Travel Tip Tuesday – 8 Beauty Products To Ditch from your Carry-On Bag
I like to proclaim myself the Queen of the Carry-On. But that didn't happen overnight. I am a reformed over-packer. I used to drag every beauty product known to man with me on the plane….just in case.
1. Liquid Foundation. Yes, I know, God forbid perfect strangers in another country should see you with your uneven skin-tone. Oh, the horror!! We wouldn't want to blind anyone! If you must-choose a mineral foundation that you apply with a brush. Many have built in SPF, so you'll have sun protection too!
2. Shower Gel. I know some ladies have a shower ritual that I am messing with here- complete with body poof and all, but just et back to basics and pack the old-fashioned bar soap and leave the shower gel behind! You can resume all shower rituals when you get home sweet home.
3. Shaving Cream. Who even uses this stuff anymore? Seriously-leave that bulky pink spray can behind! Hair conditioner makes a perfect double-duty shave cream and chances are you have packed that already. In a pinch- see #2-as the bar soap can also be used.
4. Lip Gloss. Look, I am a big fan-especiallly of the super-duper-über-plumper kind, but gloss is considered a liquid. Stick with solids that offer color and moisture. Lipsticks, lip balms and lip crayons allow you to take many of your favorites- so you can mix and match with all your outfits. Yeah, like I have time for that!
5. Creamy Facial Cleanser. So important for taking travel grime off your face and cleaning pollutants from your pores. But did you know that you can get some great cleansers in solid or powder form? One of my personal favs is Bare Minerals or try DCH Pure Soap if you like the bar kind.
6. Liquid Make-up Remover. Lord knows many cleansers won't touch the three coats of mascara you donned for your Big. Nite. Out. So you need some extra help when you come rolling in at 3am. Rather than bring your bottle of remover- opt for a pack of eye cleansing cloths or eye-makeup remover swabs.
7. Sunscreen. Sun protection is so important, especially if you'll be outside alot, hanging on the beach, or enjoying outdoor adventure. Take it along, but leave the Banana Boat Bottle home and instead take individual sunscreen wipes or try a sunblock stick.
8. Perfume. Besides the fact that you wouldn't want your $75 glass bottle of eau-de-che-che to shatter in your bag- those bottles take up way too much precious room in that little quart-sized bag. Opt for perfume solids, like these from Tocca. Pack several so you can wear one in every city.
**For more information about liquids and carry-on restrictions, visit the TSA.gov website.
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February 24th, 2009
good tips. i’ve been going to as many non-liquid/gel items as i can get. I just get the makeup remover and face wash (in one) towelettes which cuts out a bit, solid perfume, and even soap papers (which turn into foam when they get wet).
February 24th, 2009
Erin, sounds like we are headed in the same direction
I am always looking for shortcuts- so if you ever run across any- stop on by and pass them on!
xo
February 24th, 2009
Thanks for that. We leave tomorrow night for Mexico and I probably would have put my lip gloss in my purse. Dang it, I have to find some solid lip stuff now.
February 24th, 2009
You are welcome Erin. I am so sure you will find something- and if not- who needs it- you’ll be sunning yourself in Mexico
Oh, maybe we will an have entry for My Melange Sent Me from Mexico??!!
Happy Travels!
xo
February 24th, 2009
I think the people who work for TSA have a list of goodies they are supposed to bring home that night and they find them in the passengers bags. In Costa Rica, they took my mousse. Guess the wife/husband needed some. I have ceased to carry anything but a little ziplock back with some lipstick and coverup. Go to Macy’s and find some samples of perfume if you really need it. Check the TSA website as they have loosened up a bit.
I accept what I look like and what you see is who I am.
So there.
http://www.caringisnotenough.net
xoxo
February 24th, 2009
Ha! A TSA conspiracy- wouldn’t put it passed ‘em! I agree- I just need a few things- I am not a glamour girl when at home or on vacation
xo
February 24th, 2009
I buy my/our shower gel when on holiday…I have powder foundation..I use cloth cleansers..and another thing I take is http://www.expresschemist.co.u.....tml..which you use without water.
Oh I also buy sunscreen on our hols as well.
February 24th, 2009
That should of said Medicated hand cleansing gel…sorry
February 24th, 2009
Oh Anne, you make me so proud!! (she says and she wipes tears from her eyes) You are a smart travelling gal
February 25th, 2009
Great advice, I never travel with most of those either – besides I usually stay with one of my sisters so I end up using all their stuff!!
February 25th, 2009
Brilliant idea about staying with sisters! Brilliant!
February 27th, 2010
Wonderful ideas. Didn’t know that I could use a bar of soap as an alternative to shaving creams. You save my day….Kudos to you My Melange!
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