiny, but it packs a lot. 

Products:

• Mini cream pots (BYS Cloudskin for touch-ups/Laneige Water Bank)
• Peripera Ink Velvet (I've since changed it to a BYS lippie)
• MAC lipstick
• The Body Shop Avocado Lip Balm
• Makeup remover cotton buds for quick fixes. Each stick has makeup remover inside
• Floss (not pictured)

Even in this tiny kit, every item has a job, every detail thought out. There’s nothing random about a Queen’s glow — even the smallest pouch carries intention.

This kit is light, practical, and perfect for lesson days and errands where I still want to look soft and pulled together. 

It's so tiny that it even fits in this bag:

That's the olive tote I was telling you about

My Weekend Makeup Kit (All the Extras)

Weekend = all-day adventure, soft glam with staying power.

This is my “long-haul magic” kit. The kind that sees me through city lights, late lunches, and unexpected moments that deserve a photo or two. If weekday glow whispers, weekend glow knows how to make an entrance.

I usually bring a larger bag because weekends mean long hours out. So, I also bring a larger makeup kit.

The kit is also from Daiso. I am in love with these kits. 

Products:

All the contents of the small kit plus:

• Floss
• The Face Shop Daily Moment Hand Cream
• Miniso Minimalist Cream Blush
• Hair accessories
• Foldable brush with mirror
• Disposable sponge
• Anastasia lip gloss in Rose Tan
• BYS Lip Suede Lip Mousse

Makeup doesn’t make you powerful — but it sure feels good to watch a powerful woman use it like an artist, turning five minutes in a café bathroom into a full-on glow revival.

Soft Life CEO Philosophy on Makeup and Kits

These kits are more than products — they’re my little confidence companions. 

A reminder that beauty can be light, fun, and soft — not a chore.

Makeup is a treat, not a task.

As for the kits, if you've noticed, they're both very affordable. I have other kits in my stash, but I only use them for travel. I don't like using expensive kits for every day because these makeup kits accumulate bacteria quickly, so I have to dispose of them every 6-9 months. If they can no longer be cleaned, I put them in the recycle bin. 

My weekday kit keeps me grounded, my weekend kit keeps me glowing. Both remind me that beauty is about savoring small rituals that make life feel richer, softer, and more me. Maybe you’ll find your own versions — little pouches of magic you can reach for that whisper, “You’re ready, love.” Because this soft life isn’t just painted on — it’s packed, worn, and carried like a promise. A reminder that wherever you go, love, you’re already radiant. The kit just helps the world catch up.