While packing for New York last month, I was faced with a bit of a challenge: I wanted to bring everything I needed, but had to make sure I’d still be able to handle my luggage on my own (it was my first time traveling independently, and honestly I am kind of weak). Since I was bringing a ridiculous amount of clothing with me for fashion week, I needed to pare down on the toiletries. Make up-wise, I wanted to make sure I wasn’t lugging around my entire up collection, while still having everything I wanted to look fully put together. Here’s are some tricks on what I did to minimize; some of these products have been used since the last time I did a make up related post (here), but I’ve also found many new favourites since!
Face
Concealer (this is my new HG!) to hide tired eyes and blemishes, bronzer and a powder (with SPF!) to keep things natural and fresh.
Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Concealer / Bare Minerals faux tan & Mineral Veil / Bare Minerals brush
Eyes
A great brow powder that also doubles up as an eyeliner for daytime, and a no-budge gel eyeliner to amplify a look come nighttime. Prior to NYC, I indulged in eyelash extensions at Wink in Vancouver, and it proved to be a great payoff! It minimized my routine time, I got to bring less and I also looked more awake during my flight and when I woke up. I am still enjoying them over a month later.
Anastasia brow powder in Brunette / MAC Fluidline in Black Track / MAC & Sephora brushes
Lips
One lipbalm, two choices of lip colours (classic red and a more fun, super moisturizing fuchsia). Over the past year I’ve gotten much more comfortable with sporting a bright pout and now love it as the quickest way to add personality and style to any outfit, even the most basic traveling get up! p.s. I use the lip pencil as a lipstick
MAC lip pencil in Brick / Clinique Chubby Stick in Plushest Punch / Smith’s Lip Balm
Skin
Oatmeal is still my favourite cleanser (see here for full post) and I love that it’s easily disposable. I also bring trial sized versions of eye make up remover and my favourite toner (along with q-tips and cotton pads in a Ziploc). Additionally, I use sample moisturizers, usually from Kiehl’s, because they take up virtually no space. Unless you have very sensitive skin that needs specific products, I think it’s the best way to go.
Oatmeal / NARS Oil Free Eye Make up Remover / Skoah turbo tonik
I hope this will be useful for you the next time you travel! What does your travel beauty routine look like?
great post!
xoxo from rome
K.
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I LOVE the Clinique Chubby Stick Intense – that would definitely come with me too in my travel makeup bag! I have Chunkiest Chilli and Curviest Caramel and wear them both all the time.
I’ve heard loads of good things about that Anastasia brow powder – it looks like it works really well.
Great post! I really enjoyed it!
Do you still use oatmeal as your cleanser twice a day? How long have you been using it? I tried it and it worked so well in the beginning, but I had to stop after a month because it made my skin super rough and flaky even though I moisturized a lot
I can’t believe all that fit in that little bag! I need you to come pack for me!
love this post, I have been getting a bit beauty obsessed lately and love to have the best basics in my make up bag for travelling!
xx
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Can u review the skoah toner!
loved this post! I’m thinking of doing a similar one! I think I might need to try the lancome concealer! I’m always on the lookout for a new one
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I really want to try that clinique lipstick!
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Very efficient! I’ve minimized my makeup routine as well – basically just need my fav foundation, lip color, and an eye pencil!
Love this post. BTW I think we have the same rug!! Check out my latest post – same same! Heheh
x Sharday
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I’m a makeup and beauty junky so I could never travel this light. Kudos to you!
Love + aloha,
Mae Xx // thereafterish.com
Oh, I love this post! These posts are always so helpful! <3
That MAC in brick is my favorite!
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I had no idea Lancome had such a good concealer. I’ll have to give it a look. These raccoon eyes of mine have made sure I have a lifelong love of the coverup.
Despite being a beauty junkie, I actually travel very light. Usually it’s two moisturizers (one with SPF), mascara, concealer, liquid liner, and a cream blush. If I know I’m any special events are involved, I’ll bring my Urban Decay Naked palette, tinted moisturizer, and a few brushes. Easy looks that can be removed with soap and water. Some of my cosmetics and brushes run very pricey, so I don’t generally feel comfortable taking them with me on trips in case they get lost.
I enjoyed reading this post along with the photos! I also reside in Vancouver, where’s your favourite place to shoot?
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I wish I could pack like that! Super impressive!