Even though roomy handbags have made downsizing obsolete, learning to edit your in-the-bag essentials remains crucial to your sanity – and your back. When it comes to equipping yourself with beauty products to get through the day, there seems to be two kinds of women: those who go way too far and end up carrying more than the traveling Avon lady, and those who never go far enough and continually find themselves bereft of that one beauty product they desperately need. To make life easier, we’ve compiled a list of the top five beauty items that should always be handy in your handbag.
 

Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain, $24

This little tube packs a lot of punch and can be used on your cheeks, lips, and eyes to keep your look fresh and your markup must-have to a minimum.

Rich in As the weather heats up, blotting sheets are essential! Not only do these sheets remove excess dirt and oil while keeping your makeup fully intact, they have a delicious rose scent.
Bagistas Bonus: A portion of the proceeds on this product are donated to support breast cancer research.
 

Makeup artist Tina Turnbow swears by this all-around concealer for covering blemishes and under-eye circles.

When editing your makeup bag, look for multipurpose products link with pencil, which can enhance your eyes and define your brows.

Nothing destroys flawless face faster than unsightly chapped lips, which is why this lip balm should never ever leave your side.

Sabrina Newman, Beauty Editor