Makeup Kit: What to Include in your Evening Bag

Ah, finally; my favorite time of the year – the end of it! This begins endless dinner parties for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, and then New Year’s Day (yes my crazy family, friends and I celebrate all these days!)

This gave me an idea on a post – what beauty essentials do we need while we are going to all these events? You can’t carry too little in case you need something, but you can’t exactly drag around your big make up trunk!

Here are some of my recommended essentials needed in your bag for a nice evening out. Please add your own in the comments!

• Lip products. Lip products need constant reapplying as the color wears out after drinking and eating (and all those kiss-greetings!) so remember to bring whatever lip product you’re using, whether it’s lip balm, lip stick or lip gloss. A great lip balm that keeps your lips super moisturized with little (or no) reapplying is this one by Rosebud. I highly recommend it.

• Cover up. Remember to bring a little concealer or a compact – whatever you use to cover up – in your purse. (Here are some tips on what foundation would suit you.) A concealer stick is great for on the go and can touch up any dark circles or blemishes that could be revealed after your face has sweated a little – especially after a long night of dancing!

• Oil- control. I never leave home without my trusty oil blotting sheets, they are wonderful! I have the powdered ones so I’m getting two in one; a little touch up, and it removes the shine! You don’t need to spend money on those brands who overprice them (not mentioning any names…). You can get really inexpensive ones from your local drugstore that work just as well.

• Mini perfume. If you’d like to spritz yourself as the night goes on, do bring a small version (or the original) of your perfume. If you’d like your perfume to last without the touch ups, read this tip here on how to make your fragrance last longer.

• Breath mints. Pretty self explanatory, right?

• Hand sanitizer. Or maybe it’s just me being paranoid, but I do keep a tiny hand sanitizer in my bag, especially after the H1N1 flue scare! It also helps for all the handshaking and greetings you’ll have to do! If not, just remember to wash your hands before eating and after!

In conclusion, have fun and try not to think about any beauty ‘mishaps’ – you need to enjoy yourself! However, just remember to include those little bits and bobs in your bag just in case (and whatever can fit in your bag!).

Also, this is optional; but, if you have an all-in-one makeup palette, do pack that. This is easy for touch ups on eyeshadow, lipstick and blush. What beauty products do you keep in your purse for nights out? Do you have any other items to add to my list?

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