Exactly Which Beauty Products to Pack When Going on Vacation
We've been stocking up on the miniature samples and tiny gifts with purchase all year, anticipating this very moment — packing. Each year we start our devious strategy to thwart TSA early, so that by our vacation, our toiletry bag is perfectly planned out. This season, we've compiled a packing checklist that's beauty editor approved and shared some of our favorite travel-size products, too. Whether you're just spending one night away from home or organizing a lengthy vacation, you'll find a comprehensive list of hair, makeup, and skin essentials to get you through the Summer (and airport security) without a hitch.
For an Overnight Visit . . .
Whether you're having an old-fashioned, BFF sleepover or spending the night at your boyfriend's bachelor pad, there are a few toiletry essentials you should always stock in your overnight bag. There's no need to pack your entire beauty battlestation for a quick 24-hour trip; instead, just stick to the basics — and don't forget the deodorant.
- Makeup remover wipes
- Acne spot treatment
- Sunscreen
- Dry shampoo
- Mascara
- Tinted moisturizer or BB cream
- Lip and cheek stain
- Lip balm
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Contact lens case and solution
- Band-Aids
- Deodorant
- Hair elastics
- Nail file
For the Weekend Escape . . .
A long weekend away requires the addition of a few extra products to your suitcase (a girl needs options, you know). You'll need to load up on supplies for multiple situations: a night out dancing requires a red lipstick, a day relaxing with family calls for a relaxing mask, and so on. The good news is you can still probably get away with one small carry-on in this case.
- Face wash
- Serum
- Highlighter pen
- Body wash and lotion
- Lipstick (red or nude)
- Brow pencil
- Face masks
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Comb or brush
- Q-tips
- Eyeliner and eye shadow stick
- Foundation
- Cosmetic scissors
- Tweezers
- Double-duty makeup brush
For a Weeklong Vacation . . .
Not many beauty junkies can go seven days without their tried-and-true beauty buys, so you'll want to bring out the Ziploc bags and travel-size bottles to repackage your everyday favorites. Just remember: if the product cost you more than $25, don't try to trick TSA, because your 5 oz. skin care staple is sure to end up in the bin.
- Under-eye cream
- Razor
- Shaving cream
- Perfume
- Hair and body oil
- Primer
- Eye shadow palette
- Eye shadow brush
- Facial peel
- Concealer
- Body scrub
- Clear nail polish
- Nail clipper
- Face mist
- Hand cream
- Bronzer
- Nail polish removing wipes
- Loofah
- Clarisonic