Travel Essentials - what are your must-haves when traveling?

[itsfi]

Makeup, skincare, body care, hair care, etc. - what are your must-haves when traveling?

Whether your approach to packing for a trip is a minimalist, moderate or maximalist one, whether you're going for work or play, by train, plane or car, or whether your vacation plans involve playing in the sun & sand, or with skis & snow, or anything between, let us know your travel essentials. 

Also, be sure to check out The Travel Beauty Thread 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Awesome I will look into it 💕 thank you 🙂 @ather 

[itsfi]

You set the bar for packing @ather! 😍 #goals

That makeup lineup is seriously amazing!! You're almost done with that Tower 28 SunnyDays, woah!!! Great job. I went down the line, my head bobbing in affirmation the entire time and then I got to the Refy ... and I thought "what product is that?" Brow gel? Mascara? 

I spy a Touchland hand sanitizer and a Rare Beauty aromatherapy pen. Love, love, looooooove!! 

[ather]

@itsfi  You are so sweet! It’s more because I hate bringing a ton of stuff! More to bring in the hotel and car!  We also bring an air mattress and bedding for my little guy. Which takes up a considerable amount of space. 

I feel so honoured you approve my makeup lineup! The Refy is the brow gel! I totally forgot to include a mascara. I will either bring my Tower 28 or my hourglass one! Or maybe the Merit one which is waterproof. I usually get my lashes tinted for summer but I didn’t this time. I might even laminate my brows tonight I’ll have to check if my kit has enough product left! 

[mmmiu]

It's so hard to cut down on makeup/toiletries! 😅

My go-tos include the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, I use it as my facial moisturizer, body lotion and eye cream. It's a great all-round product! 

For camping (which I don't do that much of) or if I really need to cut down on the liquids in my carry-on, the Briogeo 3-in-1 bar soap is fantastic. It lathers so well in my hair and also doesn't dry out my face and body. 

Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind™ Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing 3-in-1 Cleansing Bar 3.7 oz / 104 g 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration 

[itsfi]

YESSSSS!!!! So true @mmmiu - it's such a challenge to cut down on makeup / toiletries. Some of it is on me and my frequent lack will power but I have to say, some of it is on the mini sizes - so cute!! How can we resist?!! Quality product + cute packaging = 💸💸💸  Ahhhh, I looked into that Briogeo for my most recent trip; it's on the list and great to know it passes muster with you! 👍

[mmmiu]

I got my briogeo bars at winners for a pretty good price, you should keep an eye out 😸

[blackkitty2014]

This is how is normally packed or carry along. For skincare I normally packed mini or deluxe samples of products I am familiar with so they are varied from times to times. For makeup the same thing, the face and eye palette might be switched out with different color but the idea the same:1 main face palette and 1 eye palette and eye liners/ eye pencils/ eye brows

[CynthieLu]

You really know how you utilize the space in your bags. @blackkitty2014 The inside shot of your packed clutch was so satisfying to see. 💕

[blackkitty2014]

Jam “em all in @CynthieLu 😂🤣 No space wasted. 

[CynthieLu]

Lol! 😂 @blackkitty2014 

[itsfi]

Palettes definitely come in handy for travel @blackkitty2014! I spy some gorgeous palettes in your travel squad! 😍😍😍

[blackkitty2014]

Thx you @itsfi . Back in the days when you can pack the whole house to the plane, I used to bring full size perfume bottle. Not anymore 😂🤣

[itsfi]

Times have definitely changed haven’t they @blackkitty2014?!! 

[Mellmars1185]

Here are some items I packed for camping 🏕

SEPHORA COLLECTION Cleansing + Exfoliating Wipes Rose 

Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid 4 oz/ 120 mL 

Dr. Jart+ Mini Cicapair Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 15 mL/ .50 fl oz 

OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks for Dark Circles Apricot 

OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Eye Sticks for Dark Circles Guava - Thank you to @itsfi for pointing this out. Apricot was too dark on its own but these two shades make a perfect combo shade.

OLEHENRIKSEN Mini Truth Juice™ Daily Cleanser 2.0 oz/ 60 mL - Thanks to TeamBIC for letting me try the subscription feature. I am glad I found this cleanser. It is very gentle on my skin

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine in Birthday Cake 🎂

OUAI St. Barts Moisturizing Body Cream 7.5 oz / 212 g mini gwp

OUAI St. Barts Gentle Body Wash 10 oz / 300 mL mini gwp

Cicapair tiger grass calming gel cream mini

Briogeo Style + Treat™ Yuzu + Plum Oil Hair Styling Sleek Stick 0.5 oz / 15g - Thanks @TeamBIC - this will keep my hair slicked back and out of my face.

The Skinny Confidential Caffinated Sunscreen

And of cours my travel Sephora bag. I use this for all of my overnight stays. I can fit a lot in here!

[CynthieLu]

Excellent choices for your weekend trip @Mellmars1185 😄 

Where did you get the travel bag? It looks like it could hold quite a bit. 👌

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Thank you! The bag is from Sephora. Unfortunately, it is no longer available.

[CorgiMommy]

@Mellmars1185 I am outdoors girl but not a camper.  You gave me some great ideas,  thanks!

[CorgiMommy]

@Mellmars1185 summer I hike, road bike, mountain bike, wildlife photography and fly fishing. 

[Mellmars1185]

@CorgiMommy Ohh what types of activities do you enjoy outdoors?!? 

[itsfi]

I love this @Mellmars1185. I’m not sure I’m a true camping girl but your set of beauties is getting bookmarked if/when a future camping adventure takes place. 🏕️ 

About the OH sticks, how do you apply - do you layer the shades and then blend? Or do you mix the shade on the back of your hand and then pick up product from there and blend? Or another method?

Ahhh, that Sephora Collection bag!!! 😍 I remember seeing it online - looks great for keeping everything in one place when traveling. 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thank you!! I use the darker shade directly under my eyes/under my nose and blend with my finger. I then apply the lightet shade directly on top and blend. The Sephora bag is so handy!