What’s in My “Just in Case” Bag

When I was a little kid, I was constantly in the car. In addition to school, I had dance and voice classes, theatre rehearsals, acting classes and auditions, and I tagged along to all of my mom and little brother’s activities as well. Needless to say, I developed a habit early on of carrying everything that I’d need for the day in my backpack or dance bag. Now that I’m an adult, I am still extremely busy, and I’m still in the car all. the. time. Whether I’m driving to one of my jobs, headed to Orlando to visit family/friends, or racing to an audition, I need something from my “Just in Case” bag nearly every single day. 

Now, I don’t want to brag or anything, but I’ve got this bag down to an art form. Here is a breakdown of what I never leave home without!

As you can see, I carry quite a few products with me in my “Just in Case” bag, but they’re all adorable minis that don’t take up much space!

1. Tissues: Not a day goes by that I don’t sneeze, cry, or smear my makeup. These come in handy for all three situations.

2. Girl Stuff: No explanation needed.

3. Medicine: I carry Excedrin Migraine, and I also have a few Claritin D in the bottle as well. I’d recommend carrying a mini bottle filled of whatever medication you might need. 

4. Hand Sanitizer: The world is gross, so carry hand sanitizer. Also…if you’re listening Bath and Body Works, please bring back Pistachio Vanilla!

5. Eye Drops: I’m married to an optometrist, so of course I’m going to take care of my eyes! I love these single-use Refresh eye drops. They’re safe to use with contacts, and they’re amazing for tired or dry eyes.

6. Contact Lens Case: My contacts sometimes decide to make my eyes go crazy out of nowhere, so I always carry an extra contact lens case if I need to take them out.

7. Wisps: I used to carry a mini toothpaste, toothbrush, and dental floss, but Colgate Wisps have honestly replaced all of those things. It’s a tiny disposable toothbrush with a single-use bead of mouthwash and a pick. It’s amazing and completely necessary!

8. Contact Solution: I always carry contact solution in case I need to rinse off my contacts or take them out. 

9. Hair Oil: I like carrying a small vial of Orofluido, one of my favorite hair oils, to tame flyaways and scraggly split ends. A tiny bit of this oil works miracles!

10. Bobby Pins: If you have long hair, bangs, or any sort of layers, you need to carry bobby pins with you. I keep a few in my bag in case I need to slick my hair into a quick bun or pin back crazy hairs.

11. Hair Ties: Again, if you have long hair, these are a no-brainer. 

12. Jewelry: I like to carry a pair of classic studs- by the way, aren’t these Brighton studs that Stephanie gave me gorgeous?!-

13. Lip Balm: My lips seem to always be dry and chapped, so I have about a million and one lip balms. Soap & Glory’s A Great Kisser lip balm is my new favorite. It’s a gorgeous glossy peachy-pink balm that smells like peaches!

14. Lipstick: You never know when you’ll have a last minute work engagement or dinner with friends. I like to keep a classic lipstick with me to help me look put together. MAC Cremecup is one of my all-time favorite easy pink lipsticks.

15. Mascara: Mascara instantly makes you look more awake and put together. I like carrying this mini Benefit Bad Gal.

16. Perfume: I like carrying a sample vial of perfume (because who doesn’t have at least 20 of these lying around?) to perk up halfway through the day. I’m still in a summer mood, so I’m carrying Harajuku G.

17. Lotion: I have extremely dry hands and legs, so I always carry a mini tube of hand cream or body butter. I’m currently obsessed with Perlier 25% Shea Butter Body Balm (and the rest of the line!)

18. Nail File: My nails always seem to break while I’m stuck in traffic. I pull this bad boy out at least a few times a week.

19. Nail Polish Remover: Once your nail polish starts to chip, it’s basically a lost cause. I like carrying a single use nail polish remover pad just in case I need to clear away a chipped mess- because having bare nails is better than chipped nails!

20. Nail Clippers: Again, my nails like to break…a lot. 

21. Q-Tips: These cotton swabs are lifesavers! My favorite use is to help clear away smeared eye makeup!

22. Brow Razor: The most amazing invention. It’s a mini razor intended for shaving your eyebrows or face. I always see a random eyebrow hair the second before I step out of the car, but plucking just makes my face red and irritated. This razor is completely painless and doesn’t irritate my skin!

 And yes, it does all fit in my cute little bag!


Do you have a Just in Case Bag? What items do you always carry with you?