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Do you think you need some of these handbag essentials? Keep reading to find out what they are.
A woman’s handbag and its contents have always been a thing of mystery – and really, we as women know that our handbags can hold a surprising amount of items. Whether it’s makeup, phones, keys, or snacks, we’re always ready for anything.
While whatever we carry in our bags is unique to each of us, there might be several handbag essentials that you never thought you needed but actually do.
These will have you wondering how you ever survived without them in the first place.
Handbag Essentials You Never Knew You Needed
1. Handbag Organizer
First and foremost, a handbag organizer. Adding this to your list of handbag essentials will help you to keep your bag neat and organized. It keeps everything in its place, so there’s no more digging around for your keys or lip balm. Plus, it makes switching bags effortless. Just lift the organizer out and drop it into your new bag without the hassle of transferring each item individually.
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2. Personal Safety Alarm
Having one of these is important, especially if you’re a woman walking alone at night. It produces a shrill sound that deters any attackers and alerts people to your situation in case you need help.
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3. Handbag Light
On that note of digging through your handbag, this motion sensor light will automatically turn on when you open your bag allowing you to see what you need to get so you don’t have to rummage through.
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4. Cuticle Balm
It smells so good and will make your cuticles very soft.
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5. Reusable Lint Roller
The struggle of being covered in fuzz ends with this lint roller. It’s small enough to fit in your bag for use throughout the day and is washable for reuse.
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6. Hand Cream
No more crusty hands with this hand cream. Seriously, it’s thick, creamy, and so moisturizing.
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7. Hair Wax Stick
This hair wax stick is so easy to use and makes your hair silky smooth and tames flyaways and frizz.
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8. Minimergency Kit
Ugh.. this will stop small unexpected troubles from ruining your day. It includes useful, practical items that save the day so that you look and feel your best.
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9. Wallet Bluetooth Tracker
The fear and stress that comes with misplacing or losing your handbag is unreal. Having this tracker in your bag or wallet will allow you to locate it much faster in case that happens. Alternatively, you can use this smaller one that will also be perfect for finding lost keys or pets.
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10. Handbag Cleaning Ball
This one’s genius. You know those little crumbs that somehow always end up in your bag? Just drop this sticky ball inside, and as you go about your day, it picks them up, keeping your bag crumb-free. Once the ball gets fully covered in crumbs and fuzz, simply rinse it off and reuse it.
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11. Car Window Breaker
I hope you never have to use this, but sh*t happens and this seatbelt cutter/window breaker will help you escape from a car if you need to. It fits perfectly onto your keychain too.
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12. Lighted Makeup Mirror
I still have a compact mirror that my best friend gifted me like 10 years ago. It’s always in my handbag and helps me see if I have a booger sticking out of my nose, haha… This one’s lighted and will allow you to see clearly if you need to touch up on the go.
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13. Small Portable Charger
This tiny, lipstick-sized portable charger will keep your phone juiced up so you can continue enjoying those TikToks. We love TikTok! A big plus is it’s cord-free.
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14. Bag Hanging Clip
This hook will help you hang your bag anywhere. On tables, over the door, on your car’s headrest – it holds a ton of weight and will get you sorted when you have nowhere to place your bag.
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15. Starbucks Airpods Case
Okay, this one’s not really essential, but who wouldn’t want to have this cute Starbucks case for their AirPods? Plus, it’s shockproof and will actually protect your AirPods.
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16. Mini Umbrella
Don’t get caught during Summer without this. It’s small enough to fit in your purse and will come in handy when those UV rays start hitting hard.
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17. RFID Blocking Wallet
Storing your cards in an RFID-blocking wallet will block any signals from unauthorized scans and prevent access to your payment information.
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18. Hair Clips
Hair ties somehow always magically disappear. Having an emergency mini clip like this will keep hair from flying every which way when you can’t find one.
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19. Mini Hair Brush
Perfect mini brush to run through your hair on windy days.
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20. Sunscreen Face Stick
If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “Re-apply your sunscreen”. Sigh! This stick makes it so much easier to apply and re-apply sunscreen to your face. It’s the perfect size to fit in your handbag, too.
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21. Handheld Mini Fan
Again, don’t be caught during Summer without this. This little thing is so powerful and will be a lifesaver when you’re out and about.
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22. Hard Case for Sunglasses
Perfect case for sunglasses or eyeglasses. It folds to fit nicely in the bag when not in use.
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23. Lip Butter Balm
This lip butter is the balm!! A good lip balm to keep your lips hydrated and moisturized.
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24. Mist Hand Sanitizer
Since COVID, almost everyone now carries a hand sanitizer. I’m going to be that person and say that I’ve always carried one even years before- because germs are a no-no for me. You need this in your bag.
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25. Dental Floss Portable Case
The relief of being able to remove a piece of something stuck in between your teeth! I always have one of these in my bag.
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26. Mini Stun Gun
Remember that personal safety alarm we looked at earlier? For additional defense, this mini stun gun will deliver a powerful shock to any attackers and give you time to get away. Sad world we live in today. This could be a lifesaver.
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27. Keychain Pepper Spray
If, for any reason, you cannot carry a stun gun, pepper spray is an alternative self-defense option.
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28. Oil Control Face Roller
You need this if you sweat through your makeup. It absorbs excess oil, leaving your face mattified!
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29. Flat Water Bottle
This flat water bottle fits nicely in a handbag for quick hydration.
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30. Daily Pill Organizer
A pill organizer keeps your daily vitamins organized and in one place cause why carry multiple containers? It’s easy to carry, holds a week’s worth of pills, and helps keep track of intake.
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