At da Club
You know it's going to be a late night at the club when you start noshing on snacks right in the middle of the dance floor like Victoria's Secret angel Sara Sampio. But, hey..,that's half the fun. What's not fun is smeared eye makeup, rogue false lashes and other midnight beauty blunders. To keep your club face feeling fresh, these are the essentials you should have on you at all times.
Compact
Nothing, we repeat, nothing is worse than a makeup mishap, particularly when you've packed on more than usual for a night on the town. Keep your face in check with regular peeks in the mirror so that runny liner or smeared lipstick doesn't happen to you.
Oil Blotting Pads
Shiny face post-dance-floor? Blot away and thank us later. Your backseat Uber selfies will never be the same.
Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Paper, $8
Mini Concealer
We're not saying you'll need a concealer on the regular, but let's just say you have a huge zit or another unwelcome blemish. If so, you'll want to keep a full-coverage formula close by in case of emergencies, trust us.
Lip Balm
If you're a gloss over lipstick kind of girl, this all-purpose balm is perfect for you. It remedies chapped lips and even hands, and, not to mention, it doubles as an eye moisturizer if your under-eye concealer starts flaking late into the night.
Portable Phone Charger
If you go clubbing and don't post a puppy-filter squad pic to your Snapchat story, did you actually go out? We all know too well that nothing drains your phone power more than an epic story, so to make sure you're charged up for your Uber home, don't leave the house without a portable charger.
Roller-Ball Perfume
Even if you're not a girl that wears perfume daily, you're probably someone that, at the very least, applies it for special occasions, like at night in Vegas. Well, especially if you've been running around, the scent will fade within a few hours. Carry a roller-ball version in your clutch to freshen up when you feel like it.
Hand Sanitizer
It's inevitable. After a few cocktails, things can get sloppy. Say, for instance, you accidentally lean up against a sticky bar counter and then find yourself waiting in that never-ending bathroom line just to wash your hands. Avoid the headache and whip out this handy spritz-on sanitzier instead.
Hair Ties
This one's simple: When the dance moves come out, the hair goes up.
Knotted Hair Ties, $12
Flask
What's a night out without a little pre-game? Also, who wants to spend big bucks on more drinks? If you can get away with it at your venue, a teeny gold flask is the ideal way to take your beverage on-the-go. This one is for Vegas only!
Gold Plated Flask, $35
Easy Lipstick
Whenever you're going for a full lip, you're usually going to use the essentials (plumper, liner, lipstick) before heading out for the night. You'll need to touch-up, but who has time to apply perfect lip liner in a poorly-lit, crammed club bathroom? Not you. This lipstick crayon is so easy to swipe on—you won't even need a mirror.
Eyelash Glue
For you falsies lovers, nothing screams SOS like when you're bustin' a move and you start to feel your lashes curling up from the corner of your eye. Don't let your fake lashes fall victim to a dirty club floor. Come prepared and have some back-up glue ready to go, just in case.
Hand Lotion
Maybe we're making too big of a deal out of it, but chapped hands are the worst. Especially if you're wearing sequins and other rough fabrics, it just feels good to take a time out to moisture.