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Option for Minimalists If you prefer to travel light but want to look impeccable, you need a carefully curated set of cosmetics. This will help you avoid wasting time during your vacation and prevent excess baggage fees. Repurposing Liquids into Reusable Containers Crossing the border can be stressful, especially if you are traveling with family. To avoid stress, pack all liquids in 30–50 ml bottles in advance. For example, serums, foundation, and shampoos can easily be transferred into such containers. Idea! Take samples that you received in stores with you. If you haven't been saving them, start doing so! For thicker products like creams or ointments, you can use contact lens storage containers. Choosing Universal Products Optimize your selection of cosmetics by choosing only universal products. For example, lipsticks that can be used as cream blush, eyeshadow palettes that also work for eyeliner, or cream highlighters that can be applied not only on the cheekbones but also on the body. Consider whether you really need foundation and concealer, or if it would be better to opt for lightweight BB creams and primers? Don’t forget to include a high SPF sunscreen in your makeup bag. Sorting by Categories Organize your cosmetics by categories so that everything is at hand. Use a transparent travel pouch for your carry-on, and place the rest of your dry cosmetics in another compartment. Store makeup brushes and hair accessories in a mesh compartment. Also, allocate a separate space for pharmacy items, ensuring they are not in glass packaging. Pack These Minimalist Option: shower gel, shampoo, deodorant, BB cream, mascara, eyeshadow palette (for eyes and brows), moisturizing face cream, sunscreen, lipstick or lip balm. Maximalist Option: If makeup brings you joy, don’t give it up on vacation. Follow these tips to fit all your cosmetics and pack them smartly. Large Makeup Bag with Compartments You can store primers and base products in one compartment and decorative cosmetics in another. Having compartments will help organize the space and quickly find what you need. It’s important that the makeup bag is waterproof, so choose options with a hard bottom and walls. No one wants to discover that their foundation has spilled on their clothes in the hotel. Packaging Products To avoid forgetting anything, keep items in their original packaging. This applies to makeup removers, cleansing products, and hair care items. However, remember the carry-on rules: if you are taking many products, place the makeup bag in the suitcase that goes in the cargo hold. Pack These Perfect Set for Maximalists: Just as you plan outfits, select makeup products by shades. For Daily Care: shower gel; moisturizing body lotion; shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask; foam, hairspray, hair gel; depilatory cream and/or wax strips; deodorant; perfume; day cream, night cream, serum, as well as creams for hands, feet, and under the eyes. In addition to daily care, take decorative cosmetics for parties. To ensure you don’t forget anything, create a checklist: fashionable look + beauty look, and gather everything you usually use. You will definitely need: cushion and a set of makeup brushes; foundation for the face and a separate one for the under-eye area; highlighter; bronzer; mascara and brow gel; brow and eyelid eyeshadow palette; blush; lipstick, gloss, and lip balm. Angelika Ivaglo.
