With everyone so mobile these days, you need to have your beauty necessities as ready to board a plane as you are. Whether you’re traveling across the globe or across the state, here is a quick guide of must-have toiletries you won’t want to leave behind.
MAC Cosmetics Brush Roll Makeup Bag
When I first started to travel regularly, I dumped brushes, foundations, lipsticks and all into one small bag. By the time I was ready to do my face in the hotel bathroom, I had to dig through the bag blindly. MAC’s Brush Roll Bag not only saved space in my luggage, but my sanity as well. You can organize everything perfectly in one compact space.
Chesterfield Mall, MAC Cosmetics, $50
Amika: Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Sometimes the last thing you want to worry about in a new city or country is your next good shower. Perfect for the more adventurous travelers (European backpackers, I’m looking at you), Amika’s Perk Up Dry Shampoo in travel size can fit just about anywhere and is TSA approved. Just a couple spritzes at your roots, and your hair will be good to go for the next 24 hours.
Amika, birchbox.com, $9
Yes to Cucumber Travel Facial Wipes
When it comes to facial cleansers and eye makeup removers that won’t irritate my sensitive skin, the list is short. Finding those same products in travel size was next to impossible—until I found Yes to Cucumber Travel Facial Wipes. Allure magazine’s Best of Beauty award winner boasts all-natural hypoallergenic wipes that are TSA-friendly, clean both face and eye makeup, and are packed with aloe, green tea and cucumbers.
Ulta, Brentwood Square, $3
Clarins Sun Control Stick for Sensitive Areas
It doesn’t matter if you’re hitting the shores of the Seychelles or the slopes of Switzerland, everyone needs sun protection. Clarins Sun Control Stick for Sensitive Areas is the perfect on-the-go SPF 30 that won’t leave a lotion explosion in your luggage. Unlike SPF wipes, which have been denounced by the FDA, Clarins’ Sun Control Stick is safe and effective.
Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, $26
Stila Lip and Cheek Stain
Stila’s Lip and Cheek Stain will definitely free up valuable makeup bag space and still keep your skin looking its best. Available in eight fruity hues, this long-lasting makeup will leave you with beautiful, glowing skin on the go. Each shade contains potent antioxidants—vitamins A, C, and E—to moisturize your lips and cheeks from morning to night.
Sephora, Chesterfield Mall, $24
