Five Products That Will Save You Time, Space, and Energy

Life can be crazy, but knowing you can solve your makeup mishaps with a few easy-to-use (and purse-friendly!) products can make you feel ready to tackle anything with confidence. We've rounded up five must-have handbag and travel essentials that will be sure to prevent many a beauty emergency.

OUR TOP 5

1. Bare Escentuals Makeup Removing Q-Tips

Heading straight out from the office? Fixing makeup mishaps is easy with these pre-soaked Q-tips. Stash them at your desk, or even in your wallet, to fix everything from eye liner smudges or lip color gone awry.

2. mark. The Big Fix 15-in-1 Benefits Balm

Use this thick, creamy balm to keep brows in place and moisturize dry areas such as your elbows, lips, and cuticles. You can even apply it overnight to rough patches on your feet for an intense dose of hydration!

3. Priti Nail Polish Remover Pads

Chipped nail polish? No matter where you are, less than perfect nails are never a pleasing sight. Give your nails a fresh blank canvas with Priti’s remover pads, which are made with soy—so no stinky acetone scent!

4. St. Ives Exfoliating Pads

Whether you're spending a few days camping or visiting a friend, who wants to lug bottles of cleanser, toner, and exfoliating scrub around? Lighten your load with these handy pads. Leakage is never an issue with the tub, and the pads gently exfoliate your skin with alpha hydroxy acids, suitable for sensitive skin.

5. Oribe Beautiful Color Travel Set

While the mini bottles of shampoo and conditioner you snag in a hotel are cute, they're often full of harsh chemicals that strip and damage hair—particularly colored locks. Remove the hassle and pack Oribe's adorable and color-protective travel set. The kit contains six shampoo, six conditioners, and one intensive mask, so you'll have runway ready, color-protected locks wherever you go!