Beauty Secrets From the Most Powerful Women on the Runway

The role model: Wendy Norman, director of social good programs at Microsoft, where she connects teachers and students around the world through a program called Skype in the Classroom.

Deskside beauty must have: Norman keeps a hand cream and a Lancome lip gloss ($18) to maintain moisture throughout the day.

Everyday makeup essential: A shine-blasting Chanel powder ($45) is the one beauty essential Norman never leaves home without.

Best advice (ever): "Follow your passion; it never steers you wrong. If you love what you do, you are successful no matter what."