5 Multi-Purpose Makeup Products Every Woman Needs In Her Handbag

Whether you got caught up in calling your cab or just couldn't get up in the morning, there are days when you're subjected to put on your makeup on the go. It may be in the seat of a train or office washroom but that's no excuse for looking shabby. Also, toting bottles and tubes of foundation, concealer and what not just won't cut it. In these cases, we've got you covered with 5 multipurpose makeup products that do many jobs to keep handy when you're on the go.

1. Brown kohl

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You may not know it yet but a stick of brown kohl like MeMeMe's Eyeliner in Clay does magic for the eyes. Apply it on the waterline for definition, smudge it over the lashline for a sexy smolder that isn't as striking as black and, finally, use it to fill bare spots on your brows for a natural finish.

2. Face kit

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The best bet to looking radiant with adequate coverage is with a face kit like MyGlamm's Total Makeup FF Cream. Like this one which packs the benefits of 5 products into one kit, choose a palette that lets you conceal, prime and apply a base without the hassle of multiple bottles.

3. Liquid Illuminator

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Liquid illuminator is almost magic. Blend it on the high points of your face to highlight, mix it with your moisturiser for a natural gleam and dab it over your lids for a shimmery wash of gold. With one product like Revlon's Photoready SkinLights Face Illuminator, you'll get so many uses.

4. Lipstick and Lipgloss

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When you can't decide when you should go for a full-blown pop of colour or just a glint of gloss, choose both. With a dual lipstick and lipgloss like MyGlamm's Colour Fusion, apply a coat of lipstick and top it off gloss for a plump pout, even on the go.

5. Brown blush

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A terracotta-toned brown blush like Coloressence's Highlighter Blusher in Brown can be used as so much more than just blush on the cheeks! In fact, it can be shaded into the hollows of the face as a contouring product as well as on the lids for a touch of definition. Easy-peasy!