Traveling is amazing, but it is so easy to feel exhausted and overwhelmed, that we may even forget to prep and look after our beauty routine. That’s why I put together this Ultimate Travel Beauty Essentials Guide To Stay Gorgeous On The Go!
I’m so excited to share these tips because this is what I personally use to make sure I will feel my best while exchanging airplanes, and places and running from one sightseeing to another.
Believe me, this is going to give you a little peace of mind, to have all you need to take some time to pump yourself, all in one place. Ready? Let’s get started!
Travel Beauty Essentials Toiletries Checklists
For this guide, I decided to add some key categories so you can decide which of the ideas you’ll pick in an easier way.
I also have several other posts about each of these categories, for example, if you want more info about makeup for the travel guide, you can just go ahead and read more.
So, Here’s what we’ll be touching on in this article:
- Travel Airplane beauty essentials for long and short flights
- Day and Night skincare routine
- Cool Skincare Gadgets to Bring
- Hair Care
- Body and Bath Essentials
- Makeup Essentials
- Toiletry and Perfume
Did I forget anything? If so, remember to use the comment section below the page to give me a shout! So, without further ado, let’s do it!
Travel Airplane beauty essentials
These are the essentials for a long flight. If you are going on to flight for less than 2 hours, you can take a look at the list and pick something that you may think would be convenient.
- Hand moisturizer: I don’t know why, but traveling in general will normally leave my hands super dry. Last time it was pretty painful. Make also sure your nails are short, this way you can travel safely while carrying and transferring bags.
- Hand sanitizer: I like to use those before eating, it is very handy, but make sure to moisturize your hands after, because it can dry out the skin.
- Self-Heating Warm Eye Mask: These are perfect for relaxing especially on long flights, and help reduce puffiness and tiredness.
- Travel pillow: Makes me feel a little more relaxed.
- Travel-size Toothbrush and toothpaste inside a little purse.
- Small makeup: I tend to bring just the essentials, like lipstick, a clear eye mask, concealer, and stick blush.
- Makeup Remover: A travel-size makeup remover is convenient if you intend to wear makeup.
- Lip balm: I love lip balms. I recommend you pick a tinted lip balm, this way you do not need to carry on lipstick and lip balm, to save some space.
- Mini deodorant: Boy, last time I forgot my deodorant and I had to buy it, for extra money at the airport. Can you believe I was a bit smelly in my armpit (so I had to emergency buy one). haha
- Perfume samples: I love to pick up some perfume samples at beauty stores because I can leave them in my bag any time I feel that I need them.
- Mouth spray
Face & Body Skincare
I know we want to save up space in our suitcase. I can talk for myself, I hate to have heavy suitcases, so I’m sharing a very good trick to travel light and still have all your must-haves.
- Face & Body moisturizer: Save some space by getting one moisturizer that is suitable for the face and body. In the same way, opt for one that you can use both for your AM & PM Routine
- Face & Body Soap Washer: In the same way I like to have one soap that is suitable for the face and body.
- Facial Serum (optional): I normally don’t bring it, but I know some people like to treat some special skin conditions. Opt for a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide as they are perfect for all skin types and will leave your skin hydrated and soft.
- Eye Cream: They are normally small and don’t take up too much space, so it is always good to have them, especially during the holidays when we tend to do way too much, to reduce puffiness and refresh our looks.
- Facial Mask Sheets: I confess I do not have patience for facial masks, but this is something I want to incorporate into my beauty routine especially while traveling, they can revigorate the skin overnight. The only problem is to find the time to do it, but I’m sure if you bring it, you’ll figure that out.
- Lips and underyes mask sheets: I love those as I mentioned before, with all the efforts of the travel activities they will help you look and feel refreshed.
- SPF Protection: Remember to bring sunscreen even if it is winter, as the UV rays will still reach your skin regardless the sun is exposed or not.
- Makeup Remover: It is best to bring a weatherproof one, just because they will be better to remove impurities and in case you like waterproof makeup.
- Thermal Water: This is an extra layer of care that is optional but you can use it after applying your skincare or before you have your makeup done for extra hydration.
- Body scrub
- Face Scrub
Cool Facial Gadgets to Bring (optional)
If you feel that you still have some space in your bag, then you should try these amazing gadgets to help you feel amazing during your holidays:
- Solawave Radiant 2-in-1 Renewal Skincare Mini is a great red light treatment that improves firmness and radiance while de-puffing, on the go.
- Mini Facial Roller and Ice Face Roller: This one is amazing. Just wake up and use it before your skincare and makeup to depuff and look your best.
- Mini Facial Massager is an option for those who want to level up their beauty routine
Hair Care
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deep conditioner or hair mask treatment
- Lightweight Hair Oil with a heat protectant
- Hair Straightener
- Scrunchies
- hair clips
- hair comb and hairbrush
- Silk hair cap
- Shower Cap (do not forget those if you are straightening the hair. I forgot it once and was not fun =)
Makeup Essentials
- Face and body foundation: I like to have a compact powder foundation, which is ideal for any type of weather and looks extremely natural. It will reduce shine, which is perfect for the hot days.
- Water proof eyemascara
- Waterproof eyeliner
- contouring stick
- small eyeshadow palette
- lipsticks with a hydrating formula
- tinted lip balm
- Tinted sunscreen (optional)
- tinted moisturizer (optional)
- Sticky Blush to keep on the bag
- makeup sponge or travel-size brush
Toiletry and Perfume
- Toothbrush
- toothpaste
- Perfume
- deodorant
- floss
- mouth wash
- Body hair removal
- Razor just in case you need
- Manicure Set
Extras & Cool To have
- Sleep Mask
- Skincare headband pack
- Mini Makeup Mirror
- Reusable Facial washcloths
- Travel deodorant wipes
- compressed facial sponge
- Nail Polish
Beauty Bags
- Makeup Bag
- Skincare Bag
- Gadget bags
- toiletry bags
Final Takes
I hope you like my suggestions, I love every single thing that I mentioned here, and just getting it together will make you feel so excited to look your best on your next trip.
I know this is an extensive list, maybe you don’t need or don’t want to bring it all, but you can go through the list and find what suits better to your situation and needs.
