Travel genius for your makeup bag

It doesn't take long for sleek, beautiful brushes to become chewed up and destroyed in a makeup bag, especially if that makeup bag is jostling around on the go with you all the time. Enter a simple little solution that will extend the life of your favorite makeup brushes without slowing you down...

Featured in Real Simple April 2012

Brush protectors in various sizes to keep those fine bristles under control. Slide them on and go to extend the life of your brushes and ensure a lovely blush every time. The black brush protectors in the photo above are available at Sephora for $8. A clear version is available from TheBrushGuard.com for $5.50 (also available on Amazon).