A: For a portable manicure kit, Real Simple suggests making use of an unused glasses case. It will hold clippers, nail files and other tools safely.

A: There are ways of cutting costs if you’re using the same products at home; simply transfer some into small, inexpensive travel containers. This works great for liquid products like lotions and foundations that easily pour out. (Tip: To reduce the mess during the transfer, use a small funnel). But for smaller products that aren’t meant to leave their containers easily (like lip gloss and concealer), buying an extra one is best. If size or space is an issue, look for travel sized formulas.

A: If sleeping with your face in a pillow is a nightly routine, then you can develop permanent lines, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. And you don’t have to plunge head first to get these lines; even years spent sleeping on your side can cause wrinkles on your chin and cheeks. The best wrinkle-free way to sleep is on your back.

A: In some gyms, it’s actually considered strange to work out without makeup! Club manager Kellan Finley explains that at the Equinox Fitness Club in New York City on Park Avenue, makeup is the rule. “People see people they know so they want to get a little glammed up when they go to the gym. I've seen women doll themselves up before they go into a fitness class.” If your gym is more of a social scene than an aerobic environment, just make sure you keep your makeup gym-appropriate so you don’t end up with clogged pores or a makeup meltdown.