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What I Actually Pack in My Toiletry Kit
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items My Toiletry System. It may be a little different to what others may tell you. I stopped buying travel-sized toiletries years ago. They often cost more and create more waste. Instead, I refill smaller reusable bottles and organise everything in a simple packing cube. In this list you will find everything I actually take on every trip. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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🪥 Everyday Essentials
🧴 Skincare I Actually Take
💄 Makeup (Minimal by Design)
💊 Health Essentials
🧪 My Favourite Packing Hacks
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🪥 Everyday Essentials
This section pretty much goes without saying, but I will say it anyway. If you use it everyday it should go with you.
Don't forget your toothbrush!
Colgate Extra Clean Medium Toothbrush 6 Pack
Can't use your toothbrush without toothpaste.
Colgate Optic White Hydrogen Peroxide Toothpaste 3 Pack
Be kind to yourself and others, take deodorant. I love the clinical line from Rexona.
Degree Clinical Strength Antiperspirant 1.6oz
I take a whole pack, (depending on the length of trip), and as the name suggests dispose along the way. Lighten the load as you go.
BIC Silky Touch Women's 2-Blade Razors, 10 Pack
A great little mini hairbrush option. Make sure you keep your hair type in mind when you are choosing what works for you.
Mini Hair Brush - Sweet & Shimmer | Ulta Beauty
A good comb is handy to have.
Section & Style Rat Tail Comb - The Hair Edit | Ulta Beauty
Travelling with a bar a soap is just a pain in my oppinion I always go with a body wash.
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash Pump 30.6oz
I always have Tweezers, you never know when they could come in handy. Plus they can double as a first aid tool.
Pefei Professional Stainless Steel Tweezers Set
Dry shampoo has become another staple. I hate using a hair dryer so being able to put off washing my hair for an extra day sometimes is great.
Sephora Australia
Can't believe I forgot shampoo and conditioner. Moogoo is a great option. If you are staying in hotels the whole time and aren't too worried about quality you can probably leave without it. I have scalp issues so it's a must for me...
Hair Care Duo
🧴 Skincare I Actually Take
I only take what I regularly use. Just transfer to smaller containers. If it doesn't need to stay in it's original packaging, it won't.
I have been using this cleanser for probably 15 years now. Love how it makes me feel. It's texture makes it easy to transfer to travel size containers.
Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser 8.4 fl oz (250ml)
I have been using this one for years as well. Big plus in terms of travel, is that it is a course product that I only use once a week so you don't need to take much with you. Definitely a squeezable container product when you transfer.
Brightening Face & Body Scrub
This one is still fairly new to me. They stopped making what I used to use. But so far so good.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance 3.4 fl oz (100ml)
As someone who does most of their travelling solo a spray sunscreen is a great choice for getting hard to reach spots. Also I burn easy, hence the high SPF.
Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 100 Sunscreen Spray, Clear Spray Sunscreen, Adult Sunblock, 6 oz
I was stranded for a couple of days without a good lip balm in Turkey. I was really dehydrated and my lips a cracked sore mess. Lifesaver!
Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy, 4-Pack, 0.16oz
Sometimes no matter what how careful you are you still get burned. Somehow in Turkey I managed sunburn on just one foot. This spray gives great relief.
Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Spray 6Fl Oz
💄 Makeup (Minimal by Design)
I don't wear alot of makeup in my regular day to day. So no way, unless I am travelling for a special occasion will I carry more than I need to.
A simple product, day or night. I usually get the nude or light pink option. I don't wear much.
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays
Great budget choice for mascara. It doesn't need to be expensive to be good.
Blackest Black Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara - Maybelline
Something very small and simple. You are pretty safe with nude shades.
COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Eyeshadow, 280 Natural Nudes, 0.19 oz
💊 Health Essentials
It's always good to have some essentials in your kit. Just be aware of what may or not be allowed by the places you are visiting.
A good general pain relief is always in my kit.
Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg, 24 ct
It's never pleasant to think about but it is better to be prepared for the travellers diarrhea. And be careful what you eat.
Imodium Multi-Symptom Anti-Diarrheal 24 Ct
I am lucky that as an adult I have not had many issues with motion sickness, but I did as a child so I am prepared just in case.
Dramamine Motion Sickness
It is so easy to get dehydrated while travelling. Even when you aren't sick. Electrolytes are great to have!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime
Getting bitten by mosquitoes and bugs is not fun. So I always have insect repellent with me.
Repel Sportsmen Max Formula Insect and Mosquito Repellent, Bug Spray with 40% DEET, 8.125 Oz
🧪 My Favourite Packing Hacks
One of the biggest changes I made was stopping buying travel-sized products altogether. I refill reusable bottles instead, saving both money and space. Here's what I use to do it.
I am not someone who is going to spend money I don't have to. I don't use a toiletry bag. It all goes in its own packing cube.
BAGAIL 6-Set Black Compression Packing Cubes
These are the kinds of bottles I transfer into. I prefer squeezable ones, especially for really thick products.
18pack TSA Approved Silicone Travel Bottles
This is a really cool little gadget. Especially if you love labelling everything!
Nelko P21 Bluetooth Wireless Label Maker
As a bit of insurance, I will also put bottles in bags in case of leakage. Better to leak into a ziplock than my entire luggage.
Amazon Basics Quart Food Storage Bags, 150 Ct
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