Ladies, welcome aboard flight TB300 with (hopefully) non-stop service to your long awaited vacation/business trip/visit to see the family. Whether you've had this trip planned for weeks or it was sprung on you last minute, you're going to need to know what and how to pack your beauty products.
Packing for a trip can be a tedious task. You ask yourself a thousand questions like: What is the weather going to be like? Will I really need both my peep-toe heels and the leather pumps? And what beauty products will I need? Should I carry them in the checked suitcase or in my carry on? Surely the hotel will have a hair dryer, won't it? These are all important questions, especially because what you pack may help prevent your hair from turning into a frizz ball and how you pack may help you avoid having your vanilla-scented lotion burst all over your silk blouse.
And usually, despite how much actual thought you've put into it, you end up forgetting something important or having your checked bag be just over the weight limit because you figured you'd better just bring everything you own -- to be safe. So to help you figure out what beauty products you actually need -- and how to effectively pack them to avoid bursting, spilling or leakage, we went to celebrity makeup artist Pamela Lljubo-Obrien and Justin Klosky of The O.C.D. Experience (Organize and Create Discipline). Together they offer some invaluable tips on how to pack your beauty products like a pro. Happy traveling.
Before you empty your medicine cabinet into your suitcase consider the following:
How long are you traveling for, and what will the hotel provide? If you'll be away for more than two weeks, you're better off buying beauty products like shampoo, conditioner, etc. at your destination rather than lugging them in your suitcase. And most hotels have hair dryers, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion and soap, but it's always best to call ahead and ask the front desk or concierge, says Klosky.
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Decide What to Pack
Things to bring: Your basics (toothpaste, toothbrush, razor, deodorant, everyday makeup, face wash, face moisturizer and a brush.
Things to leave: Sunscreen (the tubes are usually big and you can find cheap sunscreen at your destination), body lotion, soap, shampoo and conditioner (if you are staying at a hotel), makeup that you don't wear everyday (you don't want to risk losing what you've collected, and less is more, says Lljubo-Obrien).
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Don't Forget the 3-1-1 Rule
TSA only allows 3.4-ounce -- or less -- bottles (100ml) of all liquids, aerosols and gels that are enclosed in one quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag per passenger to be carried on board. Which means, unless you are packing your beauty products in your checked baggage, you need to either buy travel-sized beauty products or get refillable plastic containers.
Keep in mind, if you don't need full-sized products, LLjubo-Obrien recommends packing all your beauty products in your carryon. It's far easier for you to control the movement of your items (read: less chance for spillage).
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Get Clever With the Favorites You Can't Leave Behind
When it comes to items like perfume and nail polish, you're better off keeping glass out of your suitcase. If you're determined to bring your favorite fragrance, don't even try pouring it into a plastic bottle. Instead, go to a department store or Sephora and ask for a sample size of your scent. Most perfumes come in sample sizes and you can just ask the sales clerk for two.
As for nail polish, bring one bottle of the color that's on your nails when you leave and carry it on the flight instead of packing in your suitcase. You could also instead try nail polish strips that have no glass bottle.
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Ladies, welcome aboard flight TB300 with (hopefully) non-stop service to your long awaited vacation/business trip/visit to see the family. Whether you've had this trip planned for weeks or it was sprung on you last minute, you're going to need to know what and how to pack your beauty products.
Packing for a trip can be a tedious task. You ask yourself a thousand questions like: What is the weather going to be like? Will I really need both my peep-toe heels and the leather pumps? And what beauty products will I need? Should I carry them in the checked suitcase or in my carry on? Surely the hotel will have a hair dryer, won't it? These are all important questions, especially because what you pack may help prevent your hair from turning into a frizz ball and how you pack may help you avoid having your vanilla-scented lotion burst all over your silk blouse.
And usually, despite how much actual thought you've put into it, you end up forgetting something important or having your checked bag be just over the weight limit because you figured you'd better just bring everything you own -- to be safe. So to help you figure out what beauty products you actually need -- and how to effectively pack them to avoid bursting, spilling or leakage, we went to celebrity makeup artist Pamela Lljubo-Obrien and Justin Klosky of The O.C.D. Experience (Organize and Create Discipline). Together they offer some invaluable tips on how to pack your beauty products like a pro. Happy traveling.
