Makeup Bag Must-Haves for Winter

Check out the essentials that belong in your go-to kit.

Makeup Bag - Ladies, we spend so much on our makeup, why not treat ourselves to a stylish makeup bag. The Clever Carriage Company snake-print pouch can hold every tool you need to look fresh-faced throughout the day and night. Psst... It's so cute, it can be worn on its own as a clutch, too!   (Photo: Clever Carriage Company)

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Makeup Bag - Ladies, we spend so much on our makeup, why not treat ourselves to a stylish makeup bag. The Clever Carriage Company snake-print pouch can hold every tool you need to look fresh-faced throughout the day and night. Psst... It's so cute, it can be worn on its own as a clutch, too! (Photo: Clever Carriage Company)

Face Cream - So, what are the true makeup essentials?  You need to have a good moisturizer handy and use it every day. Choose a product that’s not too heavy or oily, like Olay’s Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid. It will keep your skin hydrated and help control shine. It’s light, oil-free and provides a smooth base before you apply foundation.  (Photo: OLAY)

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Face Cream - So, what are the true makeup essentials? You need to have a good moisturizer handy and use it every day. Choose a product that’s not too heavy or oily, like Olay’s Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid. It will keep your skin hydrated and help control shine. It’s light, oil-free and provides a smooth base before you apply foundation. (Photo: OLAY)

Eye Cream - You’re never too young to start preventing the signs of aging. Leave it to Bliss to come out with a super-charged, skin-renewing serum that instantly delivers a firming effect for the face, under eyes and throat. Firm, Baby, Firm speaks for itself.  (Photo: Sephora)

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Eye Cream - You’re never too young to start preventing the signs of aging. Leave it to Bliss to come out with a super-charged, skin-renewing serum that instantly delivers a firming effect for the face, under eyes and throat. Firm, Baby, Firm speaks for itself. (Photo: Sephora)

Makeup Brushes - Aren't you tired of those cheapie brushes shedding bristles? Make it your New Year's resolution to invest in quality makeup brushes and vow to clean them once a week. A regular wash will cut down on bacteria in your makeup and on your skin. This brush set by Kat Von D comes in a sleek case with a beautiful stencil design.  (Photo: Sephora)

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Makeup Brushes - Aren't you tired of those cheapie brushes shedding bristles? Make it your New Year's resolution to invest in quality makeup brushes and vow to clean them once a week. A regular wash will cut down on bacteria in your makeup and on your skin. This brush set by Kat Von D comes in a sleek case with a beautiful stencil design. (Photo: Sephora)

Perfect Foundation - Makeup should look natural and effortless and, when applied correctly, invisible. Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer foundation offers sun protection and oil control and provides hydration to prevent dryness. Not only is it good for your skin, it is super lightweight and creates a flawless, perfectly blended finish.   (Photo: Sephora)

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Perfect Foundation - Makeup should look natural and effortless and, when applied correctly, invisible. Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer foundation offers sun protection and oil control and provides hydration to prevent dryness. Not only is it good for your skin, it is super lightweight and creates a flawless, perfectly blended finish. (Photo: Sephora)

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Eye Essentials - Either brows or lashes or both...you really need something for your eyes. Start with Make Up For Ever's eyebrow pencil, designed to ensure a long-lasting hold and natural results. Then, if you're up to it, a couple of coats of L’Oreal Paris False Fiber Lashes mascara and voilá, you'll see the difference.   (Photos from left: Loreal, Sephora)

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Eye Essentials - Either brows or lashes or both...you really need something for your eyes. Start with Make Up For Ever's eyebrow pencil, designed to ensure a long-lasting hold and natural results. Then, if you're up to it, a couple of coats of L’Oreal Paris False Fiber Lashes mascara and voilá, you'll see the difference. (Photos from left: Loreal, Sephora)

Great Blush - Every winter makeup bag should have a great blush to warm up your skin tone. We recommend Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color. Its pink powder will give you that fresh from the outdoors, cheeky look.  (Photo: Sephora)

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Great Blush - Every winter makeup bag should have a great blush to warm up your skin tone. We recommend Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color. Its pink powder will give you that fresh from the outdoors, cheeky look. (Photo: Sephora)

Lip Color - Lip colors in pearly pinks or rich berries look great with the flushed cheeks winter brings. This Urban Decay High Gloss Lip Color comes in one chubby pencil and goes on creamy, shiny and lasts longer than most glosses we’ve tried.  (Photo: Sephora)

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Lip Color - Lip colors in pearly pinks or rich berries look great with the flushed cheeks winter brings. This Urban Decay High Gloss Lip Color comes in one chubby pencil and goes on creamy, shiny and lasts longer than most glosses we’ve tried. (Photo: Sephora)

Lip Screen - No lipstick or lip gloss? Reach for Lavanila's Healthy Lip Screen SPF 30. Protect your lips with a lip product, preferably one containing SPF. Polished lips can complete an overall makeup look or stand on their own as attention-grabbers.  (Photo: Sephora)

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Lip Screen - No lipstick or lip gloss? Reach for Lavanila's Healthy Lip Screen SPF 30. Protect your lips with a lip product, preferably one containing SPF. Polished lips can complete an overall makeup look or stand on their own as attention-grabbers. (Photo: Sephora)

It's That Time Again - This season, the flu has not been a game. It has killed 26 children and is widespread to 46 states thus far, says the CDC. Translation: We are in the midst of a dangerous epidemic. Read what you need to know about the flu and how to protect yourself and your family. – Britt Middleton   (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Small Tissue Pack - 'Tis the season for tissues. They come in handy for your nose or to assist in touching up your makeup. (Photo: GettyImages)