How to Fit Your Entire Makeup Routine in Your Purse

Fill the well of this chunky mini-brush with your favorite loose powder, and voila! No more spills at the bottom of your bag. The brush head is the same size as a regular powder brush, but with a portable, chunky body, and even retracts into itself for safekeeping. (Classic refillable powder brush #54, $24, Sephora)

Put a regular nail file or emery board in a purse, and eventually it becomes a dull, dirty stick. This set of twelve mini files fits in a matchbox-size case, ensuring you’ll always have a fresh file when you need it. (Tweezerman Matchbox Itty Bitty Files, $4, ULTA)

Keep this set of the four most popular brushes—blush, eyeshadow, liner, and lip—and you’ll be prepared to apply any eye-or-cheek color to perfection. The smart case keeps the set organized, not to mention free from lint and dirt. (Mini brush kit, $18.50, The Body Shop)

Prone to tangles? This sleek compact opens to reveal a brush and a mirror. Just press the bottom of the compact to pop out the bristles, and press the bristles to return them to closed. Genius! (Pop-up travel brush, $8, Sephora)

Get rid of that ancient, beat-up tube of Chapstick. This adorable balm comes in an indestructible sphere that screws closed to keep gunk out, plus the shape makes it fun to use. (eos Smooth Sphere lip balm, $3.29, evolutionofsmooth.com)

Just admit it—you’re never going to actually distill your perfume into a tiny atomizer. It’s okay; why bother when you can just grab a travel spray that doubles as a pretty charm? Snap it to your purse strap or keychain for fun, fragrant style. (Prada Infusion d’Iris perfume travel spray & refills, $74, Saks Fifth Avenue)

Sometimes you find yourself in need of sunscreen ASAP. Don’t carry around a heavy, bulky bottle, instead tuck a couple of these individual sunscreen towelettes in your bag so that when you’re caught outside in need of protection, you’re good to go. (Dr. T’s Supergoop! SPF30+ Sunscreen Swipes, $34 for 21, supergoop.com)

Single eyeshadow pans are a great way to build up a custom collection; not so great for traveling. But MAC’s refillable quad compact lets you pop four shadows in and out with ease, so you only ever have to take the exact shadows you need. (Pro Palette refillable eyeshadow quad compact, $7, MACcosmetics.com)

Focus on your lips and cheeks to get a flush of color in a hurry. Carry a miniature version of Benefit’s blockbuster all-in-one color, paired with a shiny clear gloss. (Benetint Pocket Pal, $20, Macy’s)

Also from Benefit, this miniature version of the iconic BADgal mascara packs all the lash-lifting power of the regular size. (A Little Bit BADgal Lash Mascara, $9, Sephora)

Carrying a pencil sharpener in your purse only leads to a messy disaster. Avoid it while keeping your eyes bright by carrying a liner with a built-in sharpener. Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner has a one right in the cap, plus it’s silky-smooth and glides on in a breeze. ($19, Nordstrom)

A teensy bottle of polish is perfect for touching up chips and wear. (Sally Girl mini nail polish, $.99, sallybeauty.com)

If you’re the type who simply can’t live without options, a do-it-all palette is your best bet. This one packs eight shadows, four lip glosses, and an all-purpose blush into one tiny, lightweight package. (Too Faced Glamour to Go II palette, $19.50, toofaced.com)