What's in my bag? The Spring essentials we wont leave the house without.
- Azzurra Howard
- Dec 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 16

There are some items you just cant live without. You make sure to chuck them in your handbag before you leave the house, you may even buy multiple: one for the bag, one for the car, one for the bedside table. These products are those for me right now. Whether its the best lip balm i've ever come across, the lip liner that attracts endless compliments or the tea that makes the perfect pick me up when the British weather decides to act tempremental: these are the products that have been living in my handbag the last few months.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lip Balm is a deeply nourishing lip balm designed to repair, soothe, and protect dry or chapped lips. It is enriched with shea butter and it helps restore the skin’s natural barrier while providing lasting hydration. It's non-greasy and fragrance-free which makes it ideal for sensitive lips or those prone to irritation.
Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lip Liner in Cappuccino is a cool-toned brown pencil and is ideal for everyday use, it gives natural lip definition and its reliable formula stays put for up to 8 hours without smudging or bleeding, making it a makeup bag essential.
A rich, deep brown pencil eyeliner that offers precision and intensity in one. Its formula combines oil and wax so it glides smoothly across the lash line for a long-lasting, comfortable finish. It is ideal if you’re looking for everyday definition with a softer alternative to black and it is perfect for enhancing brown, hazel or green eyes with a subtle warmth.
A compact, eco-friendly hair brush made from bamboo with wooden or rounded bristles and a natural rubber cushion. It is Ideal for on-the-go use and it's travel-friendly size means it can fit easily in a handbag or gym bag. Because it’s made of bamboo (which reduces static and may offer gentler brushing) it’s a great alternative to plastic brushes.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight Korean sunscreen that combines powerful UV protection with nourishing skincare benefits. Enriched with rice extract and probiotics, it hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier while leaving a natural glow. Perfect for daily use, especially if you want effective sun protection without heaviness or a chalky finish.
Bird and Blend Chocolate Digestive tea bags have been a staple in the bag throughout November and are always packed and ready for whenever a comforting hot drink is needed on the go. The delicious chocolate biscuit flavour means it easily becomes a practical addition to everyday essentials.
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is a soothing repair cream for dry, irritated, or damaged skin. Enriched with Avène Thermal Spring Water and a copper-zinc complex, it helps restore the skin barrier and protect against bacteria. People love it for its gentle, healing formula that calms and protects skin especially in harsher weather.




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