Do you carry a cosmetic bag in your purse?

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I do - the only "makeup" products I carry are an eyebrow pencil and Carmex. But I also have bandaids, hair ties, a tiny comb, travel size perfume, Advil, glasses cleaning wipes, and lotion.
 
No, I wear very minimal makeup. A lipstick and a mirror is all I really need. But I do carry a 'neceser' pouch - basically, just a medium-sized pouch with things like bandaids, eyedrops, matches, pins, scissors, nail file, etc.
 
Gawd, I’m so curious. I love these types of threads.

I also carry a make up pouch with all kinds of necessities along with a hand cream, an eye liner (that I have never used) mascara and a concealer stick. I have a lipstick in my purse that never makes it into the make up bag.

And I am constantly purchasing little pouches and re-arranging. I’m obsessed. So ridiculous.
 
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Back in the days, I used to buy a handbag and its matching cosmetic pouch. Did that a lot with Bottega Veneta. But since COVID, bag sizes have all been on the small size, so no need for cosmetic pouches anymore.

Now I use my cosmetic pouches when traveling with big bags. One for electronic cords/ AirPods what not, and one for cosmetics.
 
It depends. If it’s a quick errand or I’m out for a couple of hours, I usually just carry hand sanitizer and lipstick. In summer, I carry a compact to blot out any shine due to the hot weather but I should also look into blotting sheets or on-the-go face wipes since they come individually wrapped and don’t take up much room in smaller purses. If I’m out for longer periods I would add carry a little more and use a pouch.
 
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