Life is unpredictable, so could be your day at home, college, or your workplace. You could be called for a photo op, a meeting, or have visitors at short notice. A handy makeup kit can save you the blushes. A quick wash and a few clean strokes of eye makeup can make you look fresh and ready for any situation. Always keep a handy makeup kit accessible with a few essentials thrown in.

Here are a few things that you have to have either in your car, purse or tucked in your office desk:

1. Cleaning Wipes
Whatever be the hurry, you cannot apply eye makeup without a quick cleaning. Keep a pack of handy cleaning wipes stored in your purse.

2. Eye Primer
Primer helps your eye makeup stay longer. It also prevents creasing and fading. Choose the right primer suitable for your skin type and skin tone with moisturizers.

3. Eyeliner
Assuming you have just a couple of minutes to get ready, eyeliner can perk up your appearance instantly. Pack a brown or black eyeliner in your purse. Draw a thin line at the lash line and extend it to a beautiful wing outside the eye. You can also pack kohl or liquid eyeliner. If you are packing a liquid eyeliner, remember to pack a similar colored eyeshadow, pencil eyeliner, or brown or black waterproof eyeliner.

4. Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow can change your look faster than a magic wand. Choose neutral colors that you can wear with any dress or any occasion. Since we are putting together an emergency kit, you can buy single eyeshadows or eyeshadow quads that are compact and will not occupy too much space in your purse. If you are partial to natural shades for makeup, keep a neutral eye shadow palette in your purse.

5. Mascara
Mascara can bind your eye makeup, and without it, the look feels incomplete. Throw in a black or a brown colored mascara that can blend with any dress and any occasion. You can choose from regular or waterproof mascara. When you are in a hurry, go in for waterproof products to prevent any smudges and messes.

6. Eyebrow Mascara
Add brow mascara to your purse if you have sparse eyebrows. They will bind the eyebrow and help them stay on all day long.

7. Brushes
No makeup kit is complete without the appropriate brushes. A wrong brush can throw your makeup out of sync. Have a small blending brush to apply the eyeshadow base. Although most eyeshadow palettes come with brushes, have an exclusive blending brush that can blend in the eye shadow colors while applying. Pack a fluffy blender brush to blend after applying eyeshadow and eyeliner. It is useful if you are keen on a smokey finish. If you are partial to winged eyeliners, you can have a winged eyeliner brush. You can create dramatic wings with liquid or gel eyeliners.