As someone who’s been to around 30 countries, I’ve learned what actually earns a spot in my bag. Here’s a mix of beauty essentials that work from affordable go-tos to a few splurge-worthy favorites. All reliable, travel-tested, and worth it.
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Skincare Staples
Hair Favorites
Body & Travel Essentials
Makeup
Skincare Staples
Travel-tested skincare that actually works. I have acne-sensitive skin, but these picks suit a range of skin types - gentle, effective, and reliable wherever you go.
The Patchology On The Fly Travel Facial Kit is my in-flight (or on-the-go) skincare savior. It has everything for a quick refresh - hydrating sheet masks, under-eye patches, and a lip mask - all perfectly sized for travel. Compact, mess-free, and gua...
Patchology On The Fly Travel Facial Kit
The e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Jet Set is the perfect mini skincare kit for travel. It includes all the hydrating essentials - cleanser, moisturizer, and eye cream in TSA-friendly sizes. Lightweight, nourishing, and budget-friendly, it keeps your sk...
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Jet Set Kit
Lightweight and deeply hydrating, this Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum with ceramides locks in moisture and smooths skin perfect for daily use or refreshing your skin after travel.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
More on the pricey side, but amazing brand and products!
Tatcha Mini Favorites Set - Travel Size Skincare
Helps with under eye bags.
HERO COSMETICS Mighty Patch™ Tired Eyes (6)
A 20 pack of plant-based makeup wipes. A must for travel!
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, 20 ct
Hair Favorites
I have frizzy, wavy hair that never wants to cooperate, so trust me, these picks help. Travel-friendly products that smooth, hydrate, and keep things manageable on the go.
OUAI’s Anti-Frizz Cream is a travel must for smooth, effortless hair anywhere. The mini size is perfect for tossing in your carry-on, and the lightweight formula tames frizz, adds shine, and protects against heat - all without feeling heavy. Bonus: i...
OUAI Anti Frizz Cream Travel Size 3 oz
For when you're lazy, here's a kit for everything you need for your hair.
OUAI Travel Kit - Leave In, Shampoo, Mask, Scrub
amika travel hair set essentials!
amika signature saviors essential trial set
Mini hair brush for travel.
RHOS Mini Hair Brush Travel Size - Mocha
Body & Travel Essentials
Everyday body care that actually feels good to use - hydrating, simple, and travel-friendly. Great for all skin types, including sensitive.
These First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads are perfect for travel - compact, mess-free, and compostable. Each pad uses BHA and AHA to gently exfoliate and prevent razor bumps or ingrown hairs, keeping skin smooth and calm after shaving. Ideal for under...
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads BHA+AHA
The REVLON Colorstay Lip Liner in 640 Raisin delivers rich, long-lasting color that defines and shapes lips beautifully. Smooth to apply and perfect for layering under any lipstick or gloss.
REVLON Colorstay Lip Liner 640 Raisin
The Summer Fridays Tinted Lip Butter Balm Set includes two hydrating shades - Vanilla and Beige for soft, glossy lips with a hint of color. Nourishing and travel-friendly, it’s perfect for effortless, everyday glow.
The LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm adds a sheer tint while deeply moisturizing. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, and perfect for keeping lips soft and glossy on the go.
LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm Sheer Tinted Moisturizer
Sleeping mask for plane!
FlyCoco 3D Eye Sleep Mask, Adjustable, Pink
Small Carrying case for essentials!
Popvibe Clear Makeup Bag Travel Cosmetic Case
My favourite moisturizing cream of all time!
Travel Size Skincare
All their products are great and perfect for acne prone sensitive skin (like mine).
First Aid Beauty
If you have dry lips, this is a must. One of my go to's for years now.
Ultra Repair Lip Balm
Great for when you're lips are really dry or if you're going to a really cold place.
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Lip Balm 7.5mL
Small portable makeup mirror for when you're hotel or Airbnb doesn't have a proper well-lit mirror.
Kintion Portable LED Travel Makeup Mirror, Pink
Great silk mask for the plane.
Blissy 100% Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask
30 Q-Tips - very portable or just buy a bigger pack and put them in a plastic bag.
Q-tips Travel Size Cotton Swabs, 30 Ct
Mini lightweight razor for your trip.
Schick Intuition Go Disposable Razor for Women
Organizer pill case, comes in different colors.
Pill Organizer 7 Day Travel Case Pink & 161 Labels
Great waterproof travel bag with different sections, which helps a lot.
EACHY Large Waterproof Travel Makeup Bag
Energizing eye masks.
grace & stella Under Eye Mask - 24 Pairs
Great for packing your liquids.
18pack TSA Approved Silicone Travel Bottles
Tissues for the plane.
Kleenex On-The-Go Facial Tissues, 8 Packs
Makeup
Makeup that travels well - simple, reliable products I actually use. Some include SPF for those sunny destinations, all easy to wear and pack.
SPF30 mineral powder sunscreen, so you can reapply on the go.
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF30
Loose Powder Foundation with SPF15
bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Powder
Setting powder for traveling.
bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Foundation SPF15
Good mini makeup brush set for your next vacation.
10 Pcs Mini Travel Makeup Brush Set Black
Mini mascara from Tarte.
tartelette Tubing Mascara - Lash Extensions
Mini eye curler and set from Tarte.
tarte picture perfect eyelash curler
I love these! I own like five of them in different shades. Not only perfect for travel, but for everyday or going out.
