8 Must-Have Beauty Products to Stash in Your Party Clutch

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You have your party outfit and your plans settled, so now it’s time for the final conundrum of the night: How are you going to cram as many beauty products as possible into your evening clutch? Deciding what to keep and what to leave behind is a struggle we’ve all experienced and one that can make you unfashionably late to the party. On the other hand, a well-edited clutch can still handle any beauty mishap without weighing you down.

Dabbing away mascara flakes, pinning-back stray hairs, soaking up excess shine—we’ve helped you prepare for wherever the night may take you, by rounding up the essential VIP beauty products that each deserve a coveted spot in your clutch.

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Too Cool For School Dinoplatz La Ola 4-in-1 Makeup Kit

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Streamline the makeup contents of your bag with Too Cool For School’s convenient, all-in-one facial compact. This kit comes equipped with BB balm, blush, eye brightener, and concealer, so you can easily keep your complexion radiant throughout the night.

$49; sephora.com

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Le Labo Fleur D’Oranger Travel Tube Kit

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After breaking a sweat on the dance floor, you’ll want to freshen up. Take a travel size of your signature scent with you, so you can give yourself a few spritzes as needed.

$145; barneys.com

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Almay Oil-Free Eraser Sticks

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Eyeliner smudges, bleeding lipstick, and eyeshadow fallout can still happen despite party-proofing your makeup. Use Almay’s eraser sticks to address mishaps while keeping the rest of your makeup intact.

$5; target.com

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Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

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Slide blotting papers into your clutch to control excess shine and oil as the party goes on without messing up your makeup.

$10; boscia.com

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L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche La Lacque Lip Color in Lacque-y You

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A long-lasting lip color is a no-brainer for a party-makeup look—but it’s always better to go out prepared. Carry your lip color on you in case of unexpected touch-ups. Using a high-pigmented lip pencil simplifies reapplying an entire lip, or can be used to target certain spots.

$9; drugstore.com

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Colgate Wisp Portable Mini Brush, Peppermint, 4 pack

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If your night involves dinner, Colgate’s handy mini toothbrushes will keep your breath and teeth fresh so you can confidently chat it up all night long. One end of these no-rinsing-required brushes freshens your breath and the other acts as a toothpick.

$3; soap.com

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ban.do Everyday Bobbis

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Be ready for any hair emergency. The pack of bobby pins in the bottom of your clutch will tame unruly bangs, reinforce updos, and pull back loose strands.

$12; birchbox.com

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Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, Purse Size

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By the time the sun sets, your party hair will probably start to fall flat too. Amp up the volume or rid bangs of excess oil with a few sprays of Oribe’s texturizing spray, and tousle with your fingers.

$22; oribe.com

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Too Cool For School Dinoplatz La Ola 4-in-1 Makeup Kit

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