Every bride-to-be knows that being prepared on your big day is of the utmost importance. Not only do you need to plan and co-ordinate caterers, bands and guest seating, but you also need to plan your beauty! This is why brides need to have a bridal beauty kit. Something that contains all the essentials and must haves to keep you looking your very best throughout the long and stressful day. 

Now, I'm not a bride and I don't expect to be in the near future, but I do have my own version of a kit that I bring with me on a daily basis and even pack for overnight trips. I call it my emergency preparedness kit! This is also an excellent practice for any major formal events that you might have coming up - like prom. 

Here's a sneak peek inside my kit: 


This bag is just the bare bones essentials of what I might need. I use a clear plastic bag so that I get a good view of what I have and where each of my products are. 

I thought I would give you chicks a much coveted look into my kit so that you can get a few ideas for your own. I included all of my favourite products when travelling or for a special event. These are the perfect products for a bride to be who might need a few perk me ups along the way! 

Cleansing 

 
First and foremost, make friends with your local dollar store and the mini travel section of your local discount chain or drugstore. Also, I love samples and deals and sign up for them whenever I can. I save and store them for this exact purpose. 

To make cleansing as easy as possible, I bring cleansing moist towels to remove makeup. Or, I bring some micellar water and cotton rounds. These products are both great for cleaning up small makeup mistakes as well. If I know I will have access to water and a sink, I might bring samples of a scrub or a cleanser. 

Lotions and Potions


When you drink alcohol, your skin becomes dehydrated, which means breakout city! If you're going to be up all night dancing, drinking and sweating it out in a heavy dress, you're going to need to do some skincare repair. 

I need to give Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel (C$54.00) a shoutout because it is currently my saviour and I adore it. I bring a spot treatment for any blemishes and a heavier and lighter moisturizer for dry patches and for underneath makeup. 

Hair and Extras 


If you have a complicated up do, chances are that at some point it will fall down. When that happens, have bobby pins and hair elastics ready. I also like to bring either a light styling oil or a cream to calm down any frizzies. 

I have very sensitive eyes, so eye drops are always a must for me. As are oil blotting sheets, lip balm and a hand cream. Depending on the occasion, you'll also want to bring a deodorant, bandages or some meds in case a bad headache comes along. 

Makeup and Perfume 


To be sure you smell as fresh as a daisy the whole night, I like to have a body spray or a rollerball of perfume with me. 

For makeup, I really only bring along a concealer, a setting powder and fluffy brush - all key ingredients to properly covering a pimple and a mascara for extra 'awake' eyes. 

Here are a few other excellent options that I recommend for your carry along: 
 

1. Clearasil Ultra Deep Pore Cleansing Pads (C$14.99)

2. Safety Pins: I know from experience that straps on dresses can easily break. 

3. La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water (C$10.00)

4. ELF Daily Moisture Stick (C$6.00)

5. Clear Nail Polish/Top Coat: Seal a loose button or stop a run in your panty hose, there are tons of uses for this versatile product.

6. Cotton Rounds: For micellar water, makeup remover or just for cleaning up any blunders.


1. Garnier Fructis Volume Extend Instant Bodifier Dry Shampoo (US$4.97)

2. Sock Bun: In a pinch for an easy up do? Get the DIY version here.

3. Goody Spin Pins (C$8.98)

4. Sephora Cream Lip Stain (C$14.00)

5. Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge (C$29.00)

6. Joico Humidity Blocker Finishing Spray (US$17.99)

7. Joico Power Spray Fast Dry Finishing Spray (US$10.92)
 
What do you pack in your emergency kit?