Moisturizer, $18
by Baxter of California

Face towelettes,
$15 by
Lab Series

Hair potion,
$21 by Aveda

Deodorant,
$4 by Tom's
of Maine

Travel cologne,
$78 by Acqua di Parma

Clear zip case, $8 at Flight 001

• Other quick ways to freshen up? Keep a spare undershirt and a pair of socks handy—swapping these out will vastly improve your outlook on the day.

At the end of a particularly long day, all you want to do is take a shower and grab a drink. (Right?) But sometimes a shower isn't an option. There's no time to run home. Or perhaps, you're just feeling grimy after a stressful meeting with the boss, getting caught in a mid-day monsoon or when you've rushed the season and are sweating through your sweater. Prep a simple kit to keep handy—in your desk, your bag or your car—that allows you to clean up in five minutes or less. Everyone has their own routine, but here's a look at our go-to kit. Oil-free facial wipes and lotion to revive skin and combat shine, a dry shampoo that wicks away grease while doubling as a grooming creme, some aluminum-free deodorant and a travel-size bottle of cologne.