When you're faced with the task of cutting your beauty product arsenal down to what fits in an evening clutch, you probably think you have to forgo a flawless and dewy complexion. But, according to Susan Posnick, founder of Susan Posnick Cosmetics, there are multi-tasking products out there that conceal imperfections and provide a bright, radiant finish.

The fix: A product that color corrects and evens out your skin tone is key, says Posnick. "The Susan Posnick Color Correct is a dual-ended brightening and correcting pencil that conceals blemishes like sunspots and redness, and brightens up your complexion for that wide-awake, natural look. "You can apply it under the brow to lift the eye and define the eyebrow. It can also be used to highlight the top of the cheekbone, the nose and the tip of the lips.

If you're into even more coverage, Emmy award-winning makeup artist Melanie Mills recommends having a foundation stick as a staple item.

"I love foundation sticks, like the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick," says Mills. "They're portable and can be applied directly to the face." You can apply it lightly or in layers for more coverage as a concealer. You can also use it as a primer. "It's compact and you'll use it everyday," she says.

For the handful of lip glosses, sticks, balms and stains you've been hoarding inside your makeup bag, celebrity makeup artist Alexis Vogel suggests a single product that'll give you long-lasting color instantly.

The fix: "You can't go out without a little lip color, so I'd recommend a stain," says Vogel. "You don't need to use lip liner with a stain, and you can enhance the shape of your lips." Opt for one with a gloss to it (like the Stay Pout Liquid Lip Stain or Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Gloss Stain) that will stay on all day so you won't have to reapply it." The genius of a product like this is you can also use it on your cheeks.

If mascara were the only product you were wearing on your face, you'd still look far more put-together than without it. "You have to have mascara, no buts about it," says Mills. "If nothing else, mascara is the go-to product." No argument there.

The fix: Look for a multitasking one that defines and elongates lashes, like Covergirl Bombshell Volume Mascara. Even better, use the wand to smudge at your lash line for a more dramatic, eyeliner look.

Bonus tip: "To get the most mileage out of your mascara, do your bottom lashes first. That way, you won't get product residue above your top eyelid as you go to apply your bottom lashes after your top," says Vogel.

Whether or not you wear a full face of makeup regularly, you'll want a finishing face powder for touch-ups. Powder can be used in place of foundation to keep oil and shine at bay all day. It can refresh your whole look, especially if it's tinted, because it will add color to your face and even it out. Plus, in a pinch, it can be used as a dry shampoo.

The fix: "Having powder is huge," says Mills. "Everybody needs this." Mills' favorite? The new Smashbox Telephoto Face Brush is a powder brush that has the powder formula inside the handle for on-the-go application.

The last item you should never be without? A good, old-fashioned lip balm. But not just for the lip-hydrating reasons you might be thinking. Not only will it quench parched lips, it can be used to hydrate ragged cuticles, prevent high heel chafing and even control flyaway hair. Simply rub a dab between your fingers and smooth it over any hairs that aren't behaving, or use a tiny bit to tame your brows.

Look for a potted version like RMS Beauty Lip & Skin Balm or the cult-classic Smith's Rosebud Salve -- since you'll be smoothing it on so many places, this format will make it easy to apply with your fingers.