This week’s Makeup Wars is pretty relevant to me since I am traveling to Texas as I write it. What do I pack for a weekend away? See below! Also, for information on air travel with makeup in your carry on bags, see my previous article: Flying With Makeup in Your Carryon.
Purely Pro Cosmetics, which I will be reviewing soon, sent me some samples in what turned out to be a great travel bag. So I am using that for this trip.
The bag folds out to reveal a number of pockets and holders, and it has a hook for hanging.
For makeup, I almost always travel with this Laura Mercier palette. It is no longer available, but Laura Mercier tends to have something similar out at any given time. I love this one because it has neutral shadows for day or evening looks, eye liner, cheek color, bronzer, and highlighter.
For the rest of my makeup, I have a Nars tinted moisturizer, Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation, a powder blush, and a variety of lip products. I usually grab one lip crayon one or two lipsticks and a gloss. Here I happen to have a Sonia Kashuk lipstick and gloss combo for that. I also always have a lip balm in there. Then, I add just a couple of brushes (here I have 2 Dara Z eye brushes and a MAC blush brush), a makeup sponge, and an eyelash curler. I have a sample size mascara here that I am trying to use up and a new Maybelline Lash Blast Length mascara that I am testing (and am not a big fan of so far, review coming soon) .
For makeup removal and skin care, I normally pack samples. On this trip, I remembered that MAC, way back, sent me some of their travel items. You can still get these as far as I know. They are nice basic items for travel, although the set includes Strobe Cream, which breaks me out something terrible, so I left that at home.
I had done a glitter bomb manicure the day before I left and I knew that it wouldn’t last the whole trip without chipping, so I also packed these Cutex nail polish remover pads. Having once had polish remover leak in my luggage, I love these for travel. That won’t ever happen to me again!
The box and my other toiletries fit nicely in the middle pocket of the bag.
And, I am ready to go!
Want to see what other beauty bloggers take when they travel? Click on through below to see!
Twitter: BlushingNoir
says:
That bag is amazingly perfect! I can’t believe I see pan on that LM palette, it must be a total loveeee
Brooke recently posted..Makeup Wars: Beauty Blogger Travel
Twitter: BeautyBlogger
says:
I can’t believe I missed that LM palette; it’s such a good one! I like your travel bag too . It looks perfect to hold everything.
Teri recently posted..Tan Overnight with Sun Laboratories.
Twitter: perilouslypale
says:
Love all the pockets and holders! I forgot nail stuff! *sigh*
Perilously Pale recently posted..Makeup Wars ~ What This Beauty Blogger Packs for Vacation
Twitter: Gouldylox
says:
Insane. I could never pack so light.
kelly recently posted..Makeup Wars: Beauty Blogger Travel
Twitter: oldergirlbeauty
says:
Those Cutex pads are so great. I never think to pack polish remover on trips, because I tend to just ignore the chips until I get home.
Paula recently posted..Makeup Wars: Travel Beauty
Twitter: pammyblogbeauty
says:
That makeup bag is totally adorable!!! I always travel with those cutex pads too!
Pammy recently posted..Makeup Wars: Travel Makeup: What is in my Travel Makeup Bag?
Twitter: beauty411
says:
I love those MAC minis and that makeup bag!
Nancy recently posted..Makeup Wars: Beauty Blogger Travel!
Twitter: phyrra
says:
I should have included the NARS tinted moisturizer in mine. I usually like to wear it if I have to get up at 4am to catch a plane. I love your travel bag!
Phyrra recently posted..Luminess Air is on Hautelook
Twitter: MarciaEF
says:
You travel a lot with your marathons etc so you are an expert. That case is great and fits so much. I’ve taken those Cutex pads too especially if the trip is long. Your Laura Mercier palette is quite loved!
MarciaF (beauty info zone) recently posted..Le Metier’s new Ultra Hydration Eye Mask Duo had us at first blink
Twitter: PrimeBeauty50
says:
I love a well used palette! You reminded me I have a LM palette from a few years ago similar to that. Great post!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted..Makeup Wars – Beauty Blogger Travel
Twitter: clumpsofmascara
says:
What a darling cosmetic bag!! And oh. I totally forgot about nail polish remover. And NOT traveling without it is never a good thing.
Brittany recently posted..Makeup Wars: 3 Travel Tips for the Beauty Obsessed
Twitter: jbrobs
says:
I used to have that palette! Why did I get rid of it?
jbrobeck recently posted..Makeup Wars – Beauty Travel ESSENTIALS
Twitter: 15minbeauty
says:
Oooooh, I want that palette! You’re right, they usually have something similar around, esp at the holidays. Love that!
Christine recently posted..Does a Spray Make a Big Difference? Urban Decay Makeup Setting Sprays Review
Thanks for the comments everyone. Yes, that palette is much loved. You can tell what my favorite shade is, LOL!
Carleenp recently posted..50 Shades Of Grey Eye Shadow
Twitter: chicbeautytips
says:
Wow this is such a wonderful article! Really liked the nail polish remover pads. That is such a great idea. No more worries about bottles leaking or spilling!
Marisa Anderosn recently posted..NYX Cosmetics One Night in Morocco Matte Smokey Look Kit
Thanks Marisa!
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