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Always pack the essentials! Stain treater pens, multitasking makeup & more: Our on-the-go must-haves start at just $6
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Ever wondered what’s in a shopping editor’s bag? We're basically experts when it comes to packing an everyday tote — we've road-tested countless products and even picked up a few tips from the many celebrities who've given us a peek into their purses. But we discovered only a select few on-the-go hacks and essentials are worth bringing with us everywhere we go. In that spirit (and with the busy summer season right around the corner), Shop TODAY executive editor Adrianna Brach stopped by Studio 1A to share what she never leaves the house without. Check out her recommendations below!
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Brach vouches that this stain remover pen “works instantly,” and has saved the day for her many a time. "Just press onto the stain and watch it disappear... no laundry room, no waiting," she says. "And there is no harsh smell, no bleach or heavy chemicals so it’s safe to use on the go and won’t ruin clothes — I even keep one in my travel bag."
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For a 10-second glow-up, this $6 makeup multitasker can be used on cheeks, lips and eyes. Simply dab it on and blend with your fingers... no brushes necessary! It adds color and dimension that can help liven your face up, without needing full glam. Brach points out that it basically replaces three products, which saves space in your bag and is perfect for touch-ups on the go.
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This hack is ideal for covering rogue gray hairs or regrowth between color appointments. It’s a tinted hair gel you brush right onto your roots for instant coverage, and it’s also designed to help brows look fuller and stay in place. It blends seamlessly, dries quickly, and doesn’t feel sticky or stiff, says Brach.
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While we hope you won't ever need a first aid kit, it's one of those essentials that you'll be so glad you have when you need it. This one has all the necessities: bandages, wipes, ointments and everything else you'd need in the moment or in the great outdoors. It's super compact and organized almost like a little book, with clear compartments and a water-resistant exterior. Plus, it's TSA-friendly. Brach keeps the smaller kids' version in her bag at all times, because with two little ones, "boo boos are guaranteed."
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Brach deems this three-in-one device "one of those gadgets you don’t think you need until you need it in the moment." After all, it's a Shop TODAY Travel Awards winner for a reason. It's a personal fan with an impressive battery life for any hot moments, but it's also a power bank for your phone and a flashlight that's surprisingly useful in low light settings. Plus, it folds up when not in use, so it won't take up too much precious real estate in your bag.
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"We’ve all had that mid-day moment when skin gets shiny, makeup starts to melt… this is an instant fix," Brach swears. "It’s a colorless blurring powder from Laneige that instantly mattifies skin without looking cakey. It actually blurs pores and smooths everything out, so your skin still looks like your skin but better. You’re not adding coverage, just a simple touch up before dinner or when skin needs a refresh."
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Plus, some of our favorite spring dresses!
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“Take it from someone who already owns this dress in two colors,” says writer Danielle Murphy, “you won’t regret adding this one to your cart.” Up to 50% off on Amazon, this style features a flattering, waist-cinching tie at the middle and pockets on the sides for added practicality!
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Another one of Murphy’s picks, this dress comes in a variety of colors courtesy of Shop TODAY-loved brand Prettygarden. It’s “extremely soft and has an easy, flowing silhouette that is perfect for the season,” says Murphy. “I can see anyone wearing it as a casual daytime ‘fit or even a bathing suit cover-up when summer hits.”
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Contributing writer Tanya Edwards makes it very clear that this pick is just about perfect when it comes to sizing, fit and feel. “What I love about this dress is that it’s easy to pull on,” she says. “There’s no zipper, just a small keyhole shape on the back that uses a single button. Because of the stretch in the top, it slipped on without any trouble — no awkward wiggling to get it on!”
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After having her eye on it for quite a while, editor Vivien Moon picked this linen-blend dress up last year. “It’s just roomy enough and breezy for me to wear in the spring/summer,” she says. “I love a long dress that I can wear for anything that will keep me feeling comfortable and not underdressed — just in case I run into somebody!”
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We applied (and reapplied) 60 sunscreens to narrow down the best formulas for all skin types and tones.
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Plus, we have an exclusive discount code for TODAY viewers.
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Enter for a chance to win over $300 worth of editor favorites sent straight to your doorstep!
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These sleep products kept our editors cool, ache-free and more rested.
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Prime Day is coming sooner than expected.
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