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Always Be Prepared: Things Every Girl Should Carry In Her Bag

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at McGill chapter.

We’ve all been in those frustrating situations where we think “Oh my gosh, why didn’t I think of bringing that with me?!” By keeping these products in your purse at all times, you won’t have to worry about forgetting things when you wake up late and also, you won’t have to spend money to buy them when you need them.

Band Aids:

From paper cuts to blisters caused by new shoes, band-aids are a must. I didn’t really carry them in my bag, but after the countless amount of times I had to go buy some at the drugstore during my day because my new flats were hurting, I decided to always carry a few in my bag and it has saved me from many trips to the pharmacy.

 

Phone Charger:

A phone charger is always good to have with you, especially on those days where you forget to charge your phone overnight!

 

Concealer:

Every college girl knows the struggle of pulling an all-nighter only to be left with huge under-eye circles. By having a concealer with you, you won’t have to worry about looking tired. Even if you don’t have enough time to put on makeup in the morning, just putting on a little bit of concealer makes a huge difference. 

 

Lip Balm:

Lip balm is always good to have. If I forget to bring one with me, all I can focus on is how dry my lips feel. Especially when it’s cold outside, I think it’s such a necessity. And there are so many cute lip balms with such varied flavours to choose from!

 

Feminine Products:

You should never leave the house without a pad and/or tampon; you never know when your visit from Mother Nature will arrive. Plus, it’s always useful to have some on you in case a friend needs one. I recommend keeping them in a cute bag so you never have to worry about the embarrassment of them falling out of your bag!

Gum/Mints:

I’m never without gum or mints in my bag. Having fresh breath is so important, and by always keeping these with you, you’ll never have to worry about it.

 

Mini Perfume:

I love perfume and wear it every single day, however, some scents tend not to last all day. I recommend keeping a rollerball in your purse or buying a mini size of your favourite perfume so that you can reapply it throughout the day.

 

Hand Sanitizer:

Germs are everywhere, but by always keeping a hand sanitizer on you, you won’t have to worry as much about getting sick.

 

Hand Lotion:

It’s always good to keep a hand lotion with you to keep your hands from getting dry, especially during the cold months.

 

Mini Hair Brush:

Sometimes, hair doesn’t look as good throughout the day as it does in the morning. Keeping a small hairbrush in your bag is really useful so you can touch up during the day and keep your hair looking nice and neat.

 

By keeping these in your bag, you should be prepared for anything that comes your way!

 

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