Just because you are travelling, doesn’t mean you have to forego looking your best!
Bringing the whole kit and caboodle on a trip can get messy, so here is a list of travel-friendly makeup products you need to bring along.
Tinted Moisturiser
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When you are on the go, it can be hard to commit to a full face of makeup.
Either you won’t have the time to put it on properly or it may get ruined throughout the day.
We feel you, mummies!
This is why tinted moisturiser is a game-changer. It has enough coverage to smooth out your skin but is not too heavy for your travels.
Apart from blurring any slight imperfections, tinted moisturiser also locks in moisture.
This is the best lightweight option to keep you looking your best throughout your trip.
Eyeshadow Palette
Having a small eyeshadow palette with all the basic colours is a must.
With one of these you can create many different looks and not have to carry around multiple palettes or pots.
Some shades you should include is a shimmery gold or copper, dark brown, light brown and a pink.
Pick the shades according to your skin tone and you will have combinations suitable for any occasion.
There should be palettes readily available in these shades but you can make a custom one if you wish.
Eyeshadow can also be used as a substitute for highlighter if you are in a pinch, so a good palette truly is a travel essential!
Tinted Lip Balm
Lipstick is a makeup staple, but it gets tiresome to apply it perfectly every time.
Especially if you are a on a trip, tinted lip balm is the way to go.
Among all the travel-friendly makeup products, tinted lip balm is the most versatile.
The main use is to moisturise your lips, which is important but they have plenty of other uses as well.
Lip balm can be built up to add quite a lot of colours. It may be more sheer than a lipstick but it does the trick.
You can also use it on your cheeks as makeshift blush or on your eyes for a pop of colour.
It is the one multipurpose makeup product that you need on a trip.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner is another staple of basic makeup. Just a small bit of it can really elevate your look.
It isn’t difficult to carry around which makes eyeliner a product that you can reapply on-the-go.
There are different types as well so you can choose between liquid or matte.
The thickness and length of your liner is completely up to you as well.
This means you can change up how bold your look is, so you are prepared for any occasion.
Mascara
Not many people have the time or patience for false eyelashes while on a trip.
So, to save yourself some trouble, just bring along some mascara. It makes your natural lashes appear thicker and longer.
Mascara is easy to apply with a wand and comes in a waterproof formula that means it won’t budge unless you want it to.
If you are feeling adventurous, you can get mascara in different colours like blue or pink.
If you prefer a more traditional style, then you can opt for black or brown.
Spray Sunscreen
After applying makeup, you still need to protect your skin.
The problem is that you don’t want to keep ruining your work by rubbing sunscreen into it every few hours.
This is where your saviour; spray sunscreen; comes in.
You can just spray it over your face after applying makeup to protect yourself from UV rays.
It usually comes in an aerosol can and in small sizes that you can carry around with you.
Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours or so, so this is your best option among travel-friendly makeup products.
Makeup Remover
You need to remove your makeup properly before going to sleep.
Bringing makeup-wipes on a trip is heavy and consumes too much precious packing space.
A small bottle of makeup remover will take up very little space and last you the whole trip.
Additionally, it is much more environmentally-friendly to use a clean cloth or cotton pads with makeup remover than multiple wipes.
It is important to clear you face of makeup before sleeping so that it does not clog up your pores.
Otherwise, this can lead to acne and other skin conditions.
Makeup On-the-Go
Packing light can make your trip so much easier to manage.
This is why travel-friendly makeup products are so useful, you can really bring them with you wherever you go.
Do not deny yourself the fun and excitement of glamming up just because you are not at home.
Makeup should be worn whenever and wherever you want!
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