Pack Your Perfect Clutch

Disposable Toothbrush
Photo: Courtesy Colgate

Pack Your Perfect Clutch

01 of 08

Mini Makeup Palette

Mini Makeup Palette
Courtesy Stila

Rather than trying to jam in all your full-size essentials, consider this slim, all-in-one palette ($25, stilacosmetics.com), which is stocked with six eye shadows, a versatile cheek and lip stain, and a silky allover powder.

02 of 08

Double-Sided Tape

Double-Sided Tape
Courtesy Miss Oops

When it comes to looking picture perfect, a wayward bra strap or a gaping blouse are your worst enemies. A teensy strip of double-sided tape ($7, missoops.com) solves any fit problem in a snap-and peels off easily in the morning.

03 of 08

Blister Blocker

Blister Blocker
Courtesy Band-Aid

We've all done it: Debuted brand new heels on a big, important night-and our feet have suffered the consequences. This glide-on stick ($7, drugstore.com) forms an invisible, chafe-proof barrier between you and your shoe, no unsightly band-aids required.

04 of 08

Facial Towelettes

Facial Towelettes
Courtesy Yes to Cucumbers

A cooling facial towelette ($3, target.com) is perfect for dabbing spills or smudges from your clothing-and even better for whisking away all your makeup at the end of the night.

05 of 08

Nail Buffer

Nail Buffer
Courtesy Revlon

Didn't have time to get a manicure? A few minutes with this spongy nail buffer ($3.49, revlon.com and drugstores nationwide) and your nail beds will have a clear, polish-like shine.

06 of 08

Mini Dry Shampoo

Mini Dry Shampoo
Courtesy Oscar Blandi

A blast of dry shampoo ($11, oscarblandi.com) from this tiny aerosol can will perk up any hairstyle, helping updos stay up and preventing down 'dos from looking dreary.

07 of 08

Blotting Papers

Blotting Papers
Courtesy boscia

These linen blotting papers ($10; bosciaskincare.com) sop up shine and thanks to a dose of antioxidant green tea, they'll also soothe redness and reduce inflammation.

08 of 08

Disposable Toothbrush

Disposable Toothbrush
Courtesy Colgate

Gum is great, but brushing is better. The breath-freshening beads nestled in these disposable toothbrushes ($8, drugstore.com) don't require water or rinsing.

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