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Yesterday was all about my trip to Emerald Isle, North Carolina and so I thought today would be appropriate to talk about my travel beauty essentials! I know some people who always keep a bag packed and/or always keep their passport on their person “just in case”. Me? I’m not one of those people. I am a last minute packer, always have been and always will be. And my passport? Locked up in my safe at my house. Not exactly handy for a quick getaway especially if I’m not home. HA!! But something I always keep packed in case of quick travel is a beauty bag. Yes, I am that person. HA!
So let’s talk about my “travel beauty essentials” bag and everything I keep in that bad boy!!!
First things first, the bag. I actually received this cute waffle weave monogrammed bag as a bridesmaid gift way back when I was in college. I am obsessed with it because it’s big enough to hold full size bottles of my favorite shampoo and conditioner and it’s just the right size to fit in any suitcase. It’s also washable, which is a huge plus because I always have something pop open and spill all over everything. On this past trip it was my favorite Clinique toner that I had in an “airtight” travel bottle. It even got all over my toothbrush, ugh. That’s also why my travel toothbrush did not make this post. HA!
I love that it’s a large open space with a small pocket on the side that is perfect for carrying tweezers, cotton balls, q-tips and bobby pins!! I try to only keep “wet” stuff in here because it has that vinyl lining so nothing escapes if it spills.
See what I mean, it’s huge!! I always always always keep a full bottle of both shampoo and conditioner in here as well as a travel toothbrush and toothpaste. Then I usually throw in whatever samples companies have sent me because it’s just easier to travel with travel size things! Some of those have even turned out to be favorite products that I have eventually bought the full size versions of.
Enough talk, let’s see what’s in there…
Things that are ALWAYS in the bag:
- Shampoo – perfect for summer because it helps with a dry scalp!
- Conditioner – new fave, really gives you a deep condition and smells amazing!!!!
- Body Wash – can’t find a link to this, sorry!!
- Razor – this travel size razor is perfect and I love that it has it’s own case so you don’t cut your fingers while digging around in the bag!
- Shave Gel – tried this shave cream out on my last trip and I am obsessed!!!
- Face Wash – love this but it doesn’t get my makeup off very well
- Micellar Cleansing Water – used for really getting the makeup off my face!
- Moisturizer – heard this was a dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury moisturizer I’ve been lusting after for a while now (it’s $100!!! WHY??). It’s not but it’s still pretty good plus I love that it has a pump top and cap which are both perfect for travel!
- Facial Serum – tried this one on my last trip and loved that it was a serum and peel all in one, I love products that pull double duty because then I don’t have to pack as many things!
- Lip Balm – this is my absolute favorite lip balm/salve in the summer months!!
- Aloe (summer only)
- Toothbrush – not pictured because of above mentioned toner incident
- Toothpaste – not pictured because I used it all on my last trip
So if I am traveling somewhere last minute, let’s be real I’m way too OCD for that to ever happen, I can just pack my clothes, throw this bag in my suitcase and I know I can at least be clean and have shaved legs. HA!! Now my make up bag, that’s a whole either story for another day. It’s a mess but I’m trying to par down the products I use on the daily so I can be as minimalistic as I can. As much as a high maintenance lady on the go can be anyway. HA!!
Do you keep any travel bags packed at all times??
What are some of your travel beauty essentials??
I love your travel pouch! We almost have the same list of travel essentials and these are my favorite brands, too.
I love this! The best beauty essential is the one that holds all the others. You need a good bag!
Nice to have received a travel bag that you have used over the years. Always enjoy finding out what other women put into their travel bags. Couple things I will be adding.
I’m the opposite of you I will throw stuff together very last minute if I can but I do think it’s important to have in the Cecily’s when you travel. I think one of the biggest things I always like to take with me when I travel is face wipes so that I can feel better on long flights.
Thanks for the list! I’m leaving town soon and this is a great reminder of what I should bring with me.
Great suggestions and yes that waffle weave bag is COOL! It looks so cushy too! Sunscreen is my #1 for sure!
I love your make up bag!! The Personalization is so cool! My must have things in my make up bag while traveling is facial wipes. They are a great way to freshen up on the road
Oh you can fit so much in that bag! It looks like you’re ready to go!
What an awesome list. I have never used EOS shave cream before, but I love EOS products. I will definitely have to try it soon!
I like bringing a microfiber washcloth to help get the last of stubborn makeup like mascara, so that I don’t stain guest towels or even hotel towels.
Sunscreen is definitely a travel essential as well as highlighter. Glow baby GLOW!!!
I don’t wear a lot of make-up, especially when I am on vacation. I do carry a lot of cleansing and moisturizing products. I love that travel Venus razor.
Wow, these are all looks great essentials and I really love your travel pouch it is so cute.
I need to get better with having things on hand for the summer. We just spent all day hiking and my kin is so dry and sun burnt now. I am wanting to try that after sun product, seems like a great product!
Looks like you got every need covered! I love your cute travel make up bag! I don’t wear make up often but I use lipstick everyday. My travel make up kit would contain facial cleansers, moisturizers and lipstick.
These are definitely some great items to include in your travel bag, I always like to have an extra pair of yoga pants, underwear, socks and a shirt, I also like to have a toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup remover and face wash.
I definitely include extra clothing in my travel bags, this is just my beauty bag that I always have ready to go to throw in with my clothes and such.
I just realized I no longer have a travel bag ready to go. I used to keep one ready and thanks to this post I’m inspired to put one together.