'I'm never without it.' The one product the Mamamia beauty team always carry.

Every day at around 5pm, I tend to look a little... dull. 

My makeup has slowly made its way off of my face, my eyes start to look tired, and I just don't have that fresh look going for me the same way I did in the morning. 

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The annoying thing is the beauty experts I work with ALWAYS look good throughout the day. They're the best in the business and I'm constantly asking them what products I should be using. 

Because of my lack of retention, small handbag space and low budget, I asked the Mamamia beauty team to share the one product they always carry — because let's face it... a lip balm doesn't always cut it. 

Here's what they recommend.

Kelly McCarren, co-host of You Beauty.

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Podcast host and content creator Kelly McCarren recommends two setting sprays: Holme Beauty Golden Hour Glow, $49, and Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless, $54.

"These are my faves, so I generally have both in my bag," she tells us, noting that she keeps the mini sizes on hand.

"I have very dehydrated skin so I tend to look a bit crusty throughout the day — a quick mist of one of these angels makes me look fresh AF."

Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

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Mamamia's beauty editor and co-host of You Beauty recommends the cult-favourite highlight balm, Chanel Baume Essential, $74.

"My husband bought me one for my birthday and I LOVE it and never without it," she says. 

"You can use it on your cheekbones, lids, lips — and it makes your skin look so glowy and juicy and like you drink lots and lots of water.

"I use it when I’m feeling/looking like a dried-up prune! Makes my skin look a million times better."

Leigh Campbell, co-host of You Beauty.

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Mamamia's executive editor Leigh Campbell always carries the Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener, $46. 

"It's not technically a concealer, but I use it as one," she explains. 

"It's super light and illuminating, so I use it under my eyes when out and about and my makeup needs a little refresh without adding another layer that might go cake."

Basmah Qazi, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

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Okay, I know we said no lip balms, but oils are technically different. No?

Senior lifestyle writer Basmah Qazi has been loving this Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Rosewood Nights, $45, ever since she got her hands on it.

"I have chronically dry lips, so you’ll always see me applying lip balm throughout the day," she says.

"But what makes this lip oil stand out is that not only does it hydrate, but it adds a sheer wash of colour — perfect for those no-makeup makeup days." 

Basmah also recommends the Aerre Red Theory EDP, $39.

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"I know, I know, you’re probably wondering, 'Who keeps a full-size bottle of fragrance in their handbag?' I do. Especially when it smells as good as Red Theory does," she tells us. 

"If I could describe this perfume in one word, it would be romantic. It lasts all day, and it’s affordable!"

Olivia James, You Beauty Social Media Producer.

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Mamamia social media producer Olivia recommends the Flower Bitten Lip Stain in Tempt, $8.99.

"It's cheap, it works, and most importantly, it's made by the hands of an angel: Drew Barrymore," she says.

"In all seriousness, it is the best lip stain I've worked with. It doesn't dry too quickly and leaves room for you to clean up mistakes, making it the perfect in-the-bag, on-the-go lippy. It also lasts FOREVER."

Emily Vernem, Lifestyle Writer.

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I thought it was only fair that I'd contribute as well. 

Having this Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist, $42, in your bag allows you to sunscreen on the go. 

You can keep it on you during the sunnier months and spray it on after your skincare as well as on top of your makeup. 

If you want more lifestyle recommendations or opinions from Emily Vernem you can follow her on Instagram @emilyvernem.

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