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Hi, I'm Devina, and a lot of my job involves scouring the internet for the very best products. I tend to carry a lot of stuff in my handbag, so I've gone into the depths of it and found all the essentials I relied on throughout the year (which will definitely be coming into 2023 with me).
1. Keeping this sensitive skin-friendly E45 hand cream in my bag was a great shout. I use it anywhere I start to feel a little dry throughout the day.
2. I keep my AirPods well protected in this silicone, shockproof case. It comes in a range of colours, so you can pick whatever matches your vibe!
3. These facial wipes have saved me more times than I can count – you'd be surprised how often I reached for these.
4. If you're a false lash girlie like I am, keeping an extra tube of this DUO lash glue in your bag is a must.
5. Keeping a mattifying pressed powder like this Rimmel one on you is a good move if you tend to get oily throughout the day.
6. Stay photo ready with this mini LED light, which is my absolute ride or die. It's powerful, small, and super effective.
7. I never leave the house without a portable charger, and this one from Anker is super reliable.
8. And this short, 15cm long iPhone charging cable is the perfect size to keep with it.
9. It's always a good idea to keep an adapter in your bag too, and this fast-charging one really works as quickly as it claims.
10. If you're anything like me, you'll get good use out of keeping this portable Bluetooth speaker in your bag.
11. For the days when I carry a larger bag, Vex King's bestselling Good Vibes, Good Life always comes with me. Whether you have the time to read two pages or twenty pages, there's always something inspiring to take away from it.
12. Let's be honest, keeping one of these mini sanitisers to hand is pretty important nowadays.
13. These mini refillable perfume bottles have been an absolute game changer for me.
14. Tame those flyaways with a few of these hair clips that you can just pop into your bag.
15. These claw clips are ideal for when you need to quickly get your hair out of your face.
16. This lip liner is the perfect dark brown shade to keep for lipstick touch-ups throughout the day. Trust me, this never leaves my bag.
17. I also keep one of these KIKO Hydra lipglosses in my bag for whenever I feel like adding a quick shine to my lips.
18. If you prefer something more natural-looking, these Dr. Lipp tints are a great way to add a subtle tint to the lips.
19. Why keep a regular compact on you when you can have this light-up mirror instead?
