By: Sara Koonar

My morning routine takes about 30 minutes. But, there are days when I try to get an extra 15 minutes of sleep and find myself rushing out the door looking completely dishevelled. We all have days where we don’t exactly have to the time to perfect our look before work or school – that is exactly why we need to be prepared. Every lady must have a make-up bag that she can throw into her briefcase or backpack with the essentials to keep her looking prim and proper throughout the day. These are items that are compact so we can store them in our bag and pull them out whenever we need a touch up.

BEAUTY ON THE GO MUST HAVES:

Sephora Pop-Up Travel Brush – $8

This compact can easily fit into a clutch or even your pocket. The plus is that it comes with a mirror so when you find yourself in a windstorm on your way to the office you have the comfort of knowing that you can quickly brush out your hair and also check to make sure you don’t arrive with any debris in your curls.

Boscia Fresh Blotting Linens – $10

For those of us with oily skin, blotting is essential. These papers are perfect for controlling the shine you start to see on your face by midday. Just dab the sheet on the oily parts of your face and you will end up with a perfect matte look.

Sephora Cuticle Care Pen – $12

No time for a manicure? Don’t worry! We have it under control. Take a couple minutes to apply some moisture to your cuticles with this easy to use pen. It only takes a minute and you can let it dry while you check your emails.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II Purse Spray – $55

On my way back from lunch break the smell of the food I ate can linger on my clothes. This perfume is small enough to stash in your purse so that you can give yourself a quick spritz whenever things get a little stinky.

Stila Lip Glaze Lip Gloss- $22

The worst thing is dry and bland lips. Brighten up your smile with some gloss. This Stila gloss is so easy to use, the brush glides the glaze on smooth and it lasts all day.

Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain – $28

Sitting in a cubicle can make you go pale. To brighten up your look carry some cheek stain in your bag. Just apply it to the apples of your cheeks and blend it with your finger. It only takes a second and it instantly makes you look alive.

Put it all in one of Sephora’s Signature Clear Makeup Bags (perfect for customs). The see-through pouch makes spotting what you need easier so you are not fishing around your bag for hours searching for your products.

[Source: Sephora]