Traveling Light: Downsizing Toiletries
With checked baggage fees at an all time high and stringent carry-on rules, it literally pays to travel light. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming to pair down toiletries when packing for a vacation that dictates special items for specific situations. A carry-on can quickly fill-up with a products for a vacation that requires protection for fun-in-the-sun beach days, mosquito infested evenings, and fancy schmancy nights out. With such diverse needs, it is essential to streamline your gear. Luckily, companies are jumping on board and providing miniature versions of their products and it is now easy to find travel sized products ranging from sunscreen to contact solution. REI is the one stop shop for pocket-sized goods most outdoor needs.
It may seem that a full, make-up accompaniment may be in order when primping for a night on the town. However, such is rarely the case. With a nice tan as a base coat, it’s easy to fudge on the details. Sephora is the mecca of travel sized beauty products.
In the event, your favorite products haven’t been zapped in to a miniaturized version, there are still creative ways to bring your favorite brands along. You can use color contact lens cases to take your favorite lotions and make-up foundation with you. Additionally, many perfume companies offer or sell sample sizes vials. Bond No. 9 sells the mini-Bon-Bon , 9 individual sample sizes bundled in a travel friendly box, which provides an easy way to freshen up after a long flight.
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Awesome tips! From now on, my cosmetic bag will be so organized, the security guy at the gate won’t know what hit him. Thanks; keep these coming!