Ladies (and gentlemen), always be prepared and ready to party (or work :P) by keeping these essentials in your car's glove compartment!!
To check out how I keep my car organized, check out my article 'Car Organization Essentials'
Visit my Amazon wishlist for the links to the below products.
Essentials bag
Prepare a mini essentials bag to keep stored in your car's glove compartment
This should be spacious enough to hold a lot of items yet concise to ensure it fits well.
Liquid lipstick
One of the major challenges while storing makeup in the car is that you should be able to use them even when it is cold or hot. The makeup should stay as it is and not melt or change shape.
One of my basics is the NYX Powder Puff Lippie. It isn't water proof but has a matte finish and works well for light and easy touch ups
Travel size mouth wash
Always keep a travel sized mouthwash in your car to keep your breathe minty-fresh.
The small size makes it convenient to not just keep in the car but also in your bag.
Travel size anti-static comb
A small sized wooden comb will let you smoothen out your hair without creating any frizz or static.
Especially useful to untangle hair during a windy day or just for touching up after staying outdoors.
Hair ties/scrunchies
Depending on how long or short your hair is, you may keep some hair ties or scrunchies or hair pull backs for those days when you need to get your hair up and roll up your sleeves.
These ones are not too big and easily fit even in a small bag.
Claw clips
Along with the scrunchies, I also keep one claw clip, especially when I am going for an adhoc dip in the ocean in the middle of the night.
These are quite big and very sleek and perfect for short and long hair.
Makeup mirror
Yes, I know we have mirrors in our car visors but when I need to do some makeup touches, I need my mirror up close and why not keep a mirror that even has an LED light in it.
The 2-in-1 Eyeliner
One of my favorites, this eyeliner comes with black liner pen on one side and an erasable tip on the other.
For an eyeliner novice such as myself, this is a Godsend!
It is waterproof as well but only comes in black color (not that I am complaining)
Blotting paper
How can we have an essentials bag without the mention of blotting paper.
For the extra sweat droplets and for that oil build-up, blotting paper to the rescue.
Rollerball perfume
Perfumes are great but rollerballs on scent points on the body can add that rejuvenation of smelling good and can be easily stored in the car.
This is my personal favorite!
Travel size perfume bottle
For those of you who do not wish to use rollerballs and are more inclined to keep travel sized deodorants or perfumes, this bottle can be very useful.
It is very easy to refill and simple very sleek to not have.
Travel sized floss
One of my pet peeves is having food stuck between my teeth. Flossing isn't enough while brushing your teeth, you also need to keep some in your car for spinach emergencies.
Travel sized facial tissues
You may have plenty of tissue boxes in the car but you also need to keep a box of soft facial tissues that are wrapped enough to not have dust settled on them and soft enough for your face.
Travel pill box
Now, now, this isn't just for people who take medications. Simple travel pills such as anti-histamines (for allergies), headache medicines, painkillers, paracetamols should be kept in the car at all times.
This box also allows you to store some toothpicks, cotton buds and band aids for such purposes.
Lip balm
For those dried and flaky lips. What more can I say, Burt's to the rescue
This one is my favorite, you can use any of yours.
Body lotion/moisturizer
Travelling can sometimes make your skin dry (probably because I dont drink enough water) and keeping a body lotion handy at all times is important
This Bulgari Omnia travel size lotion happens to be my favorite.
Disposable travel soap sheets
These disposable mini soap sheets are the best to wash hands quickly especially when you are outdoors.
They are easy to carry and made of biodegradable environment material and pure plant extract.
Adult flushable wet wipes
These individually wrapped wipes have an unscented, gentle formula with soothing vitamin E and Aloe.
These could be used to wipe your hands or during bathroom breaks while using public restrooms.
Being individually wrapped they easily fit inside pockets and can also be flushed down after use.
On-the-go portable toothbrush
Brush your teeth on the go, anytime, anywhere. This mini pre-pasted toothbrush is a single use disposable travel toothbrush.
Travel portable lint roller
And finally, a travel-sized lint roller for when you have dander and dust (or pet hair) and need to give a quick brush to your clothes
Visit my Amazon wishlist for the links to the above products.
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