Back in my acting days, I was also working a 9-5 job supporting a CFO and would get calls for same day auditions that I just couldn’t say no to. I would have to sneak away from my office for “early lunches” or “doctor’s appointments” all the time. Shout out to Kells, my old boss who, despite being the “mean guy” in the office, was always so understanding of my need to get the hell outta there on super short notice.
Let me tell you. Running up and down Manhattan, in the summer, while trying to look cute and stay fresh is a feat. If you don’t know the Manhattan summer heat/humidity/stinky sewer smell/mean subway passengers and general “UGH-ness”…you’re a lucky woman. All of those things combine to make you sweat bullets and take your freshness level down to zero. (And then I had to take my sweaty self and try to give an Oscar-worthy performance…before hiking it back to the office. ::le sigh:::)
And of course, I’d also have nothing to drink, and no singles to buy water, I’d find a way to spill some sort of snack on myself, and step in something gross in the subway or sit on gum (I do this ALL the time. My butt loves to be minty fresh) or find another way to just be a hot mess.
I’ve started keeping a mini arsenal in my bag, especially when I’m out in the summertime. Having Rohan now makes my stay-fresh arsenal slightly bigger, but I always have on hand: a Tide to-go Pen, a bottle of water, personal wipes (I now use Summer’s Eve), pepper spray (blame John), mini deodorant, gum (for my mouth, not my butt), 5 or so sheets of Bounty (the small select-a-size sheets), and a DRY snack that I can’t stain myself with. I think I’m going to add some oil dabbing sheets for my greasy face to my bag’s arsenal.
The Summer’s Eve cleansing cloths are a recent addition to the arsenal, and I really enjoyed them. (I used to use baby wipes- even pre-Rohan.) They are gentle on my sensitive bits and the scent I use, Island Splash, is super fresh smelling. I recently had a blogger event that had me traipsing all around the city – with Roey in tow, mind you – and these cloths were clutch in my arsenal. I love that they’re individually wrapped so I can just pop one or two in my bag instead of taking a full package. Check out the Summer’s Eve Facebook page for info and deals on the various products in the range.
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I love Summers Eve products! I love the Wipes and also the feminine cleansing wash! Once Kyle used it as shampoo. He wasn’t paying attention. You can imagine the horrid look on his face when I told him what he used on his head is really for hahahaha
Also in my arsenal is a mini deodorant, hand sanitizing wipes, and some posh products!!!
After spending an impromptu night at my then boyfriend’s (now DH) house and not having an overnight bag there or on campus, I made a bag to keep in my office. It had toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, comb, brush, hair gel, bobby pins, and wipes to clean my face and other parts. I also started keeping a decent change of clothes or at least shirt and undies at his place. Now that I’m a mommy I always have wipes, Tide to go pen, and of course snacks.
Body mister helps me stay fresh
In my purse I keep these wipes as well. Sometimes I buy the spray also! I am not moving all around Manhattan (wished I lived in NYC) but here in Cleveland, I encounter some of the same stuff! So I keep baby wipes (Huggies), they are not only Emma’s but I use them for stain removal, and for mishaps with snacks!!
Dry shampoo (Suave brand is ok) is a must!
shower every day and use deodorant/anti-perspirant
I freshen up with mineral foundation powder (helps with the oil).
in my bag: hand sanitizer, lotion that smells good which can fix hair, deodorize, make shoes fit better, keep thighs from rubbing together lol. Hair tie, must have. lip gloss, powder. You could make it for 24 hours with that if you had to.
I wash my face and brush my teeth during the day as well as in morning & night. I also reapply deodorant!
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I keep fresh by using paper towels to remove shine from my face and keep my lip gloss handy
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I redo my hair and use blotting wipes whenever I get the chance to.
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I keep blotting tissues and deodorant in my gym bag to freshen up . I keep a small roll-on perfume hand as well that can fit in a pocket or small handbag.
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I keep a pack of facial cleansing wipes in the car. They are great for cleaning your face but can also be used anywhere on your body that might need a little refreshing.
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brushing my teeth always makes me feel fresh
I’ve got this great body mister that has a nice refreshing fresh scent that I can spray over all my skin. It refreshes me, and adds a great fragrance without being overpowering.
I shower every day and use deodorant
Shower daily, keep my face moisturized, brush my teeth twice a day and keep mints to use at work so my breath stays fresh.
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I wet my hair and put on smelly spray!
I stay fresh and clean by taking a shower, brushing my teeth, using an organic deodorant, and applying one of my solid perfumes. 🙂
I shower daily
I have to blot my shiny skin with paper towel at some point during the day usually. I also freshen up with some body spray sometimes.
I keep face wipes at work. Helps me feel better.
wet wipes help for freshening up on-the-go
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I make sure to shower everyday, do my hair, use moisturizer and of course deodorant. If I need to freshen up I’ll either splash my face with water (if I’m home) or use a facial wipe.
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OMGosh, baby wipes, hand sanitize,r feminine spray, perfume, facial soap. All of this lives in my huge purse just in case the zombie apocalypse comes and I can’t get to my trusty over stuffed beauty cabinet in my bathroom. No wonder my shoulder always hurts…LOL
It’s easy to stay fresh when you are home, but as a backpacker, and need to carry light, I’ll wipe up with a dryer sheet to help smell fresh.
I keep toothbrush and paste, gum, floss, and deodorant
I splash my face with water, take refresher spray with me.
Deordorant soap water and a washclth
i love using body spray on the go
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/371338241246392320
i use baby wipes
I carry a small travel size antiperspirant and toothbrush and toothpaste in my purse so I can freshen up after lunch. I also have perfume in my work locker and baby wipes in the car.
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I pack moist towelettes for washing my hands.
I like to keep oil absorbent blotting paper in my purse to keep my face fresh.
I keep a supply of wet ones in my purse and sprinkle a little baby powder over my body to give a light , fresh smell.
I stay fresh by keeping a little baby powder with me. I can’t wait to try the Summer’s Eve products. Sounds wonderful and convenience.
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I use flushable baby wipes – have them in both bathrooms and in my car.
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I’ve always got pantiliners, a hairbrush and breath mints 🙂
https://twitter.com/kathyskontests/status/372900267806560256
I shower and wash my hair every day. Brushing my teeth and flossing throughout the day always makes me feel fresher too.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/372959435997462528
i like cold rosewater!
I use body spray to keep fresh during the day. I carry a small bottle with me along with travel size beauty products.
wet wipes are perfect for freshening up on-the-go 🙂
i shower every morning & night and reapply my perfume during the day
I keep a small size perfume in my purse
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I use hand sanitizer throughout the day
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/373854688858230785
I keep wipes and deodorant in my purse so I can freshen up whenever i want to.
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I carry wipes, hand sanitizer, deodorant and perfume.
I use deodorant many times thru out the day.
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/373894273948602368
My “must haves” are wipes and deodorant to feel fresh.
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I use body fragrance spray
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