Must-Have Beauty Products For On The Go!

We live in a world that doesn’t stop, we are constantly on the go and rushing! This means that we often don’t have time in the morning to do our makeup.

Having some easy go-to makeup products that fit in our handbag can be a lifesaver! Aside from travel makeup products, many multi-purpose products will make your day-to-day life easier and lighter. I will share with you the best beauty products for when you’re on the go!

Whether you’re rushing out of your house or you’re traveling, you need products that you can rely on.

I broke it down to the 5 most important features on your face to concentrate on when you are in a rush, along with some fab products that you can use.

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1. Base

Applying foundation needs time to make sure that it’s applied evenly. No one wants a blotchy face because well, that defeats the purpose of foundation!

You need a foundation that is simple and easy to apply. Having the perfect base can do wonders for your complexion. Since this post is all about those days when you’re in a rush and on the go, I’ve brought you two of the best-tinted moisturizers that apply seamlessly and easily.

Tinted moisturizer– a combination of moisturizer and foundation is the perfect solution for when you’re in a rush and on the go. You kill 2 birds with one stone and you can still look amazing!

They’re easy to apply, and they’re also relatively small so they can fit into your handbag.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

NARS rarely go wrong with its products and this tinted moisturizer is proof of that. Tried and tested, the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer is easily one of the best-tinted moisturizers on the market. You can use your fingers to apply it as you go and it’s easy to get even coverage with it.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer gives a sheer and natural coverage that still lets your skin breathe. Not only does it cover any blemishes and pigmentation really well, but it also has an SPF 30 that will help you block off the harsh rays of the sun!

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint

Looking for a drugstore alternative? The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint is the best choice for you. It is non-comedogenic (perfect for sensitive skin!) and oil-free. With this tinted moisturiser, you will get glowy, skinlike coverage.

Your skin will still peek through but with a flawless, even skin tone. Apply it whichever you prefer, with fingers or with a sponge and you’re base will be wonderfully set!

2. Eyeshadows

There are times when we can’t create a full eyeshadow look and that’s okay! Sometimes less is more, and a natural look looks more effortless. There are tons of great eyeshadow products that you can grab and go, but these are my favorites!

Fenty Snap Shadows

The Snap Shadows Eyeshadow Palette are the perfect palette for on-the-go! They come in a 6-pan compact palette that fits perfectly into small spaces. Since it has a range of 8 different colour palettes, you can mix and match two combinations and snap them together!

Read my in-depth review of The Fenty Snap Shadows.

Natasha Denona Glam Face Palette Eye & Cheek Essentials

As the name fittingly says, this is a wonderful to-go palette for both eyes and cheeks! The palette features 5 neutral eyeshadow shades and 2 highlighter shades for the face in one cute palette that will fit in your purse and is perfect for when you’re on the go.

The palette comes with a mirror for easy use. This is the ideal multi-purpose product, it’s small and has everything you need for your face and eyes! Read my full review of the Natasha Denona Glam Face Palette.

3. Eyebrows

Eyebrows frame the face and in my opinion, they’re one of the most important features of the face. Fill in your eyebrow gaps with these amazing eyebrow pencils.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz & Tinted Gel

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz is the holy grail for many people (me included!) and for excellent reasons. Anastasia Beverly Hills created this brow product not only for makeup experts but also for those who are beginners to makeup as well. The pencil is easy to use due to its extra thin nib.

If you find drawing in your eyebrows too hard for you, the Tinted Gel is a great alternative.

Read my full review on the ABH Brow Wiz.

ColourPop Precision Brow Pencil

Uncomplicated and straightforward, Colourpop’s Precision Brow Pencil is an affordable eyebrow pencil that is easy to use with great results. Easy to apply with precise application, it gives the eyebrows a natural-looking finish. Bonus points, it is great value for money!

Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel

With its repackaging, the Benefit Gimme Brow collection has been nothing short of spectacular. This Eyebrow gel gives fluffy and natural brows that lasts throughout the day, even when you break a sweat!

4. Mascaras

Onto eyelashes, just like eyebrows, lashes add so much life to our look. That’s why so many people are getting their eyelashes tinted professionally nowadays. However, if you’re not one to try that out, these mascaras will give you the perfect oomph for your lashes!

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

A cult-favourite, the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara does not disappoint. With the stress of rushing, this mascara will give your lashes a nice fluttery look that will liven up your eyes in no time! As promised, it volumizes and lengthens the lashes to last the whole day. This mascara is perfect for on the go because they make it in a mini size too, perfect for your handbags!

L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara

The Lash Paradise Mascara has quickly become a mascara staple since its release a few years ago. With an affordable price tag, this mascara can stand next to high-end products in terms of its quality. There’s no flakiness or clumped lashes with this mascara, just beautiful fluttery lashes!

5. Cheeks

Without any blush or contour, you may look like a flat slate. This can be fixed with a quick swipe of some colour! There are loads of multi-purpose products that are efficient and practical when it comes to bronzers and blushers. They are a great way to bring dimension and colour back to the face.

NARS The Multiple

Designed for the eyes, cheeks, lips and body, NARS The Multiple is genuinely a great product for when you’re in a rush. With the Orgasm shade, you’ll achieve naturally flushed rosy cheeks perfect for the day. It is creamy to apply and it has a beautiful pigment that is smooth as you layer it on.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow

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Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow is a bronzer and highlighter palette. It is small and easy to carry with you. The bronzer, which you can also use as a contour, has the perfect warm brown-toned to bring dimension to your face. The highlighter is perfect to achieve that extra dewy look.

Read my full review on Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow.

6. Lips

Finish off your makeup glam with beautiful lips. Forget heavy matte liquid lipsticks, a good gloss will get you going throughout the day. Just like everything mentioned above, you don’t need multiple items to complete your look. There are loads of products that you can use for both cheeks and lips as well.

NudeStix Nudies Bronze

You might think that this is just some small bronzer stick, but this is another multi-purpose product perfect for bronzer, lips and eyes. It is a double-ended product, one end is the stick and the other is a brush. You can quickly achieve a natural monotoned look with the NudeStix Nudies Bronze Stick. It’s easy to apply, small in size and super pretty!

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Rihanna created this lip gloss with everyone in mind. It was made to suit all skin tones and universally flatter everyone. Smooth on the lips and extremely comfortable to wear, it feels like there’s nothing on the lips.

My Thoughts

With these on-the-go beauty products, you will have a flawless makeup look in a few minutes. Makeup doesn’t have to be complicated the trick is focusing on the areas you want to show off. Check out my easy 6-minute makeup routine.

These makeup products are also extremely useful for travelling when we’re short on space and don’t have room for loads of makeup. For those times, it’s essential to use multi-use makeup products that save so much space!

Hollie xx

About Hollie

Hi, I’m Hollie, and I’m passionate about everything beauty. Over the last decade and a half, I’ve tested thousands of products to bring you the best of the best! I also love bringing you fun and creative beauty looks. Learn more.

Beauty profile – 35, dry, aging skin, focused on aging well with a healthy glow and natural makeup look ✨