Over the years, I’ve narrowed down everything I travel with, including cosmetics. I found I can get by with much less than I would have previously imagined. I might toss in an extra lipstick, but beyond that, these are the 12 items that I take with me on every trip. I am very conscious of size, weight and break-ability for the pieces I choose, so no heavy, ornately packaged products make the cut. I like eye shadow and blush palettes for practicality and prefer lip crayons to heavier, bulkier lipstick cases. I’ll bring two lip colors, a nude and a bright. Glossier is a favorite since it layers from sheer to matte really well. Any eye or lip pencil I bring must be self-sharpening. And lastly, I keep a separate set of make up brushes to use exclusively for travel.
travel brushes, bronzer/blush, wipes, eyeshadow, lip liner, nude lip crayon, concealer, tinted moisturizer, mascara, powder, eyeliner, bright lipstick, bag
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Susan
Have you found a self sharpening eye pencil you like? The
Laura Lercier eye pencil I liked was discontinued, and I am having trouble finding one with the right consistency. Self sharpening would be a bonus.
Karima
Yes, there are a few I like. Marc Jacobs Gel Eye Crayon, Smashbox Always Sharp, and Tarte (which has both a liquid and pencil eyeliner in one).
Suzanne
I like the Chanel wind up eyeliners. Guerlain also makes a wind up lip pencil.
Karima
Thank you for suggesting those. I’ll take a look. I usually love the quality of both of those lines.