What it is: A sleek, compact palette including concealer, lip balm, eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, highlighter and mascara.

Why we love it: This pretty, neutral-hued limited edition palette is perfect for creating a you-but-better makeup look when you don't want to spend a lot of time or effort while traveling. The silky, powder formulas are multipurpose and can be used all over the face. Four shades of eyeshadow and two lip colors give you multiple looks of different intensities for day or night.

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What it is: A massive, full face collection from skincare-meets-makeup darling, IT Cosmetics. The kit includes concealer, powder, blush, lipstick, eye primer, eyeliner and eyeshadow.

Why we love it: This makeup kit is for those of us who have a tough time traveling light. The looks you can create are endless -- and the nine shades of eyeshadow to six shades of lipstick make it easy. Known for infusing skincare into their makeup, IT makes sure you get the lovely skin benefits in each step of your makeup routine. We also adore the iridescent, jewel-encrusted case that holds this tri-fold palette.

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What it is: A kit containing six full-sized products: primer, powder foundation, eyeshadow palette, mascara, lip gloss and a retractable powder brush.

Why we love it: Create a natural makeup look with this kit that comes in light and medium shades. Makeup tones of beiges, browns and pinks create a soft everyday look that can be intensified for more drama. Unlike most kits, these products are not miniature, but are selected to give you the most bang for your buck while using minimal types of products.

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What it is: An eye, lip and complexion palette that includes concealer, powder, blush, contour, highlighter and eyeshadow.

Why we love it: In addition to being totally compact (about the size of your palm) this kit comes with a dual-ended brush for every part of your face. The kits come in five shades to cover most skin tones as well as instructions for creating a flawless look.

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What it is: A SPF-laced makeup kit for creating the perfect no-makeup makeup look. The set includes concealer, foundation, bronzer, blush, highlighter, mascara and lipstick.

Why we love it: We get it, this one's a bit of a splurge, but for a good reason. Perricone MD's No Makeup line is basically skincare disguised as makeup. You can cover imperfections and highlight your best features with these products that are good for your skin and provide sun protection. This primarily liquid-based kit makes it so easy to create a simple, glowy complexion on the go and it won't take up a lot of room inside your bag.

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