Here's What You Should Always Have In Your Makeup Bag

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Looking for a list of must-haves because your makeup bag is in need of an overhaul? Or maybe you're a beginner that's confused by the thousands of cosmetic products on the shelves? You'll want to make sure your bag is always stocked with the basics.

Let's start with the skin, because a radiant face begins with good skincare. To create the appearance of a fresh face, prep your skin with a good moisturizer like CeraVe ($12; Target). Once you're moisturized you'll want to create a flawless finish, and that's where a great foundation comes in. If you have combination skin or worry about product settling into fine lines, try Lancome's Teint Idole Wear Foundation, which is long-lasting and comes in 50 shades ($47; Lancome).

To highlight your eyes and make them look bigger, all you need is a hard-working mascara. Good Housekeeping senior beauty editor Alice Manning recommends using ultra-black shades and applying multiple layers with a lash comb to get rid of any clumps. "Something I would never leave the house without wearing, glossy black lashes make everything better," she says. If you want to add dramatic length, try Benefit's They're Real Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara ($25; Sephora).