If packing your entire life into your handbag is wrong, we don’t want to be right. Here are a few essentials we’re never without.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Lip Balm ($5.20, shop here)
Sorry, no lip balm in our handbag? Couldn’t be us. Not only are we never without lip balm, but we’re never without our Aquaphor lip repair. If you’ve not checked this product out, this is your sign to do so. Aquaphor is dermatologist-recommended, nourishing, and offers protection from damaging UV rays.
The Clean Ball ($13.99, shop here)
Smaller than a golf ball, this is the new way to keep all of those pesky little crumbs out of the corners of your bag. All you have to do is throw the ball in your purse and let it roll around and do its thing; once the inner sticky part of the ball is full, you simply rinse it off, let it dry, and it’s ready to be reused.
Aloh Sweet Orange, Bergamot, and Aloe Sanitizing Wipes ($14.95, shop here)
In a post-COVID world, one can never be too prepared. Keep disinfectant wipes in your handbag to wipe surfaces, touch handles, or simply freshen up before a lunch or dinner date.
Mini Travel Sun + Rain Umbrella ($14.99, shop here)
Let’s be real, getting caught in the rain is not nearly as romantic as every rom-com made it out to be. Keeping a mini umbrella in your handbag is never a bad idea and trust us when we say, you will thank us later.
Nerdwax turns any and all of your glasses into nonslip specs. You can apply as needed by simply wiping surface oils off of your glasses and applying wax directly onto your frames. This wax will keep your glasses in place for up to one hour or all day depending on how many times you reapply.
Mini Perfume Refillable Atomizer ($5.99, shop here)
Even travel sizes of our favorite perfumes can be costly, but have no fear, refillable atomizers exist and they are phenomenal. These bottles are transparent, lightweight, and last up to 70 sprays of your favorite perfume. You simply press the bottom against your favorite perfume gauge and watch as it fills up, then it’s ready for your handbag.
Migrastil Migraine Stick ($12.95, shop here)
If you suffer from migraines, you’re probably all too familiar with the warning signs of one coming on. We highly recommend carrying a migraine stick in your bag if you or someone you love tends to have frequent migraines or migraines that come on quickly. The Migrastil migraine stick is ready to use at all times, and all you have to do is apply to your temples, forehead, and back of your neck when you first start to feel discomfort. This stick also helps with other kinds of headaches such as tension and sinus.
Batiste Dry Shampoo Mini Travel Size ($8.30, shop here)
While going from day to night ultimately turned out to be a bust in our adult life, going from point A to point B and oftentimes to points C and D, most definitely justifies a mid-day hair refresh which you can do easily when you always have a mini dry shampoo.
Tide Stain Remover for Clothes ($3.19, shop here)
Coffee, wine, pasta sauce, whatever the case may be, keep a Tide Pen on you for easy stain removal because nothing ruins a great outfit quicker than coffee all down the front of it.
NYX Professional Matte Blotting Paper ($4, shop here)
Shine happens, keep it at bay with these easy-to-use matte blotting papers. All you have to do is take a sheet out and press over makeup to kick the shine.