Inside My Handbag Makeup Bag.

There are those makeup products that feel so essential, you just can't part with whenever you go out. Those are the makeup products that we house in our handbags and makeup bags for on the go. It's only a select few, especially when you prefer to travel light like me, but I feel that a peek in this compressed collection can be quite interesting as it must contains products that one truly relies on!

1. Powder

This is a must-have. In fact, most products that I bring with me are complexion products as my base makeup is usually the first to wear off through the day. I'm personally not a huge powder person, but I do feel that a compact powder is the perfect travelling product for touchups and combating any emerging oils as it's so fuss-free. I actually don't take my favourite Rimmel Matte Me Pressed Powder since it doesn't include a sponge or mirror; that's why I usually bring this Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Powder which does suffice for whenever I go out.

2. Concealer

This is a must have for me. I usually have watery eyes no matter the season and this definitely takes a toll on the under-eyes which can create awful noticeable streaks. So, a concealer like my favourite Maybelline Fit Me is a must-have for me; I just dab a bit onto the face and blend out with my fingers.

3. Eyebrow Gel

I have unruly and quite hairy eyebrows. No matter how much I trim them, they cannot ever be truly tamed. Bringing an eyebrow gel with me like my trusty Rimmel Brow This Way ensures that I can set them in place for whenever they get a little disobedient.

4. Lipstick

This is probably applicable for most people. I feel that regardless of how long-lasting a lipstick can be, I still always feel compelled to bring it out with me just in case! So, the lip product I'm wearing for a particular day is always in my handbag makeup bag. My most used lipstick: the Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in "107".

5. Tools

An eyelash curler and tweezers are essentials for me. As mentioned countless amount of times, I have straight lashes so sometimes throughout a long day I may feel the need to refresh the lashes by curling them again, although to be quite honest, this has decreased ever since I've discovered the waterproof version of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara. Tweezers can also be quite handy for any hairs that may have gone unnoticed before, but can also come in use for other things throughout the day, such as tightening a piece of jewellery that's unhooked or opening a difficult package.

6. Perfume
I love to take advantage of perfume samples that one can get from beauty purchases such as Sephora. I feel that these mini sizes are so convenient and perfect for travelling and popping in your makeup bag. Currently, I am testing out the Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb (testing out because it takes a while for me to decide on a scent - current opinion: too potent and too floral and a bit spicy). Of course, I always keep my own custom perfume "Mademoiselle" on hand (and spritzing the full size at home before I go out)! 

I like to keep my handbag makeup bag as compressed as possible, while still containing the products that I may need throughout the day and I feel that this list gives me just that. What are your "essential" products that you must take on the go with you?

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