Prom Purse Essentials From Celebrity Makeup Artist Beau Nelson

Prom is right around the corner! Between picking a dress, finding the perfect shoes, and securing a date, there's A LOT to do. We tapped celebrity makeup artist Beau Nelson, who works with stars like Chloë Grace Moretz and Kristen Stewart, for his top ten makeup picks that will fit in your teeny-weenie clutch!

By Laurel Pantin

January 3, 2012

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blotting tissues
Smaller and more convenient than pressed powder, these rubber sheets absorb oil without leaving a powdery residue on your face.
Photo courtesy of Beaute Cosmetics.
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Lip & Cheek Stain
Looks like vibrant neon pink in the tube, but it turns into a beautiful petal pink on the lips and cheeks. An added bonus: It lasts for hours.

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lipstick
Two lipcolors in one easy package! One side is creamy, and the other is shimmery, so you can create your own custom lip color or change lip shades throughout the evening.
Covergirl BlastFlipstick, $9. Rite Aid.
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Fashion Tape
Double-sided stylist tape is essential for a big night out! Use it to fix a hemline that has dropped, or to fix the neckline of your dress against your chest to avoid any wardrobe snafus.

Photo courtesy of Colgate.
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Disposable toothbrush
These portable toothbrushes are great for post-dinner breath freshening.
Photo courtesy of Chanel.
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Mirror Compact
A chic mirror to pull out for touch-ups throughout the night. Plus, it's Chanel, so it's kind of a no-brainer.

Photo courtesy of Nars.
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Highlighter stick
Use this shimmery highlighter on your face, collarbone, legs, or anywhere you want! It gives skin a pretty glow without looking overdone.
Photo courtesy of Make Up For Ever.
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Concealer Pen
Thanks to its pen design, this concealer can fit easily in any bag. Its pigment-rich formula will cover any imperfection and won't fade throughout the night.

Photo courtesy of Kanebo.
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Liquid Eyeliner
This liquid liner is great for strengthening any eye look. It has a superfine tip that creates the finest liquid line imaginable, but it can also do a thick cat-eye look just as easily.
Sensai by Kanebo Liquid Eyeliner, $36. Bergdorf Goodman.
Photo courtesy of Urban Decay.
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Brow Brush
For girls with unruly brows, this is a godsend! The gel keeps wayward hairs in place, and the styling brush helps you wrangle them into the ideal shape.

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