Katie Holmes 'always' keeps this beauty buy in her handbag - and it's not what you expect

Delivering a peachy pop of colour and a healthy glow, Katie Holmes revealed her unusual secret to always looking awake and presentable in minutes - and, we must admit, it's taken us by surprise.

As a beauty team, we're all about makeup touch-ups while on our travels or daily commute to keep our complexions looking seamless. While a typical handbag might already make home to a favoured long-lasting lipstick or one of the best powder foundations, Katie Holmes' unexpected must-have has influenced us to add another compact to our arsenal.

Whether you opt for the best liquid blush or a trusty powder formula, the actress always makes space in her handbag for her go-to blush, and her reasons for doing so have convinced us to follow suit.

The unexpected makeup must-have Katie Holmes relies on to awaken her complexion on-the-go

For those intrigued as to which blush Katie Holmes relies on for her healthy complexion, we've got you covered. Boasting an indulgent formula and a multitude of highly-rated reviews, it's no surprise that Tom Ford's Shade and Illuminate Blusher is nestled in the actress' beauty bag.

Speaking with Into The Gloss, Holmes shared her go-to beauty trick that never fails to give her a vibrant complexion and put-together appearance: "I always keep powder blush in my purse." As for the product she reaches for most, the actress gave us a rare insight into her beauty bag: "My favourite blushes are Tom Ford's."

While blusher may seem like a slightly unusual product to throw into your bag, Holmes shared the clever reason behind her decision and it's rooted within an all too relatable scenario: "That’s my little trick because, sometimes, you never know what the day is going to bring, and blush can really wake you up and make you look presentable - it can take you from a school pick-up to a dinner."

While we don't know the exact shade Holmes uses, she revealed she typically opts for the "nectarine-peachy colours". We particularly love the shade 'Cherry Blaze', which features a peach hue and a pink coral shimmer for adding a juicy pop of colour to the apples of the cheeks.

Tom Ford blush alternatives

While Tom Ford's lineup of duo compact blushes boast a luxe, buttery soft formula, they also come with quite the hefty price tag to match. But, fear not, as we've rounded up a number of alternatives that will help recreate Holmes' flushed look for a fraction of the price.