Whether it’s for business or pleasure when it’s time
to pack your bags, plan ahead to look your beauty best! As a beauty maven you
need to prepare your beauty items for travel in a manner that is simple and
convenient. Let us look at how to do just that!
Packing
Your Toiletries
Your travel all begins with the perfect toiletries
bag. Look for a case that is open and has plenty of clear pouches so your items
are easily visible and therefore simpler to find when the time comes to open it
up. Purchase a case that wipes off easily inside and out. Avoid bags with
fabric lining if at all possible and make sure you purchase one that is
water-resistant.
Keep like items together (for instance, keep your
toothpaste in a separate pouch/slot from your mascara and lipstick). Buy a
good-sized bag that can hold extras such as a bathing suit, underwear, a pair
of pantyhose, etc. Bags that come with handles are the most convenient for
traveling but double check to make sure that the zippers work properly because
unzipped toiletries equal one big mess!
Pack
Trial Sizes
Pack trial size bottles where possible as they take
up less space. Another idea is to use the small plastic containers that 35 mm
film comes in. They are handy for so many things including hand lotion,
hydrogen peroxide, earrings, sunscreen and so on. Leave flip top containers and
aerosol cans at home.
If you decide to invest in small, clear plastic
bottles do not fill them any more than two-thirds full to avoid overflow (this
is especially important if you’re flying). For an added precaution wrap each
bottle in a plastic grocery bag before packing.
Hair gel travels better than mousse (as mousse is
under pressure). If you can switch just for the duration of your trip it would
be a wise idea to leave the mousse at home. If you can go without a blow dryer,
do so. Many hotels provide them for guests.
Baby
Wipes and Atomizers
Pre-moistened clothes are excellent for trips and
can double as makeup remover and cleanser. Equally as good are baby wipes. If
they are gentle enough to use on a baby then they are gentle enough for your
face. For moisturizer buy one with at least an SPF 15 (SPF 30 is even better)
for daytime wear. Pack it in your carry on if you’re flying.
Remember to bring an atomizer for your face and
neck. This is extremely important as different altitudes can be rough on skin
and adequate hydration is the name of the game. If you’re not going to be away
from home for long, use your atomizer in place of night moisturizer or consider
buying a lotion that can be used on your face day or night.
Cosmetic
and Fragrance Travelling Ideas
One day and one night lipstick is the way to go for
the beauty conscious traveler. For day choose something light and dewy and for
night go with a matte shade that is darker and more striking! Coordinate blush
with lipstick shades for daytime and nighttime pizzazz. Remember that lip and
eye pencils are perfect for travel excursions. They are both small and very
compact. Pack a few cotton swabs to help blend eye shadows, which should help
reduce the amount of makeup brushes you need to bring along on your trip.
Don’t forget your fingernails (and toenails if
they’ll be showing) while you’re away. Sheer or light colors are easier to
touch up than darker colors. Make sure to wrap nail polish bottles in a plastic
bag or a resealable lunch bag.
If you want to tote a fragrance with you while you
are gone then steer clear of glass bottles of perfume or cologne. You are only
asking for trouble if you do this! Inquire at the perfume counter about
obtaining small samples or purchasing perfume/cologne in a lotion form. Or
consider buying a small sized plastic bottle of an allover body mist with a
light fragrance that is ideal for the purposes of travelling.
What
Else?
Don’t forget to pack your eyebrow tweezers for those
stray hairs that will crop up over the duration of your trip. As far as razors
are concerned, if you’re flying wait until you get to your destination to
purchase cheap disposable ones. And leave your shaving gel at home; use mild
soap for lather instead.
What about the occasional zit that shows up due to
stress and temperature changes? If you are prone to flare ups pack a pimple
medication such as Clearasil or use a simple trick learned from the models-
before going to bed dab a tiny bit of toothpaste on the pimple. While it might
not be completely gone by the morning it will be well on its way!
Enjoy your trip and be safe!
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