26 Items For Those Unexpected Problems We All Deal With
A pack of dual-sided SneakErasers if you didn't check the weather before leaving the house in your new, white sneaks...and then it rained...which led to walking in muddy puddles...which led to stains. These portable sponges just need a little water to be activated, and then you can say buh-bye to scuffs and marks!
A plant-based arnica bruise cream that's also formulated with vitamin K1, vitamin C, and horse chestnut extract, which could help lighten discoloration, brighten skin, and relieve inflammation. If you're a little accident-prone (or if you're like me, you just wake up with random bruises), this might be good to have on hand.
A pack of cold sore healing patches containing hydrocolloids to help your skin heal faster. These discreet patches create a moist environment that could help relieve pain, reduce blistering, and prevent scabbing.
A makeup-correcting stick because having to completely remove your makeup to correct a mistake wastes time you simply do not have. Plus, it's infused with anti-inflammatory vitamin E, which will help your face feel moisturized!
A box of forest-inspired Band-Aids — these flexible fabric bandages will help you slay in one way after you've almost slain yourself in another. Each box contains bandages of three different sizes so you can perfectly adorn your wounds.
An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion that contains tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts. It's especially helpful if the warmer temps give you swamp butt. Now, you may truly have a bottom as smooth as, well, a baby's bottom.
A pack of bug bite patches designed with bug-magnet-y kids in mind. These patches contain hydrocolloid, aloe, and witch hazel to help with itchiness (but let's be real, they really just help make sure your little ones don't scratch themselves raw 😬).
Or a mom-made, Shark Tank-famous bug bite suction tool because you're excited about tank tops and short shorts but not the fact that you'll be exposed to some nasty bloodsuckers. It pretty much sucks the irritant out from under your skin so you can live an itch-free life.
A pair of portable USB-C cordless phone chargers if you're always on the go and don't always have access to an outlet when your phone drifts to a measly 15%. This little guy gives you at least one full charge, shows you how much battery it has left, AND can even prop your phone up for watching videos or shows.
An aromatherapy roll-on migraine stick containing a blend of essential oils to help target headaches. Rumor has it that it's easier to get through the day if your head doesn't feel like it's being split in two.
A Tower 28 daily facial spray for helping calm and relieve hot, sunburned skin. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this pH-balanced toner can be used any time of day and can even be used over makeup! Still not convinced? Well, they've received approval from the National Eczema Association, National Rosacea Society, and National Psoriasis Foundation!
A non-medicated herbal inhaler, because as much as you love the idea of road trips and cruise rides, the reality is that you never know when they're going to end up being nausea-inducing affairs. One side of this travel-sized must-have can be used as an inhaler, and the other side can be used to rub herbal oil onto your nose.
A Puracy stain remover spray that'll provide a safe and effective way to get rid of those grass, blood, wine, chocolate, and makeup spots and smears from your clothes, carpet, and more.
But if you wanna be prepared while on the go, here's a pack of three Tide stain remover pens you can keep in your purse for those uh-oh moments where you accidentally spill a little red wine or spaghetti sauce on yourself.
A super sturdy yet lightweight compact umbrella you'll want permanently packed in your bag or car for any sudden storms (the weather app can't be trusted). It's designed to withstand winds up to 45 mph because nothing sucks more than having a flimsy umbrella flip inside out due to a not-so-gentle breeze.
A pack of hydrocolloid acne patches for combatting those early-stage zits and hidden pimples. These patches each have 395 dissolving micropoints specifically targeting blemishes before they become...an issue.
An enzyme-activated pet odor and stain remover, because you never know when your new pup is gonna remember that their bathroom is outside. In addition to dealing with recent messes, you'll also be able to finally and fully reclaim your home from years-old dark spots on your couch and the scent of cat pee emanating from your rug.
A pack of aluminum-free deodorant wipes if the warmer weather is causing you to sweat and smell while you're out socializing. These will remove odors and leave behind a coconut-y scent. Keep these handy wipes in your purse so you can freshen up anywhere!
Some Listerine Cool Mint strips so you'll never be caught with less-than-minty breath, whether you're at an interview or have to mouth-breathe because you just walked up a hefty amount of stairs after eating garlic knots.
A bottle of Poo-Pourri toilet spray in case you feel a rumble in your tummy when you're away from home. Now, when you do your business in a public bathroom, it'll *stay* your business. Just spray a few times into the bowl before you go, and leave the bathroom smelling like a spa since Poo-Pourri is actually made of essential oils!
A set of electrolyte-rich Liquid I.V. hydration packets because sometimes you get so caught up in having fun on a scorching hot summer day that you forget to drink water and start to feel a little...not good. These can help hydrate you lickety-split!
A retractable lint roller if you left your place in a bit of a rush and didn't realize your black top is covered in your kitty's fur until you were on the train. Designed to be taken on the go, this lint roller also works on dirt, dust, crumbs, and more. You'll also get 90 extra-sticky lint roller tear-off sheets!
A pair of period underwear so you don't have to make any unplanned pit stops in order to deal with your monthly guest. Pro tip: Sometimes, I'll put a pair on the night before I'm expecting my period so I don't potentially bleed onto my sheets (galaxy brain mode). These underwear are made of sustainable, comfortable, and super soft materials!
An after-sex sponge for quick and easy cleanup when things don't exactly go according to plan. Plus, they're individually wrapped so you can keep one in your purse for those nights out where you don't end up in your own bed. ;) Either way, no need to penguin-walk to the bathroom and sit and wait for stuff to...drip out. Just insert, twirl, and toss the sponge in the trash!
A pack of 30 individually-wrapped flushable wipes if you've ever gone to your office's coveted single-stall bathroom — finally glad to have a moment to yourself — just to be met with a toilet paper-less stall. These unscented and hypoallergenic wipes contain aloe, cucumber, and chamomile, so they will soothe as they clean.
A 120-piece portable first aid kit filled with everything you'll need for knee scrapes, paper cuts, or any other small accidents that may occur. And it all fits inside a compact and waterproof case.
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