These Travel-Size Beauty Essentials Will Make Packing a Breeze

December 07, 2023

By: Mary Honkus | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

With the holiday season in full swing, now is one of the most popular times of year to travel. But before you jetset off to your destination, whether it’s a tropical locale or your hometown, you’ll need to pack the essentials — including your beauty products. You can make the packing process a breeze by including TSA-friendly, travel-sized and multipurpose products that will lighten your makeup bag and keep your travel stress level at a minimum. Find five of our favorite travel-friendly beauty products that were made to be used on-the-go, below.

The Best Travel-Friendly Beauty Products 2023

Thayers Mini Rose Petal Facial Mist

Infused with rose water and aloe vera, this calming face mist is a carry-on must-have for when you need an instant boost of hydration. You can spritz it on mid-transit for a quick refresh, mist it to lock in your makeup or use it as your toner before bed.

YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara

Skip the fake eyelashes and pack this mega-volumizing mascara instead. The longwear formula is completely smudge-proof for up to 24 hours — plus, it majorly increases lash volume and nourishes lashes to help them grow longer and stronger.

Urban Decay Naked3 Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Housed inside this mini palette are six versatile nude and rose-hued shades. With a range of shimmery and matte finishes, you’ll be able to create neutral, everyday looks and sultry, smoky looks in minutes.

NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick Contour and Highlighter Stick

When you’re traveling, the last thing you want to worry about is messy makeup spilling in your luggage and staining your clothes. That’s why we love the on-the-go stick format of the NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick. This dual-ended contour and highlight tool has everything you need for a sculpted face — just swipe and blend.

Live Tinted HueStick

Multipurpose makeup is a total game-changer when it comes to traveling because it can save you major space in your makeup bag. This multi-stick works as a lipstick, cheek stain, eyeshadow and a dark circle color corrector — knocking out four products with one slender stick.