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How To: Pack Your Beauty Products

Master the art of traveling pretty with our top ten beauty tips (you'll love these goodies!)
By Nykia Spradley and Pamela Edward · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Blast Bad Breath

Your seatmate could be your soul mate, so keep a mouth freshener handy. Try Hello Breath Spray ($5, Stop & Shop).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
02
Get Your Beauty Sleep

Need a power nap on the plane? The Little Honey Ikat Sleep Mask ($9, alittlehoney.com) blocks out the sun.

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
03
Hydrate From Head To Toe

Soothe the scalp, moisturize the body and erase dry cuticles with argan oil. We like Josie Maran Model Citizen ($48, Sephora).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
04
Manage Your Mani

These vanilla-scented nail polish removers take it off without the harsh fumes. Laqa & Co. Polish Remover Pads ($6, laqaandco.com).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
05
Stay Scentsational

Transfer your favorite perfume to this portable container. Travalo Perfume Travel Atomizer ($10, fragrancenet.com).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
06
Perfect Your Pout

Double your color options with this dual-ended lipstick. Bite Luminous Crème Lipstick Duo in Vibrant ($12, Sephora).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
07
Relax, Release, Relate!

A little aromatherapy can go a long way. Take a whiff of a calming essential oil and just let go. Tata Harper Aromatic Stress Treatment ($80, tataharperskincare.com).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
08
Add a Little Luxe

“If a spa isn’t your final stop, glam on the go is just as pampering.” – Pamela Edwards Christiani, Beauty & Style Director

Sisley Express Flower Gel Mask ($136, sisley-paris.com).

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09
Chose Multitaskers

“When I can’t take my full makeup bag with me, I pack products that work double-duty.” – Nykia Spradley, Beauty Editor

Sephora Collection Pocket Paradise Brush Clutch ($20, sephora.com)

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products
10
Keep it Simple

“I’m a beauty minimalist, so fuss-free basics are a must.” -Andrea Jordan, Beauty Assistant

St. Tropez Perfect Legs Spray ($18, Sephora).

How To: Pack Your Beauty Products