Portable Makeup

These days, sometimes the only time I can get my makeup done is when I am waiting at a red light, so I always make sure I have a portable makeup case in my diaper bag. I've always been a fan of making up on the run, because I used to be chronically late and had no choice but to do my makeup on the go. I've become a pro at what works in the car, and what can be messy and even potentially dangerous. Here, my musts and misses for glamour on the go:

Musts
1. Powder compact foundation, like Stila Illuminating Powder Foundation
2. A blush in a shatterproof case. I like Luscious Blooms in Half Moon Bay. It contains a blush shade and a highlighter, and both can be used on cheeks and eyes.
3. A lip palette or an assortment of melt-proof lipsticks or glosses. Liquid lipsticks are best for this purpose, because if you accidentally leave them in the car, they won't melt on you. I like MAC Pro Longwear. Since the applicator tends to fall apart, so that you can't attach the gloss back to the color, I just take the color half of the lipsticks with me to save room in my bag,
and carry a separate gloss or balm.
4. Mascara
5. Small eyeliner (with a sharpener, if it needs one)
6. Neutral eyeshadow palette, like Sephora Colorful Pro Eyeshadow Palette in Brown Eyes
7. Small brush kit, like the one from Bobbi Brown
Note: An alternative to the above list is to carry a makeup palette or one of those Trish McEvoy planners that has everything you need, but I've never been that disciplined

Misses
1. Liquid liner: Nearly impossible to apply well in the car.
2. Mineral makeup and other loose powder products, including those messy loose shimmer shadows
3. Cream blushes and shadows: messy to apply and the color gets everywhere
4. Pot glosses: see #3, above
5. Nail polish, unless it's clear