What's in my Travel Bag

My basic skincare routine is always my plus one on a trip. Always keep a gentle cleanser, a hydrating moisturizer, and of course, SPF. I typically consolidate my products into mini reusable containers or invest in travel-sized versions when available (when was the last time you actually used up a full-sized product?). Bonus points if they’re TSA-approved. If you're committed to a specific brand, check out their travel-sized sets!

I love products that do serve double (or triple) purpose.  A tinted lip balm that can double as a blush? Yes, please. A shimmery highlighter that takes the shadow out of eyeshadow? Even better. They save space and time. My personal favorite multi-use product is the Rare Beauty Liquid Blush! This product is tiny (but never seems to run out), has crazy pigment, and can double as a lip stain!

Tired of slick backs after Day 4? I feel you... I keep a small bottle of dry shampoo to revive my hair between washes and a mini styling cream for stubborn flyaways. You’ll never catch me on Day 3 with a matted-down slick back or greasy attempted blowout...

When it comes to makeup, I bring only the items I truly use. For me, that’s:

• Tinted moisturizer or BB cream

• Brow gel

• Mascara

• Concealer

• A neutral lipstick that doubles as blush
  
  

That’s it. No heavy palettes. You say you're going to use that eyeshadow palette, but let's admit it, you won't...

I double-check for my charger like my life depends on it. I am not going to be that random person in the airport lounge begging a stranger to use their charger for ten minutes. If you're traveling internationally, bring a universal power bank. There's nothing worse than being lost and dead.

It sucks when you're travelling and a random baby (or yours) starts screaming bloody murder. To avoid that torture (for you at least), being a pair of earbuds, bonus points if they're noise-cancelling. You can avoid your eardrums bursting, as well as listen to your favorite music. It's a win-win!

I know that I'm a strong advocate of "Don't need it? Don't bring it!", but playing cards are always a must (for me, that is). Whether it's a 10-hour road trip, a delayed flight, or a long layover, it's never too soon for a game of Egyptian War or Solitaire!

You WILL get thirsty on the plane, and you WON'T want to drink airplane water (because they rarely clean the water filter), so do yourself a favor and bring your water bottle. If you bring an empty water bottle (because you can't have anything in your water bottle when going through TSA), you can get past TSA and fill it up at the water refill station before getting on the plane! Even if you don't typically drink water, bring some electrolytes to make it more tasty!