Beauty weapons for your purse

Holly Robinson Peete, Shine staff

Mary Poppins had her bag of tricks. Now you can keep your own stealth beauty tools in your purse at all times to keep you safe from makeup mayhem.



#1 Moisturizing Cream

The change from hot humid weather to fall's cooler temperatures can dry out your skin. Keep a small tube of moisturizer on hand to make dry, cracked hands supple again, of course. But did you know moisturizer can help tame those flyaways, too?

#2 Eyelash Curler

An eyelash curler is one of those steps lots of women skip but makeup artists swear is the key to a wide, bright-eyed look. Don't be scared of this medieval-looking device--once you see how great your peepers look, you won't stay away.

#3 Blotting Papers

There's a fine line between a gorgeous glow and just plain greasy. To stay on the right side, blot these paper squares over your face to soak up shine without messing up your makeup. (Bathroom paper towels or tissue toilet covers can also work wonders in a pinch!)

#4 Eye Drops

If you're staring at a computer screen all day, chances are you get dry, tired eyes. Keep eye drops in your purse to moisturize and brighten eyes. Stealth beauty use for eye drops? Use them to tone down redness in your blemishes when you don't have concealer.

#5 Petroleum Jelly

It's back to basics with this beauty bargain. Use petroleum jelly to moisturize skin, nourish cuticles, and as a lip and lash gloss. Comb your brows into a place and run a thin layer of your eyebrows for a polished look that costs pennies.

What tools and tricks do you keep in your bag at all times? Share your beauty weapons in the comments.

See you next time on another episode of Real-Life Makeover!