Packing for a trip or vacation can be a nightmare. You always end up packing too many clothes and have to squeeze and shove for ages just to get the zip to clothes. Packing your beauty essentials is just as much of a headache. It’s easy to over pack and bring too many products with you – adding unnecessary weight and increasing your risk of a spill!
So what beauty products should you take on your travels? Here’s your guide to travel beauty essentials to help you pack like a pro.
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A sturdy bag
There’s always a risk when taking your cosmetics away with you. From spillages to breakages, there is a lot than can go wrong! Having the right hardware can help. This makeup bag from Dose of Colors is perfect for housing all of your precious products. It’s also worth investing in some sturdy travel containers to keep your products safe and prevent leaks as much as possible!
Mini versions of your favorites
It’s nice to have your favorite products with you when you’re away from home, but a full-sized product can take up a lot of room, and you definitely won’t use it all while you’re away. More and more beauty brands are introducing smaller versions of their products to cater for travelers’ needs. If you don’t want to buy the products, you could always decanter from your full-sized versions into smaller containers to take away with you.
Hit the beauty counters before you jet off, they can be a good place to get a travel-sized mascara or perfume sample!
Keep your skincare simple
Having an effective skincare routine is great, but it’s not always ideal for traveling! If you’re only going away for a short period, consider slimming down your skincare to a three-step system. Provided you cleanse, tone and moisturize every day, you should be able to maintain clear skin. It can also be a good excuse to try some new skincare favorites in handy-sized travel versions. Always remember to use products that have SPF to keep your skin protected from the sun.
Take a pamper kit for the plane
Use your journey time as an excuse for a bit of a pamper session! It’s great to relax and unwind on a plane and treat yourself to a face mask and some eye treatments. An in-flight skincare routine can give you the chance to treat yourself that you wouldn’t normally get, and leave you looking fresh and rejuvenated when you arrive at your destination.
Packing the right beauty products can help you enjoy less stressful, smoother travels. While you don’t need to take your whole makeup collection with you, it’s good to know which products you’ll get the most use out of and what you can leave at home. With your beauty essentials taken care of, you can get on with planning the rest of your trip!
Until next time,
