The Travel Beauty Thread

[sister13]

(January 2023) Thought I’d resurrect this thread, now that there’s a bit more possibility of travel these days! I would love to live vicariously and learn from fellow BICers, so please post any tips, pics, and/or your fave travel minis or routine!  I’m still not doing a lot of travel these days, but may post some pics and notes from past trips.  💗💗💗

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Since the old travel thread sadly got lost in the switchover (😢😢😢) it was suggested a while back, and I’ve been meaning to get a new one started. If there is one already for this, let me know. I travel a bit for work and for fun, and I love checking out beauty stores and seeking out exclusive or hard-to-find items in different places around the world. Some of my favorite makeup destinations have been the Face Powder and Perfume Museum in Torino, Italy (a surprise find) and the Les Merveilleuses Laduree in Tokyo. I have relied on great tips from other BT/BICers on many of my trips, especially Toronto and Tokyo, so I would love to keep this updated as a resource for BIC.

Please share your discoveries, store reviews, pictures, purchases, and travel tips, and I’ll try to keep and update summaries here in the main post for future reference. If you don’t have a chance for much travel, feel free to share your favorite beauty destinations in your home city. I plan to update with photos below from various trips as I have the chance to organize my archives and update. What do you guys think? Feel free to make suggestions on how to organize this thread, too, it might be a bit of a work in progress. Thanks and happy travels BT/BIC!

[danielledanielle]

The Travel Part:

I really should've snapped better photos, but I was happy to be back in lala land.  Usually, my go to touristy spot is Santa Monica... Decided to get some fruits at the OG Farmer's Market 

 

It was more like 3 minutes away, but 🤣

 

Also got in a Robot car 🤖 

It's fun... But there's no one there 😶

Spotted this across from dinner

The Beauty part: 

Also picked up some k beauty treats

 

[curlychiquita]

Great pictures, @danielledanielle! I’m glad you had fun!

[miss8]

@sister13 , #FavoriteLocalPlace Will Forever Be #TheLibrary 📚™️

[sister13]

Always a lovely and welcoming place!! @miss8 

[miss8]

@sister13 , Besides #TheNudeBeach Where Else Would I Be 😊

[gonerogue]

Gone on a few trips since my last post. Here’s a few photos of my adventures!

Nashville, TN

 

 

 

 

Unintentionally matched my mani to my travel dewy serum- got a kick out of that ☺️

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

 

Laneige hat from Sephoria 2024 & CAY SKIN Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 with Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells Irie Rose  also from Sephoria 2024 

 

[blackkitty2014]

Such a fun trip @gonerogue @Our family keep saying we gonna go to Myrtle Beach but we always pick some where else instead. One day for sure 😘

[gonerogue]

@blackkitty2014  One day and one day I will log on and see all your beautiful pictures of Myrtle Beach! If you ever need a travel buddy, I’m always happy to volunteer 🥰

[sister13]

So cute! Glad you posted your Nashville trip! @gonerogue 

[CynthieLu]

Ahhh Tatcha with matching nails, that's such a funny coincidence @gonerogue 😉💜

[Titian06]

Looks like you had fun on your travels, @gonerogue !  Thanks for sharing.  You are a true beauty enthusiast when your nail color coordinates with your product packaging! 🤣

[CorgiMommy]

Looks like you are having some fun adventures @gonerogue 

[itsfi]

San Antonio, Texas - April 2025

Went for a long weekend, left my laptop at home, taking just my phone & Kindle with me, with the idea of unplugging as much as possible while I was away. Fiesta was taking place which added to the festivities and the decor around the city, including the hotel.

My list of "things to do" while in San Antonio, Texas included:

 Catch up with friends

 Tex-Mex

 Ice Cream

 The Alamo

 Historic Market Square

Let's see how I did - 

Thought of you @sister13! 🥃

☑️ Catch up with friends

☑️ Tex-Mex

☑️ Ice Cream

Spoiler

☑️ The Alamo

☑️ Historic Market Square

And for souvenirs ... 

A lot of cold brew (no complaints, just an observation)

Some cowboy boots ... 

These are some cute magnets. I also took home a cowboy hat from the event. There's seasoning for dip that I'll try another day, and if I remember, will post to the food thread.

[blackkitty2014]

San Antonio is edging up on our list after seeing your post @itsfi 👍🥰

[itsfi]

I don't think I would have gone if the opportunity to catch up with friends didn't present itself @blackkitty2014. Do you have travel plans from now until year end or will you be staying local for the most part this year?

[sister13]

So nice! I was in San Antonio in May for a graduation, it was awesome but a quick turnaround! 🩷🩷🩷 @itsfi 

[itsfi]

Fun! Those quick turnaround trips can make for a nice little break in the routine, @sister13; and, it's always great to get together to celebrate such a wonderful milestone like a graduation! 🎉 

[CorgiMommy]

Wow, looks like a fun time @itsfi 

[itsfi]

@CorgiMommy, always fun to hang out with BT/BIC folks, a couple of whom were very kind and indulged my craving for Tex-Mex and ice cream. 

[gonerogue]

@itsfi  How was the event and how did it compare to Sephoria?? I did not get hit with an ad for this until the day of the event so didn’t get a chance to go but would love to hear your thoughts on it!