It feels like I have been praying and pouting for years as I wait for the TSA to abolish their requirement that all carry-on liquids be confined to a zip-top plastic bag and not exceed 3 ounces per item. Not to sound like a broken record but mascara is NOT the enemy. Until the rules change, we have no choice and better comply unless we want to be reduced to tears when our favorite fancy face cream is confiscated. Here are five terrific travel friendly beauty products that will be a great addition to your regimen at home and have earned a place in your carry-on when you travel.
Makeup For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
$40
My skin is sensitive and oily, so finding the right foundation is always a challenge. I am having great results with this oil-free, medium to full coverage option from Makeup For Ever. Available in 25 shades, I love how lightweight this feels on my skin. The coverage is great without looking like a mask. Designed to make your skin look fantastic in bright or harsh lighting, this foundation will have you looking virtually flawless in unflattering airplane lighting and in all of your vacation photos.
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti Sun Damage Daily Moisture Lotion
$13.49
This is a great daily moisturizer with the added benefit of SPF 28 to protect your face from sun damage. I often find that moisturizers with sunscreen leave my face looking way too shiny but Garnier Skin Renew gives it a nice healthy glow. It is also a great base for makeup. It is 99.9% oil free and contains skin friendly ingredients like lycopene, vitamin C and magnesium.
Ole Henriksen Truth to Go Wipes
$6 for 10 wipes, $15 for 30
Wipes can save the day on a long trip when your face needs refreshing. Enriched with green tea, CoQ10, Vitamin C and Micro Algae, these wipes clean and treat your skin. Ole Henriksen has been pampering celebs in his Hollywood spa for years and with these wipes you can give yourself a bit of the star treatment. No ziplock bag required to bring these on board!
KORRES Pomegranate Detoxifying Natural Clay Mask
$27
I love to put on a fluffy hotel robe, raid the mini bar, and give myself a facial when I travel. I use this mask once a week and it is very gentle but effective. Often clay masks can leave your face feeling too dry and tight but this one leaves it smooth and soft. In addition to the oil-absorbing white argil clay, the lactic acid provides a gentle exfoliation.
TOPSHOP Nail Varnish Remover
$3 for 20 wipes ( available only in TOPSHOP stores, not online)
Chipped nail polish is not just annoying, it can look really tacky. These little pads from TOPSHOP are not only convenient but they are acetone free and enriched with Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5 - very good for your nails. These pads work a little differently - you dab your nails, wait a few seconds and then wipe. The consistency is almost like a dry oil and once you remove the polish your nails are left with a nice sheen.
