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What's In My Bag- Everyday Make-up

You know the saying “you can tell a lot about a person by what’s in their handbag or what’s in their make-up bag”. I don’t know about you, but my make-up bag is my emergency kit. I like to think the overall contents are pretty well rounded. If I were in a pinch, I would hope to have the necessary items for me or for a friend.

I thought I would share some what’s inside of my make-up. Keep in mind I don’t wear foundation regularly. Listed below are my everyday essentials.

Make-up Bag

Sonia Kashuk™ Small Makeup Cube - White -$10

This is my everyday make-up bag. If I was wearing a smaller bag, I would probably then switch to a smaller make-up bag. But this size bag holds everything I can use plus more.

The make-up bag featured is from Sonia Kashuk. I purchased it at Target. The price is affordable and I like that its clear. The transparency helps me see what’s in the bag and I like the way it looks. I also really like the bag is easy to clean. I can’t tell you how many time I’ve spilled products in my makeup bag. Cleaning this one is so easy!


Powder

Becca Blotting Powder Perfector - Tinted

The Becca Blotting Powder is my favorite powder to carry with me. It also absorbs quickly into the skin making it great for touch-ups when my face gets oily. I really like that the powder is pressed, which means less of a mess. It also comes with a powder puff, which saves me from carrying a powder brush. Unfortunately, I’m unable to link this item as it has been discontinued. But lucky for me I have a back-up of this powder.

Photo Credit: The Foundation Directory

Lip Balms

Dior Lip Glow- Berry- $34.00

I love this balm and listed every reason why in my Sephora VIB Recommendations post. Check out this post to see why I’ve continued to repurchase such a high price lip balm for the past 3 years!

Drunk Elephant Lippie Balm $18.00

I recently purchased a Drunk Elephant Kit and I was so happy that this balm was included. I’ve been meaning to try out this balm for a while. The Lippe Balm provides a nice level of hydration and subtle shine.

Clinque Super Balm- Black Cherry $18.50

I’ve been purchasing the Clinque Super Balm since high school. I just recently tried it out in the Black Cherry color and I absolutely love it. This gloss provides high levels of shine. I also really like that even after it wears off my lips are left hydrated.


Lip Glosses

Fenty Beauty- Gloss Bomb- Fenty Glow $18.00

I can see what everyone loves this gloss. The color is universal and looks great on everyone. It can be used alone or over lipsticks. I can’t pinpoint the scent of the gloss, but I really love it.

Becca Liptuitive Glow Lip Gloss $25.00

My full review on the Becca gloss can be found on my previous post of “Midway Impressions | To Buy or Not”.

Marc Jacobs Beauty- Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer Lipgloss - Make Me- $28.00

I purchased this gloss over the summer during a whim. I really like the color and texture of the gloss. After the gloss wears off my lips are still hydrated. Keep in mind the gloss has a minty smell. I hope to purchase additional colors in the future.


Sunscreen & Moisturizers

Supergoop Defense Refresh Sunscreen Setting Mist SPF 50- travel size- $12.00

The Supergoop sunscreen spray has been my go to for sunscreen on the go. I like that it can be applied under and over makeup. The fact that it’s in a spray bottle makes it a lot easier to use. If you know of any other sunscreens that does all the above, please comment below. I’m interested in trying others.

Nieva Soft Moisturizer- $1.99

It’s lightweight, but still very hydrating. The scent is pleasant and light. Most importantly this Nieva cream is a great size and provides great levels of hydration.

Farmacy Honey Savior- travel size- $12.00

A multi-purpose honey salve that can be used literally from head to toe. I like to use this on dry areas of my face and as additional moisturizer for my hands and cuticles when needed. Farmacy has also published a notice that suggests 21 ways on how to use the honey savior 21 Hydration How-To’s.

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Canola Oil, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Honey, Flavor


Misc Items

MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner- Chestnut - $18.00

My forever lip liner. That is all :)

Versace Bright Crystal Mini Roller Ball

I tend to carry around a mini perfume just in case I forget to apply a perfume prior to leaving my home.

Fragrance Notes:

  • Top: yuzu, iced accord, pomegranate

  • Heart: rose, peony, magnolia, acajou, lotus flower

  • Base: vegetal amber, musk

Pencil Sharpener- Lancome


Overview

You may have noticed that I carry around an excessive amount of lip products with me at all times. I’ve always gravitated to glosses and times have not changed. I also have a love for travel size items. If I really love an item, I tend to purchase it the travel size for everyday use on the go. I also carry around a little emergency kit. If you’re interested in seeing what I carry in there, I can provide a blog post to the Lifestyle Section.

What are some of your must haves for your make-up? Please comment below! I would love to know.