Deciding what clothes to pack for a trip can be stressful enough, and then you
have to consider all the various products that go into making you look
gorgeous every day—from tinted moisturizers to lip stains and everything
in between.
Packing beauty products for a flight can
be an especially tricky proposition because of regulations.
Just so you
know, you’re allowed to carry on one-quart clear, resealable plastic
bag filled with liquids and gels in containers of three ounces or less.
Other additions to that need to go into your checked bag.
Sincerely speaking, you don’t need to take everything with
you. Wherever possible, opt for travel-size containers of things like
shampoo and perfume, and, once you have everything together, separate
out the items that are fragile (glassware, powder compacts) or at risk
of leakage (foundation, moisturizer).
Getting your bag ready…..
Look for a bag with a transparent
exterior and/or lots of inner compartments to help you find exactly what
you need when you’re on the go. Separating your products by type or
color and keeping them in smaller plastic bags inside the pouch can also
help. And finally, find a bag that can be wiped clean with a little
soap and water, because spills and smudges happen—but stains don’t have
to.
If you’re checking a bag at the airport,
make sure to put any large liquids, gels, or aerosol containers in your
checked luggage to avoid getting them confiscated by airport security.
Liquid foundation, nail polish,
gel/liquid eyeliner, and liquid/cream eyeshadows are subject to
screening, and need to be placed in your clear 1-quart plastic bag prior
to screening, in containers that are 3.4 ounces or less.
Note that normal-size cosmetic products
that come in a tube, like mascara, lip gloss, and lip balm, do not need
to go in the plastic bag, so it’s fine to keep those in your makeup bag
during screening, along with your lipstick, powdered products, solid
crayons/pencils, and chapstick.
Before you leave for the airport,
separate your makeup into “wet” and “dry” categories, and put everything
“wet” in the quart-size bag along with your toothpaste, lotions, etc.
to make sure it all fits.
Be a smart traveller ….
To save on space, pack as many
multi-purpose beauty products you can, and don’t be afraid to get
creative! A pale, shimmery eye shadow can work beautifully as a skin
highlighter, a cream blush can also work as a lip or eye color, and
lipstick can be blended out as a cheek stain. Take a look at the outfits
you packed, consider the type of trip (and the activities included),
think about the makeup looks you’d like to do, and pare down
accordingly.
Pack a single, versatile eyeshadow
compact with a variety of neutral shades that you can use to create both
daytime and nighttime looks. Since lipsticks don’t need to be taken out
during screening, consider packing a few extra tubes in bold shades,
keeping your eye makeup simple, and making your lips the focal point of
your vacation looks. Lipstick is faster to apply and will instantly make
you look put-together—plus, bright lips are always a “do” during the
summer.
Leave the brushes at home if you can ….
Cramming in all of your makeup brushes
can take up valuable space—not to mention wreak havoc on their
bristles—so try to take only your absolute essentials, and use your
fingers, Q-tips, or sponges to apply whatever you can, whether it’s your
foundation, blush, or lip and eye color. Some makeup artists actually
prefer to use their fingers to apply product because the body heat helps
to naturally warm up the product, making for easier blending—so who
knows? You might just discover a new favorite makeup application method
in the process.
