I always go for option 2, myself. That way, should someone ask you what it is, I can answer truthfully. I stink at lying. Must be a holdover from my Cub Scout days.

I intend to purchase the Res-Q-Me tool. It looks too cool to not have one. I also always carry a small vanity mirror. It's never been questioned. Should a question ever be asked, I would just say I get stuff in my eyes a lot and the mirror helps me to see to remove it -- which is absolutely true.