We’ve all been there. We’re out with friends or alone at an event, and your hair starts to frizz, your lipstick starts to smear, or your face starts to oil out of control. The inner embarrassment starts, and you’re scrambling through your purse to find something to save you.
Although having your wallet, keys, and a pack of gum handy are the essentials, we often overlook the products and tools that can be useful in a beauty emergency. Having a refresher spray from Glow Recipe to cool you down, Secret deodorant to avoid pit sweats, and hair ties to avoid a frizzy fro are necessary for a perfect night.
We’ve rounded up our top ten favorites from Fenty Beauty to Gisou to keep with you at all times. Shop ahead to keep your purse stocked going into the new year.
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Sephora Collection Hold It Together: No Slip Bobby Pins
Bobby pins are beauty lifesavers. Whether you have that one fly away, that won’t lay down with pounds of gel or those updos that need a little help staying in place, having bobby pins in your purse will ensure your hairstyle stays excellent all night long.
For those moments when your skin is getting too oily, the Invisimatte Blotting Paper by Fenty Beauty helps remove shine for a flawless face. Plus, it comes with a super cute reusable compact that fits in your purse without the papers making a mess in your bag.
Lip oils have been all the craze in the beauty community as they work to smooth, plump, and define the natural color of your lips. Gisou’s honey-infused version has a unique blend of Mirsalehi Honey and Hyaluronic Acid to restore lips throughout the year.
For those moments when the function is too hot, using a refresher spray is the easiest way to cool down. The Watermelon Glow Mist by Glow Recipe smells fantastic and features hyaluronic acid to enhance makeup and refresh dull skin.
No matter how much product or setting spray we apply, our brows will smudge. Having your brow tools handy, like the Anastasia Brow Whiz pencil in your purse, is essential to make sure your brows stay cousins and not distant relatives.
To avoid a poofy hair disaster, having a couple of hair ties in your bag is essential. Putting your hair in a ponytail might be better than a frizzy fro.
You’ll always need lash glue around for some of us who are still struggling with the lash department. Whether it’s for a friend or yourself, having falling lashes always calls for a beauty emergency.
No one likes sweaty pits, as natural as they are. To avoid stains or unwanted smells, give Secret’s clinical strength a try, which helps to control wetness for up to 48 hours.
Whether you have dry hands or ashy knees, having the Ultimate Strength Hand Salve by Kiehls in your bag can avoid a cracked moment. Its thick and rich formula protects and repairs dry skin from moisture loss.
A trimmer may be an overlooked product when you think of purse essentials, but it can be helpful for a hair removal emergency. Finishing Touch’s Flawless Bikini Touch may be for your specific area but can be used for your arms or legs if you missed a spot.
