Every woman carries around a handbag. But while most carry oversized women handbags that give the impression of leaving home for good, some attract jealous glances for the small sized stylish handbag that seems to hold all essentials. There are certain essential items that you must always have in your bag besides the stylish wallet, the keys and a small bottle of water to quench your thirst. You can tone down your out-of-home makeup routine to these six products for an instant fresh and flawless look and still manage to save space in your small handbag.

1. Hand Sanitizer – Hands always tend to get dirty and clammy, more so during summer. You wouldn’t want to get a pimple on your face from those oily fingers. A small bottle of hand sanitizer in your stylish handbag comes in handy during these times. Whether on your way to office or returning home from shopping, a quick wipe works as an instant cleanser. Most chemists and departmental stores carry scented hand sanitizers that give you a clean feeling and at the same time leave you smelling wonderful too.

2. Sunscreen and Lip Balm – Sun exposure can harm all skin tones, whether light or dark. Protect your skin from the hard ultraviolet rays with a handy small size bottle of sunscreen. While doing that also add a good brand of lip balm of high SPF into your handbag, to protect those lovely lips. To avoid messy spills in your handbag, you can always opt for roll on lip balms instead of lip gloss. They perfectly serve the dual purpose of hydrating your lips as well as giving it a subtle glow.

3. Hand lotion – Whether you are spending long hours out in the sun and wind or under the cool air of air conditioning in the malls, your skin generally tends to feel dry. A small bottle of hand lotion or moisturizer in your handbag saves you from the after effects of peeling and itching while keeping your palms smooth and soft.

4. Perfume – You can instantly freshen up with a travel size bottle of perfume. Carry along a small bottle of your favorite perfume in the womens handbag, or even a roll-on one to avoid accidental spills. Apply a little to keep the scent going all day long or more for a long night out.

5. Oil absorbent sheets – Small packets of oil absorbing sheets act as a quick fix for a sweaty and oily face. Instead of repeating the entire process of foundation and powder application, which would take some time and you would definitely have to use a ladies room for that; just pat your face lightly with a blotter for a clean matt finish. They are any easier alternative to carrying a whole lot of makeup stuff around.

6. Pocket Mirror – Check yourself on the go and save on those unavoidable trips to the bathroom by carrying a small mirror in your handbag. You would find it a godsend if you can’t find a mirror when it is most needed. Hanging out with friends or out with your boyfriend, a sneak peek into the mirror will reassure that you continue to look worth a million dollars!