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 

[sister13]

This was my travel lineup for our recent trip to American Samoa, which is all rain forest, so it’s very hot and humid.

 My skin used to tolerate more samples but not anymore so I mostly stick to my regular routine and get minis if they exist. I told myself only one or two perfumes but 3 more minis jumped in my bag.

I will cross post to the The Travel Beauty Thread ! 🩷💕💕

 

This black bag from Make Up For Ever is such a winner. I think it was a freebie from a masterclass. It’s got lots of pockets inside and cinches at the top, it goes on every trip!

I usually put my brushes, pencils, etc in a glass to keep them easily accessible. 💕🩷💕 

 

Nearly packed in the clear bag:

 

[itsfi]

That MUFE black back looks marvelous @sister13 - like it can hold a good number of product and it looks great!  Ahhh, Teine, there you are!! She’s like “I spy mom’s travel bag. Where are you going?!!!” 😃

[sister13]

It’s great and holds a variety of shapes and products, including brushes! Teine is always ready to hop in the suitcase hoping I won’t notice one of these Times, lol! @itsfi 

[peculiarzmakeup]

I hope you had a great trip! There’s always that one product category that I throw some extra in too! Amazing travel essentials, great to learn from others how they experience packing 🙂 @sister13 

[sister13]

Thanks!! @peculiarzmakeup 

[Mcakes]

This is so bougie, but I absolutely MUST have a mini La Mer creme in my travel arsenal! No matter what a new destination may do with my skin, this creme always seems to keep it balanced and hydrated. 

[itsfi]

@Mcakes!!!!! Coming in with a great big hug!! Miss you dearly. 🤗

Oooouh, La Mer - the original version? It's so decadently luxe 😍 The soft creme is growing on me. 

[Mcakes]

@itsfi I miss you too!! Finally emerging from my post-partum bubble. Restructuring my bandwidth to bring back my Sephora crew! 

For trips specifically I like to bring the original, but I love the soft crème for summer and original for winter.

[christaaustin]

Oooo I get so dry when I travel especially fly, so definitely my best moisturizer. When I feel extra dry I use the Tatcha indigo moisturizer 💖

[peculiarzmakeup]

That’s a great one! I love that it comes in mini too so it’s good for on the go 🩵 @christaaustin 

[itsfi]

This is such a treat for the skin, especially when traveling @christaaustin! ❤️

[ather]

Ok! So I’ve been doing a little packing today since I am heading on a little trip on Tuesday! 

 So far this is my makeup! I will likely keep it very light since it says it will be hot where we are heading and the hotel we are staying at has a pool and I have a feeling my little man will want to spend lots of time there! 

 This is my skincare. Again I am keeping it simple. I will also likely throw in some extra foils since I haven’t been using as many as I want lately! 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Your travel essentials are amazing and I love how they all fit together it’s kinda cool how they are all around the same size I would imagine that makes it easier to pack! Love the masks, that’s a great idea when I thought mine up somehow I thought of the whole box but individual sheets would be awesome! @ather 

[ather]

@peculiarzmakeup  I find individual works so well! I try and bring a few extra so I have lots to choose from! And it also feels nice when you’re in the sun all day. I snapped. Quick pic of all my bags that I use to pack and look how cute they look and they all match! 

 I found my last trip we all had black packing cubes and I couldn’t tell which was mine and I found these yellow ones at winners and 100% makes it easier to find my things! And how cute my makeup/skincare bag match too. thanks to a special friend @itsfi 

[peculiarzmakeup]

I love those! Thank you for sharing 🙂 and individual definatley works so well. I love how they match too sometimes it can be difficult to find my makeup bag in a suitcase I think this would help distinguish for me I stay at my families and have a young sister so I like to keep my makeup in my suitcase don’t get me wrong I do share haha 🤣 aw that’s so sweet of @itsfi

I’m definatley going to look up cubes those sound neat @ather 

[ather]

@peculiarzmakeup  I think you can also get them on Amazon! 

[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 – Face and Body Moisturizer for Skin Repair M... 

[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! 👍