Check out these mini back-to-school items for your bag, which can be great for all genders.

1. Hand sanitizer. Touchland is cute and fun. It costs $10 and comes in scents such as Vanilla, Berry and Sandalwood.  
2. Lip balm/gloss/oil. My favorite lip balm is the Laneige, $19. The Aquaphor balm is also a great lip balm without any tint and minimal shine. The Elf lip oil is $8, and the  Pink Quartz shade is a universally flattering barely-there pink for a hydrated sheen to swipe on before class.  
3. Facial Spray. The Mini-Caudalie $12 is great for hydration and refreshing makeup. The Evian and Clinique are also great options, at $8 and $10 each. For anyone who experiences acne or redness, the Tower28 mini-spray at $12 contains hypochlorous acid, which kills acne-causing bacteria and can help soothe redness. 
4. Hand lotion. With the school soap, we all know our hands get dry, especially as the weather gets cooler. L’occitane is wonderful at $13 for a mini. Hempz is $8.  
5. Pimple patches. Mighty Patch is my favorite brand. They offer invisible ones you can wear during the day (17.49 for 39 patches). Star Face offers cute star-shaped ones in fun colors as well, which can be perfect for a pimple that pops up throughout the day.  
6. Perfume/cologne rollerball. My favorite of all time is Burberry Goddess, a rich triple extraction of vanilla. It’s fun to touch up throughout the day with your favorite scent, which is usually available in a rollerball size for between $30 and $35.  
7. Easy-to-use blush. My favorite is Westman Atelier. The mini-blush and contour sticks are $25 each and are perfect for popping in your makeup bag.