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The Beauty Junkie’s Guide to Packing A Minimalist Travel Makeup Kit

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Packing a minimalist travel makeup kit is never an easy task. Guest blogger Kate Langille is a self-proclaimed makeup junkie and has a few tips to share with you!

How to Pack A Minimalist Travel Makeup Kit

Written By: Kate Langille

I lost my bag the first time coming back from Europe to Canada and have since made it a challenge to always pack carry on and take less each time. One section on my packing list remains the same efficient size, though, and that is beauty.

I don’t like taking inferior products out of pure convenience due to size or portability, and I hate leaving my favorites out, too. Not to mention I have crazy sensitive skin and need to only use products that are nice to my face.

Straight from the junkies makeup drawer comes the carry on friendly makeup kit for those willing to ditch the extra pair of shoes to fit their Holy Grail products and tools.

You’ll want to look your best when you travel! Read my travel tips to Pack Light Stylishly !

Not too big, not too small

I need/want different brushes for my go to look.

Too many products means disorganization.

First you need a multi pocket and compact cosmetic bag that will keep you organized. I use one from Sephora which I received as a gift with purchase. I keep my face products in one zipper, eyes in another, and tools in the front zipper pouch. The size doesn’t allow you to over pack and is sufficient for full face kit.

You also can wrap your makeup bag in clothing and add to your  packing cube  in your suitcase to better protect it.

Urban Decay Naked 3 dual ended brush

Double ended makeup brushes. I am a woman obsessed and own more brushes than I know what to do with. Luckily, I can maximize my use of space with eye shadow brushes with a flat and fluffy end like the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette brush .

BH Cosmetics makes a great inexpensive and complete set of eye brushes which you can can choose a couple to throw in your kit. Dual ended face brushes are also widely available in many makeup stores and brands like Sephora , Tarte , and in the more inexpensive line from Sonia Kashuck at Target .

L’Oreal True Match Powder |  Sephora blush | Stila eye shadows

Small Zebra Z Palette containing depotted products

I want to bring a variety of shades and finishes in my makeup that isn’t in a packaging the size of a steamer trunk

Gifted from the makeup gods is the magnetic makeup palette which allows you to create an all-encompassing kit. MAC and Makeup geek eye shadows, blushes, and other powder products are ready be popped into a magnetic palette, but with a little perseverance and care, you can remove almost any product from the original packing.

Read our tutorial on how to DIY your own makeup palette !

Search “depotting” makeup in YouTube or Google and you will find that it’s a craze sweeping the beauty world. I like Z-palettes, or if you fancy a cute custom made pallet from Etsy, there are many to choose from.

There are tons of tutorials on YouTube and blogs on how to make your own palette for as little as a few dollars with supplies from around your home or the craft store.

Use travel containers like these that are smaller than “travel size” for your foundation, lipstick, or other liquids!

So travel friendly

so cute, and also so very free with points and promotions!

My bulky glass bottle of foundation is taking up precious room in my approved one liter carry on plastic bag.

Swapping out liquid products for a powder or a solid. I love Jane Iredale’s Amazing Base SPF 17 loose mineral foundation to replace my coveted liquid foundation when I am on the road. Pricey at $52, but this lasted ages, had great coverage, and I did not have to bring an additional setting powder.

If you are wary about products with sifters, this one is very fine and not spill, or if you prefer a solid and cheaper option, NYX’s Stay Matte But Not Flat pressed foundation is available in many shades. Try to use a powder or solid where you can in place of any liquids.

I will simply perish without my favorite eye shadow primer/mascara/lip gloss, ect.

Take a look at our round-up of 18 solid toiletries for travel !

Samples are your best friend. Tiny things are cute and desirable in your carry on one liter bag. Things like primers and mascara, and BB creams obviously only come in liquid form, but they don’t have to be full size. Go miniature when you can.

If you want to be extra frugal, go to your local makeup counter and ask for a sample of the product in one of the tiny pots they provide.

Get started on your journey to packing a minimalist travel makeup kit with our quick TPSY TV video on the top four double-duty travel beauty products!

Items featured in video (in order as shown)

• The NARS Multiple
• Travel Straightener / Curling Iron Duo
• Double Sided Makeup Brushes
• Solid Shampoo and Conditioner

Do you have any tips on how to pack your travel makeup kit? Share your tips with us!

For more travel makeup kit ideas, please read the following:

• What’s in My Travel Makeup Bag
• DIY: How to Make a Travel-Size Makeup Palette
• 5 Foolproof Travel Beauty Gifts for Women on the Go
• The Travel Beauty Essentials I Never Leave Home Without

Hope you’ve enjoyed these tips on how to create a travel makeup kit. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Thanks for reading!

Author Bio:  Kate is a small town girl looking to explore the world on a budget with a carry on bag in hand, all while looking smugly proud of her packing skills. Travelling internationally since 2008, Kate has stayed in dive hostels to high end hotels with every mode of travel getting her there. Kate has a passion for makeup, skin care, hair care and is obsessed with finding the best way to take her beauty routine in the road with her.

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Super helpful hearing how you organize things! My frequent travel requires makeup for performances (I’m a touring musician), but while I don’t use much makeup in real life, I also haven’t gotten my kit compact enough that it doesn’t drive me crazy for all the space it takes! I think getting the right bag for it will be important too…. Thanks for the ideas!

Thanks Mari 🙂

Hello Alex,

I found your site searching for pants for an upcoming trip to Iceland. We travel quite frequently. I had spent quite a bit of time researching z-palettes when I ran across a hack that’s less expensive. Below is a link to the Artbin magnetic needle case (range in price from $4.99 to $9.99 depending on sale). I just purchased 3 for what I could have bought a z-palette for. It’s a nice size. I’m pretty minimalist in my make up to begin with. But in one case I can put my eye shadows, cream blush, eye shadow brushes and eye/lip pencils . Let me know what you think. Oh, and the pans that are aluminum I purchased 30 of the adhesive metal bottoms for the z-palette from Ulta for $6.00

http://www.joann.com/artbin-slim-line-magnetic-needle-case-raspberry/11362100.html#q=magnetic+case+sewing&start=1

Hi Karin, that’s a great tip! Thank you 🙂

Here’s my own tricks for packing a travel makeup kit: *Invest in a selection of mini containers from the…container store. They come in a variety of sizes, very inexpensive & you can decant/repot your products there. *I personally use contact lens cases (brand new or thoroughly rewashed/sterilized!) to store moisturizer with SPF on one side & then concealer or liquid foundation on the other. *Limit lip products to 3: 1. A lipbalm (better yet, bring a multi-use product that can act as a lip balm, skin soother, cuticle balm, etc. like a Papaw ointment or salve) 2. A “your lips but better” lipstick/lipgloss 3. A more dramatic lipstick/lipgloss for dinners/night outs

Awesome tips! Love the contact lens container!

Creative and Invaluable tips for the modern makeup addict on the move!

Loved her tips!

Great tips, I would have never thought of repotting my favorite make up. Thank you Kate, I look forward to following your travel tips. I always find I do not look my bext on vacation when lots of photos are being taken *ugh* maybe this will turn a new leaf on my photo avoidance.

Repotting is definitely one of the best travel beauty tips!

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Traveling light is the best way to do it, and it becomes all the more convenient when you have the best travel makeup kits! We have to carry a whole bunch of makeup items while vacationing, which may be an added burden. That’s why travel-sized makeup kits make life easier! With these kits, there is no need to pack the items separately because we can find them all in a single kit. Mascara, eyeshadows, blush, eyeliners, and more ー everything is included in a set of palettes that offers an enhanced beauty and boosts our oomph factor even when we are holidaying. From lip shades to foundation, primers, eye makeup, and sunscreen – you can have it all in one kit. Scroll down and check out the best travel makeup kits.

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10 Best Amazing Travel Makeup Kits With Buying Guide And Reviews

1. best color options: br portable all in one makeup kit.

Designed with a unique shape, the BR Portable All In One Makeup Kit is just what you need to give you company when you travel. It is an all-in-one mini makeup kit palette that can be used for your face, lip, and eye makeup. This space-saving kit comes in a trendy shell-shaped palette that the necessary brushes and applicators you need to put on your makeup. The travel-size makeup kit has mirrors included for your convenience and is the perfect compact size so you can carry it with you in your purse.

• Variety of color palettes
• Mirror, brushes, and applicators included
• Good quality kit
• Long-lasting and portable
• Great gifting option
• Makeup might not be premium quality

2. Best Pigmented: SHANY Fix Me Up Makeup Kit

Be party-ready with the variety of makeup options to choose from with the Shany Fix Me Up Makeup Kit. One of the best professional travel makeup kits, this versatile kit has three tiers of makeup options to help you dress up like a true diva. This fashionable kit contains 30 different eye shadows that are vibrant , soft and comes with a matte and pearl finish. It also has eight lip colors and four different makeup applicators. This makes the kit a value for money at an affordable price. The lip colors have a smooth glossy finish and leave you looking like a fashionista. It is one of the best travel beauty kits. Ethically-conscious beauty lovers also opt for this product, as it is not tested on animals. In this YouTube video , you will find a detailed review of a tester’s experience with this product.

• Cruelty-free products
• Contains three large matte brushes
• Silky soft makeup
• True-to-color and pigmented
• Comes with a mascara
• Might not be easy to remove makeup

"This makeup gift set is a thoughtful item for someone who is always in a rush or on trips. It is a practical addition to my daily routine. Its compact design with a versatile range of colors suits on-the-go touch-ups. It’s a good choice for when I want to carry the essentials without the bulk."

Why We Think It's Worth Buying

It has received 1,620 reviews on Amazon and is a popular choice among shoppers.

3. Best Compact Design: BR Deluxe Makeup Palette

Get your hands on this kit and you no longer have to worry about carrying an entire bag of makeup essentials. With up to 64 colors to choose from, the BR Deluxe Makeup Palette is your one stop kit for all your makeup needs. This is a makeup travel kit that includes everything like a palette of eyeshadow , blush, and powder. Reviewers highly praise this multi-purpose makeup kit that also has different applicators, lip gloss, and mascara to give you that pretty and dressy look. The compact makeup kit opens into an expandable swing kit where everything is displayed and ready for you to choose from, making your makeup routine far more quicker and convenient.

• Wide range of color palettes to choose from
• Compact design
• All-in-one makeup kit
• Includes applicators as per your requirement
• Difficult to blend the eyeshadows

4. Best For Sensitive Eyes And Skin: Jane Iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit

Fan of nude shades? This one is just for you! Elevate your beauty routine with a touch of elegance with this Jane Iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit. It is made of minerals that are specially formulated for your skin. It has a weightless texture and comes in four subtle colors to suit the natural tone of your skin, even used by professional makeup artists. The full face makeup kit consists of a mineral foundation, blush, eyeshadow, and a lip and cheek stain that are packed with skin-nourishing antioxidants. The weightless foundation has a sheer matte finish and is oil-free. Reviews on online forums recommend this budget-friendly makeup kit for quick touch-ups. Get those gorgeous eyes, lips, and cheeks with this travel-friendly makeup kit. Check out this video on YouTube for a detailed understanding of a reviewer’s experience with the product.

• Nourishes and soothes skin
• Contains antioxidants beneficial for skin
• Free of parabens and gluten
• Certified vegan and cruelty-free
• Gentle and safe for sensitive eyes
• The kit might be small

"The absolutely elegant packaging of this compact makeup kit makes it so attractive. The good-quality cosmetics offer a natural, flattering finish suitable for a light, everyday makeup look. It is a good choice for everyday needs and is long-lasting despite the small size."

5. Best All-In-One Kit: SHANY Luxe Book Makeup Kit

A travel set that is trendy, stylish, and is a one-stop solution for all your makeup needs, the SHANY Luxe Book Makeup Kit is your go-to choice that forms a complete makeup kit. It is made for makeup enthusiasts and consists of three panels of makeup and makeup accessories. The first panel has a mirror, three brow powders, and three eyebrow stencils. This multifunctional kit also comes with two highlighters to give you perfectly raised brows and cheekbones. The second panel opens to 30 different eyeshadows that have a matte or shimmer finish along with four applicators and two classic shades of lip glosses. The last and final panel includes a makeup brush, 15 lipstick creams in matte, gloss, and creamy finishes, and four shades of blushes that suit a variety of skin tones. This makeup for travel is also free of animal testing, making it an ideal cruelty-free option.

• Contains a double-ended brush
• 100% cruelty-free
• Perfect gift option
• Contains a brow contour kit
• Might not suit sensitive skin

"I'm in love with this product! The eyeshadows offer lasting pigmentation without drying out, and the brushes are of good quality too. The overall color range is great and offers extremely versatile options. It's a go-to for my different makeup moods."

6. Best For A Natural Makeup Look: Clinique All-in-One Color Palette

A palette that brings out the beauty of every skin tone, the Clinique All-in-One Color Palette has an array of colors that suit different shades of skin. It provides a matte finish and leaves you with a smooth layer of perfect makeup. Get your travel makeup tips with the makeup kit that includes four colors of eyeshadows, five shades of lipstick, and two soft-pressed powders that can be used as blush. It also comes with a black mascara that brings out your lashes giving you all-around beauty with just one kit. Numerous reviewers attest that this is the best travel-size makeup set for hassle-free travel.

• High-impact mascara
• Natural-looking color palette
• Long-lasting lipsticks
• The powder has good coverage
• Size fits in a purse
• Allergy tested
• Might be expensive

"This Clinique makeup palette truly fits the bill for my on-the-go touch-ups. It offers a whole range of versatile eyeshadows, blush, and lip colors that suit my makeup choices. The quality of the cosmetics is good too! The elegant and compact design is a bonus and makes this a giftworthy item."

7. Best For Daily Use: Jane Iredale Starter Kit

A good makeup kit that gives you just the start you need, the Jane Iredale Starter Kit consists of all the basic items needed to create a simple yet flawless makeup look. This space-efficient kit comes in a travel-size cosmetic kit with a large mirror, primer, foundation, powder, and hydration spray that work together to give you a radiant and healthy-looking glow. The primer nourishes your skin and preps it for the makeup by moisturizing and brightening it. The combination of the foundation and powder performs several important functions such as giving you a good base layer, concealing imperfections, as well as sun protection. It is a complete travel-ready makeup kit with brushes.

• Travel-friendly starter kit
• Beautifies and nourishes the skin
• Combines to form a concealer and sunscreen
• Hydration spray conditions and protects the skin
• Plumps skin
• Size might be small

"This is my go-to makeup kit for both everyday use and travel purposes. It is so handy with its compact size and carrying case. It is easy to carry in the luggage or handbag while traveling places. The products are of good-quality and work well without irritating my skin."

8. Best With Neutral Colors: Maybelline New York Gilded In Gold Makeup Kit

One of the most loved makeup kits, the Maybelline New York Gilded In Gold Makeup Kit has a combination of metallic palettes that work perfectly for a glamorous night out. This is a limited edition high end makeup kit that gives you a glow-up with its metallic shades of eyeshadows, liners, blush, highlighter, and lip colors. If you’re a fan of all things that glitter, this gold kit is just for you . However, this makeup kit also features a range of compact beauty essentials like matte finish bronzers , shadows, and lipsticks that you can flaunt during both day and night.

• Brand credibility
• Dark and smooth eyeliner
• Neutral colors with a hint of sparkle
• Variety of pearly metallic and matte shades
• Perfect for a simple classic look
• Does not include a mascara

"The all-in-one makeup palette I tried is quite helpful for on-the-go makeup from day to night looks. The formula has a sheer finish but is buildable. The complete package with eye shadows, highlighter, brush, and a pencil liner makes life so much easier than having all of it separately! All of this has a better staying power when used with a primer. The added convenience of a compact case with a full-face range makes it a practical addition for all my needs."

9. Best Lightweight: SHANY Classy & Sassy All-In-One Makeup Kit

The SHANY Classy & Sassy All-In-One Makeup Kit includes highly-pigmented matte and shimmery shades of 24 eyeshadows, 27 lip creams, two blushes, and a bronzer. It also comes with a wide built-in mirror and six applicators. This makeup kit is perfect for sleek travel and also suits every mood and on-the-go use. The lightweight and sleek black design makes it an ideal gift for makeup addicts. Additionally, ethically-conscious reviewers also recommend this perfect travel-size makeup kit as it does not condone animal testing.

• Highly-pigmented shades
• Lightweight
• Cruelty-free
• Comes with precise applicators
• Suitable for all skin tones

"This makeup set has been my companion for a while now. Its compact design with a colorful array of eyeshadows, lipsticks, and blushes is great for both beginners and pros. I use it for special occasions and even on-the-go touch-ups. The case is sturdy and holds the shades well without them cracking or falling off."

10. Best Pigmented: Too Faced Dream Queen Limited Edition Makeup Collection

This limited-edition makeup palette comes with a contour, blush, highlighter, and eyeshadow. It perfectly suits globetrotters and also has pocket-sized makeup essentials like sweet-smelling primer, a lip gloss, and black intense mascara. The Too Faced Dream Queen Limited Edition Makeup Collection has 24 different shades of eyeshadow that suits your every mood. It also has a hydrating spray that leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. This wanderlust-inspired makeup palette comes with four different shades of face powders that you can experiment with and has a gold-toned highlighter to get your skin glowing and popping. It is the most affordable and best makeup travel kit.

• Variety of shades to choose from
• Perfectly pigmented makeup
• Contains a hydrating spray
• Comes with a foldover makeup bag
• Does not come with a makeup brush

"This eyeshadow palette's hues are well-pigmented and lasting. These last even longer with a primer and offer a versatile choice for all my makeup needs. It's perfect to carry around in my bag without any bulk."

Buying Guide – How To Choose The Right Makeup Kit?

Choosing the right makeup kit can be a difficult task because of the wide range of options available to you. Therefore, the important thing to remember is to choose your makeup kit depending on your makeup needs. For example, if you are someone who uses eye makeup and is not too keen on makeup for your lips and face, then the best thing for you to do is to choose a makeup kit that has an eyeshadow palette, mascara, and eyeliner. If you are the kind who enjoys rocking a bold, statement-making lip, then pick a travel makeup set that gives you the option of various shades of lipstick with gloss, or matte finish. Similarly, even the kind of color palettes you choose should be of your liking. The goal here is to achieve maximum usability, be it during travel or every day and the makeup kit you choose should fit this criterion. Also, remember to check the color of the foundation and concealer to make sure they suit your skin tone.

Infographic: How To Choose The Right Makeup Kit

Traveling to your favorite vacation spot is a joyous experience, but carrying all your makeup products along certainly isn’t. Here’s where a travel-friendly makeup kit comes in. It will help you travel light and also glam up whenever you want, on the go. Check out the infographic below for tips to select the perfect makeup kit for your journey.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

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The Bottom Line

Traveling becomes more convenient when you get on the best travel-friendly makeup kits and palettes. With these kits, you do not have to worry about carrying many makeup items. Instead, you get an expertly crafted, all-in-one kit, from lipsticks and foundations to eyeliners, eyeshadows, blush, etc. The right makeup palette will offer exceptional results and make your vacation experience even more fun and exciting. The SHANY Fix Me Up Makeup Kit is a great option for those who want a versatile and affordable kit, while the Jane Iredale Starter Kit is a good choice for makeup touch-ups. looking for an all-in-one makeup set that contains cruelty-free formulas, then the SHANY Classy & Sassy All-In-One Makeup Kit is the perfect choice. These personal makeup kits are equipped with mirrors, and they also include makeup applicators to make the makeup application easier. They will ensure maximum usability, and with these makeup kits you can create both bold and subtle looks. However, remember to test the components of the travel makeup kit before using them to check for allergic reactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a makeup kit consist of?

A makeup kit consists of a primer, foundation, concealer, contouring palette, eyeshadows, lip liners, lipsticks, brow product, setting powder, and setting spray.

How do you travel with a makeup kit?

Pack your products in a clear cosmetic bag to see clearly what is inside and pick out things accordingly. Keep the products nice and tight to avoid breaking any of them. Fill in the empty spaces with bubble wraps to restrict their movement.

How long will travel-size makeup and skin care products last?

Travel size makeup and skin care last for approximately two years. Check the label of the kit and the skin care items to know their shelf life.

How do I protect my makeup when traveling?

•  Place cotton pads over your eyeshadow palette to keep the colors in place. •  Seal the top of your liquid products with scotch tape to prevent spillage. •  Place your makeup kit in the center of your suitcase to minimize the risk of falling and breaking. •  Do not carry huge bottles of makeup. Instead, transfer the products into small reusable containers. •  Use bubble wraps or small towels between makeup products to prevent friction between the items.

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Have you packed your suitcase for your long-cherished vacation yet? In this article, we’ll help you pack your makeup bag by presenting our picks of the best makeup products for travel ! These are products that are small, sturdy, easy to pack, and fulfil multiple purposes. You are sure to look like a million bucks getting these travel makeup products that are simple and multi-purpose.

1. Sephora Z Palette

The Z palette is the secret weapon for thousands of makeup artists, but it’s also super useful for anyone traveling. This empty palette is magnetized and it comes with little magnetic stickers as well, so you can create your own customized palette out of single eyeshadows and blushes .

You can choose a large one to carry literally all of your pan products, or you can opt for a smaller one just to carry a small selection of shadows and blushes. Later on in this article I give some suggestions on how you can remove makeup tins from bulky containers so you can put them in your Z palette.

There are endless ways of arranging products in a Z palette, so it’s great for just about anyone! Get a palette that’s the right size for you at Sephora !

2. Too Faced The Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow

This chocolate-scented eyeshadow palette will put a smile on your face every time you go to do your eye makeup. It’s a great travel makeup palette because it is small yet sturdy, has a built-in mirror, and is filled with totally wearable matte and metallic colors. With this palette you’re not restricted to one look during your whole vacation – you have a few makeup options!

I chose this palette because it also includes lighter glowy shades that can work beautifully as highlighters both for the eyes and the cheeks, as well as a few shades of brown and taupe that can work as eyebrow powder for many people. Any one of a number of darker shadows can also be applied as eyeliner! You can pick it up from Sephora .

3. Dose of Colors Baked Browns Eyeshadow Palette

If you’re willing to forego complex and varied eyeshadow looks, then a 5 or 6-shade palette will probably be a better choice. It’ll take up less space and still allow you to get a little glammed up when it’s necessary. Each one of us has a different go-go eyeshadow look, but rosy browns are super trendy right now, so I decided to suggest this palette.

You can do a quick, no-makeup look with it or get a little darker and sultrier. The shades are all matte, so you might want to carry a highlighter with you for brightening up the inner corners. Find it at Ulta !

4. MAC Cosmetics Mini MAC Lipstick

Lipsticks don’t really take up a ton of space, so you might be able to take a few colors with you without any problem. Personally, I only carry one full-sized lip color around, but then again, I’m a little boring.

MAC lipsticks are classics with a creamy texture and trendy matte finish. With the mini versions of all their most wearable shades you will have space for a bunch. This is a great choice if you really like to change your lip color up from day to day! Pick up 3 or 4 from Nordstrom !

5. Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation

If you have oily skin it can be great to have a pressed powder foundation on the road instead of a cream one. It won’t be any problem to carry in your carry-on, and it won’t require setting! This powder foundation from Cover FX is a quick one-step that’ll keep you looking matte and give your skin nice medium coverage. The formula is talc-free, super lightweight, and contains kaolin clay to absorb oils. Find your match from 38 shades at Ulta !

6. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

If you have normal or dry skin, on the other hand, then this CC cream might be the best travel makeup option! Its coverage is on the higher side, but you can sheer it out with your moisturizer if necessary, and it has one of the most beautiful natural finishes!

It’ll cover imperfections without highlighting dry spots, and it can work well without being set with powder. It’s got some serious sun protection power, and the formula is super moisturizing so you might even be able to use it without face cream. You are sure to find a color match, since it comes in 12 colors at Sephora .

7. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21

If you prefer high coverage even while you travel, consider this stick foundation ! It can double as your concealer if necessary, and the finish is matte enough that you probably won’t need to carry around a setting powder. You can skip the brushes or makeup sponges if you like, as this product is quite easy to blend with the fingers à la Pat McGrath. This formula will give you some sun protection, as well, for those sunny days when you’re out and about. Find your favorite of 25 shades at Nordstrom !

8. Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

If you’re really roughing it, makeup wipes are indispensable. You can use them to clean your face, your brushes, and even your hands in a pinch! They’re a little too wasteful for daily use, but on a trip using them can be justified. These ones, in particular, are super gentle on the skin. They remove all makeup thoroughly, but they keep the skin hydrated with a dose of glycerin and panthenol. Get them from Ulta !

9. Milk Makeup KUSH High Volume Mascara Mini

A dark black, volumizing mascara is awesome to have while you travel. It will often save you the need for eyeliner, and it will make you feel done up and awake in seconds. The Kush mascara from Milk Makeup will also keep the lashes moisturized and healthy, and in its miniature size it fits into even the tiniest makeup bag easily. You can buy it from Sephora .

10. E.L.F. Cosmetics Flawless Face 6 Piece Brush Collection

Give yourself a full-face look with just 6 makeup brushes ! This set is perfect for travelers, as it includes all the brushes you’ll need to do a full-face makeup, and they don’t break the bank so if you lose one or two it’s no big deal. The set includes two complexion brushes and four eye brushes, and we can think of all kinds of creative uses for them to ensure that you’ll need nothing else. You can order them from Ulta .

11. NARS The Multiple Stick

This all-in-one product is perfect if you’re truly low-maintenance when you travel. The NARS Multiples are makeup sticks that can be applied to the cheeks, lips, or eyes – that’s right, a single product that can be a blush, lipstick and eyeshadow ! You can take just one, or choose a few instead of all of your blushes, highlighters , and shadows. Orgasm is the perfect gold-flecked coral, Portofino is a gorgeous rose, and South Beach is the loveliest golden tone for highlighting. Choose your favorites from Nordstrom !

12. YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Lips & Cheeks

If you like a more saturated color in a product that takes up even less space, then opt for a lip and cheek tint rather than a stick. It won’t work for the eyes, but it’ll give you super gorgeous lips so perhaps the exchange is well worth it.

These lip tints are perfectly blendable for an easy blush application, while they can be built up to opacity on the lips. They keep the lips soft and hydrated without being too matte or glossy. Choose Nude Insolent for a day to day shade, or Fuchsia Desinvolte for something more dramatic. They are available at Net-a-Porter .

13. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

I normally wouldn’t bother with a liquid liner while traveling – I find it much easier to apply dampened eyeshadow with a small angled brush. However, for many women that sharp wing is a must, in which case this waterproof liquid eyeliner is awesome to have. It won’t budge on hot days nor will it require touch-ups, and the design is sleek and streamlined so it’ll fit in any travel makeup bag with ease. You can purchase it at Sephora .

14. Nudestix Nudies Matte Blush & Bronze

I’m not quite done with stick products yet! They’re just so convenient for travel beauty on the go. Many folks prefer doing all-cream looks when they travel, so these sticks are perfect for contouring and blush. They can go anywhere on the face, and they even come with a brush on one end for blending. Choose Bondi Bae as a contour shade for lighter skin or Deep Maple, Eh as a contour shade for darker skin. Both are available, along with three blush shades at Sephora .

15. Tarte Tarteist PRO Glow To Go Highlight & Contour Palette

If you prefer powders, this little set is perfection. It includes a bronzer, highlighter, and blush in a sturdy package, and a nicely large mirror. All three shades can also be applied as eyeshadows, so you can leave your eyeshadow palette at home. I love this kit because the highlighter and blush are both gorgeous glowy, but the contour shade is perfectly matte. You can buy it from Ulta .

16. Absolutely Lush Trifold Lighted Makeup Mirror

Whether you’re staying at a hostel, hotel, or Airbnb, don’t expect an amazing mirror. It’s better to bring your own! I find most palettes have a decent enough mirror, but if you’re traveling without one, or if you want the best visibility possible, then consider this lighted makeup mirror , which is fitted with LED light strips.

It magnifies, but not overly so, so you can see your whole face but get a precise makeup application. The light is adjustable, so you can see your face clearly even in the dark but without getting blinded. It has a foldable design that will allow it to fit easily in your bag, and you can keep it charged with a USB cord or batteries! Buy it on Amazon !

17. Travel Makeup Bag

This little bag is perfect. It’s just big enough to hold all of your travel makeup, but not so big that you’ll be tempted to take unnecessary stuff with you. It has a few compartments for brushes, and a mesh bag in case you want to bring your Beauty Blender-style makeup sponge with you. It’ll hold your goodies securely, so you know nothing will move around or get damaged. It is made from black nylon for easy cleaning. You can order it from Amazon .

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Where to Stash your Travel Makeup Make your own makeup travel kit with a small pouch or toiletry bag. This one container can then be transferred wherever you need it, whether it’s at your office desk at work, inside a larger bag or tote or kept in your suitcase for exciting adventures. You can also use our mini makeup products for quick touchups on a night out by slipping one or two must-haves into your clutch or purse.

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12 Best Makeup Travel Kits to Get for On-the-go Touch-ups

Makeup is the most essential part of decking oneself with the right kind of products! This is indeed the favorite part for beauty enthusiasts and it cannot be compromised even when one is traveling. These best makeup travel kits are here to rescue you from such scenarios when you are far away from the vanity at your home. These multipurpose kits don’t allow you to leave your makeup essentials behind while vacationing, after all, why would you? Everyone wants to look their best on vacations that they have been planning for months!

“Creativity is your best makeup skill, don’t be afraid to experiment.” – Pat McGrath. These makeup kits provide a range of essential makeup options that can be a game-changer for your overall appearance on your vacation. Trust us on that when we say these quality makeup kits with premium ingredients will be the most fail-proof thing you have to carry! Most of the palettes include eyeliners, eyeshadows, lip colors, mascara, eyeliners, and blushers, among other things, ensuring you can touch up your face makeup whenever and wherever needed.

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Sysmual all-in-one makeup kit for women, shany beauty book makeup kit, milk makeup the overachievers summer faves makeup set, miss rose m all in one makeup kit, ulta beauty box prism edition, in this article, 12 best makeup travel kits.

A travel makeup kit that occupies negligible space in your luggage and is also best suited for regular use is this travel kit by AOLIKOKO. The travel makeup bag consists of a dual-tone powder that does not settle into fine lines and skin creases, and a blush that provides a soft and naturally flushed appearance to your cheeks. Moreover, it contains a beautifully crafted eyeshadow, water and sweat-resistant eyeliner, and mascara to make your eyes look revived. Lastly, it has an immensely hydrating lip gloss and a matte finish lipstick that make your lips pout-ready for selfies without causing any peeling or shrinkage. Overall, this is one of the best options for gifting as it includes all makeup accessories necessary for daily and occasional use. 

• Durable bag
• Not irritating
• Easy to carry
• Thick compartments for precise storage
• Causes breakout in rare cases

A travel makeup kit that has managed to entice teens and mature women, modern beauty aficionados, and conventional makeup artists alike is the above-mentioned one by SysMual. It comes with a volumizing mascara that eliminates the need for eyelash serums, a smooth liquid eyeliner that helps to revive tired-looking eyes, a contour stick to make your face shape, a BB cream that helps to conceal visible imperfections, and a blush palette to provide an organic peachy appearance. The best part? The products are highly pigmented, long-lasting, and suitable for all skin tones. To be noted, this product is a one-stop solution for acing the minimal makeup look or the wedding season look. 

• Cruelty-free products
• Durable makeup brushes
• Eyeshadow is powdery

SHANY Beauty Book Makeup Kit is your one-stop answer to having the best travel makeup set to fulfill your makeup needs on the go. The travel makeup kit comes with a whopping 35 variants of eye shadows, an in-built eyebrow kit, a blush palette, makeup brushes, 10 lip colors, eyeliner, and a mirror, to help you doll yourself up. This premium-quality makeup kit offers three different finishes, shimmery, translucent, and matte from which you can opt for a look as per your choice.

• Beginner-friendly
• Hard-to-open box

QiBest All in One Makeup Kit

QiBest’s makeup box is another all-in-one travel makeup kit for the ones who like to carry all their essentials in one pack because they don’t want to compromise with their vacation look. The makeup kit comes with a wide range of product options featuring 20 different shades of eyeshadow, 2 powders, 1 concealer, 1 brush, 3 blushers, lip gloss, and 1 HD mirror. The easy-to-apply and buildable makeup products are what you need to achieve the perfect look!

• Long-lasting

ETA 34 Runway Colors Complete Makeover Kit

Explore your outer beauty with the ETA 34 Runway Colors Complete Makeover Kit which is a useful mini travel makeup kit. The kit comes with brushes, eye pencils, and lip colors that are answers to all your makeup needs on the go. The makeup compartments are built out of stainless steel material that ensures nothing is spilled out of the box. The eyeshadows provided in the box are made up of fine powder that promises a blendable formula and a flawless finish every time.

• Hypoallergenic
• Fragrance-free
• Lightweight
• Case could be sturdier

BR Travel Size Eyeshadow Makeup Kit

BR Travel Size Eyeshadow Makeup Kit is one of the top-rated travel makeup kits to solve your makeup needs when you are away from home. The makeup set consists of 12 assorted colors made out of high-quality ingredients and it comes with a brush for hassle-free application. The kit also includes 2 blush and a face powder for the flawless base that you desire and 6 assorted lip colors for you to have the perfect pout-friendly selfie.

• Sturdy case
• Compact design
• Pigmented colors
• Too small size

Achieve the Instagram-worthy beach look effortlessly with this mind-blowing travel makeup kit comprising the bestsellers in the market. The kit consists of a hydro grip primer that helps to conceal pores, smoothen out uneven skin, and thus prepare the face for further makeup application. The kit also nests a full multi-purpose tint that adds subtle colour to the high points on one’s face. Moreover, it has a Kush mascara that provides a dramatic and long-lasting effect on fragile eyes without making them look fake. Lastly, it contains a clear eyebrow gel that accentuates and shapes unruly eyebrows, and a highlighter that adds noticeable shimmer to the contours of one's face. Overall, this kit is ideal for people who wish to keep their makeup regime minimal during their travel diary days.

• Smooth natural finish
• Sweat-resistant
• Vegan products
• The multi-purpose tint is broken in some packages

MISS ROSE M introduces us to an all in one mini makeup kit that features a wide range of makeup products including blush palette, face powder, eyeshadow palette, lipstick palette, lip gloss, individual bullet lipstick, liquid foundation, mascara, brow pencil, brow sticker, contour palette, eyeliner, brush set, makeup sponge, and a cosmetic bag to carry everything your need in it. Creating different looks every day could not be easier than this!

• Retro-packaging
• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Packaging could be sturdier

That Mysterious Girl Makeup Kit

Create envy-worthy looks with That Mysterious Girl’s compact makeup kit that comes with a travel-friendly makeup kit featuring lip glosses, blush, premium eye shadows, eyeliner, bronzer, makeup applicators, and a mirror. The premium makeup kit is richly pigmented in colors and ensures the colors blends into your skin seamlessly. An easy-to-carry makeup kit is definitely a convenient option for your vacays when you are in a playful mood for a unique look.

On My Way-Makeup Kit

On My Way’s travel size makeup kit is another handy kit that comes with many options! The kit features a nude contour palette, brow pencil, lip gloss, mascara, and a blush palette consisting of contour, highlight, and bronzer. The brand also offers a cutesy makeup bag to carry all your makeup essentials for you to have on the go. This makeup palette loaded with premium ingredients is all you need to add oomph to your look!

• Non-allergenic
• Cruelty-free
• Fewer color options

Ulta Beauty Box Prism Edition is exactly the compact makeup palette that you didn’t know you needed. Your makeup essential needs will be covered by this multipurpose palette that consists of 48 eye shadows, 4 eye shadow bases, 4 blushes, 12 glitter top coats, 4 highlighters, 3 eyeliner pencils, 3 brow products, 2 brow pencils, 2 sheer lip glosses, 2 lip glosses, 2 lip oils, 2 bronzers, 1 brow wax, 1 brow brush, 1 eye shadow brush, 1 blush brush.

• No fall-out
• Packaging could be better

UCANBE 5pcs Eyeshadow Makeup Set

UCANBE Eyeshadow Set is the go-to make up travel kit for the ones who swear by accentuating their eyes when it comes to makeup. The eyeshadow palette has already been garnering praise for its effectiveness and outcome from influencers around the world. The kit comes with a whopping 108 shades of eyeshadows, 2 contour powders, 2 blushers, and 2 highlighters, 1 eye primer base, 15 soft brushes, 2 makeup sponges to let you experience a hassle-free makeup session.

• Lightweight formula
• Not for sensitive skin

How to Choose the Right Makeup Kit?

It’s a task indeed to choose the right makeup kit that serves you for all your needs when you travel. With these below points in mind, you can create the look of your dreams without splurging unnecessarily.

a) Versatility- When investing in a makeup kit, the first thing that should come to your mind is whether it fulfills all your makeup needs and requirements. If the kit includes primary products like eyeshadow, blush, foundation, mascara, bronzer, and lip colors, grab it without a second thought.

b) Built-quality: When you are availing of an all-in-one makeup product, it is important to ensure that any of the products doesn’t spill or leak to ruin the rest of the set. The sturdier the packaging is, the lesser chance for the makeup products to remain at stake.

c) Portability- Portability is another factor that you need to keep in mind when you choose the best makeup kit for yourself. Whether the kit is lightweight and travel-friendly is what you should consider before picking ‘em up. It requires a special skill to pack light yet not forget anything essential! And when it comes to makeup, beauty enthusiasts often can’t resist packing all the things they need. However, if traveling light is your motto, and you are not up for making a compromise, these best makeup travel kits are what you need on your next vacation.

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Wanderlust Beauty: How to Pack Your Makeup for Travel Like a Pro!

E mbark on a journey of beauty and wanderlust as I reveal the secrets to crafting a travel makeup kit that's not only easy to pack but also promises to keep you looking stunning throughout any adventure!

As an avid traveler, I've honed the art of blending my adventurous spirit with effortless beauty hacks. Before setting off on any escapade, there are certain essential considerations I take to heart. With these invaluable insights, I've discovered the perfect balance between my wanderlust-driven soul and the desire to feel effortlessly beautiful on the road.

I'm thrilled to share my top tips, applicable to any kind of adventure or travel experience, so you can look and feel fabulous wherever your journeys may take you. Get ready to unlock the beauty secrets that will accompany you on every unforgettable expedition!

When traveling one big issue for keeping makeup looking great is to think about weather. Do your research to check if you may be heading somewhere that might be humid, rainy, very hot or very cold. Here makeup comes like a blessing in disguise. Therefore, I always update my makeup kit on the things I take for makeup and touchups.

10 Tips to Pack Your Makeup Kit for Travel

For me traveling is all about taking pictures of diverse locations in the world and looking perfect in them. If you enjoy posting photos of yourself during your travels on social media, these tips will also help get likes. We want to multiply fans, not trolls, right?

We all don’t have perfect face shapes or perfect skin types. Thankfully there are some great products out there that can help us look flawless, even when traveling!

These are 10 things to do and pack for flawless makeup when you travel! Are you ready to make a perfect makeup kit for travel?

1.    Understanding your skin:

It is a pre-traveling thing and the most essential one when you are up to a journey. Your skin type matters the most in not only keeping you look beautiful on the way, but also helps you maintain the health and freshness of your skin. Of course, you don’t want to enter in your home town with dull-looking skin. For example, I have dry skin, so I do more than required things to keep it conditioned and nourished.

There are three basic skin types and here is what you can pack in your makeup kit for each:

• Combination Skin: havers are the most blessed according to me on earth. You don’t need to put a lot of effort to get things done. All you have to do is keeping your normal moisturizer and night cream with you.
• Dry skin: for this, you need to first drink plenty of water because it is your inner body craving for water and showing signs of dryness on your skin. Secondly, you must keep a good cleanser and moisturizer with you. Moisturizer should be in your handbag, so you can apply it over after each lavatory session.
• Oily skin: oily skin requires you to keep yourself as much as you can from hotness and humidity. Keep yourself from taking so much sweating onto the face because it is the sweat that’s causing the oil. Face cakes and face powders from good brands can work wonders for you. Try to wash your face at each station and do touch-ups with powder.
• Aging skin: it doesn’t mean you have reached an old age but due to some harsh skin routines, oversensitive skin types, and due to overtravel the sun exposure can get the skin dull and looking aging. You need to put a lot of effort in this regard and keep with moisturizes, water intake, sunscreens, and anti-aging creams.

2.    Understanding the climate of the place you are going:

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Regardless of your skin type, the climate of the place you are traveling to matters the most and ask you to do some alterations in the kit. For example, if you are traveling to Mexico, its temperament is a bit tropical. Hence, people with dry skin can feel relieved there however people with oily skin will have to put a lot of effort.

Here is what you need to carry as per different climates:

• Dry climate Makeup you keep for climate should have moisturizing crumbs in it.
• Temperate climates : such climates don’t need you to put a lot of effort here besides if you are coming from a country having punitive temperate, the skin would feel fresh.
• Cold: People with dry and aging skin types will put huge efforts in the cold places yet oily and combination skin holders can get relief.
• Polar: You need to keep exfoliators for your skin as well as moisturizers.

3.    Understanding the current season of the place you are going:

Along with temperament, seasons also matter a lot in selecting things for your makeup kit. If you are traveling in the hot season, you must keep mattifying powders and setting sprays with you to keep the oily sweating free of your face.

• Spring / Autumn: Three lipstick colors in basic shades would be enough as you can intermingle them and create a new color. Autumn is also a moderate season with not much clumsy weather so you can use the same routine for autumns. Remember, brighter is better.
• Winter / Summer: As winter and summer, both are extreme seasons in terms of weather hence one should remain stick to a strict routine of skincare even when you are traveling.

4.    Separating your kit into three parts:

Now, you know your skin type, weather conditions, seasons, and the tempers; it is time to start packing things. For this, you will have to make three separate parts for the makeup you are taking with you.

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Here are three parts you will divide your kit in:

Makeup brushes, eye shadow palette, and some skincare serums, ready to get packed for traveling.  

a.    Essentials:

Essentials are those that must have things without which your skin can look dead and dull. You don’t want that so keep the following things in your bag:

• Moisturizers
• Travel size perfume (my favorite is the Tekson 8ml Spray Bottle . You can add your favorite perfume to their atomizer spray bottle and they are refillable).
• Facial Mist/Spray
• Shampoo & conditioner

b.    Enhancers

Enhancers will be things that you need to enhance your beauty. You can make perfect poses in the pictures without worrying about your face shape and eye size. Here are some enhancers to keep with you:

• Eye shadow pallet
• Blushes for cheeks
• Lip tints and sticks
• Highlighter
• Glowing serums (My favorite is the Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C & Turmeric Face Oil. It brightens and gives your skin a glow!)

c.    Stand-ins 

Stand-ins will be in your pouch or hand carry for makeup touchups from time to time. you will retouch your face before photographs and when you feel it. Here are some makeup stand-ins:

• Matt powder
• Exfoliate sprays

5.    Travel Makeup:

You must understand that it is the same makeup that you use at home however when you go onto traveling, you should keep your kit concise yet complete. Hence, you must buy some traveling makeup here. If you don’t have it, you must not be afraid to buy travel makeup . Travel makeup includes multi-purpose kits. Such as:

My makeup kit essentials for traveling:  

• Tints that can be used as lipstick, eye shadows, and blush.
• Multifunctional Travel Makeup Pens can be used on eyes, lips, and even on cheeks for contouring.
• Body mists plus deodorants to make you feel fresh.
• Concealers and bronzers to help you with two make-up things at one time.

6.    Knowing the Quantities:

As you are traveling, you cannot carry bulks with you as these are hard to carry and harder to care, during journeys. Also, you will have limited space so you cannot have big bottles of perfumes and moisturizers with you. Here is what you need to do

• Understand how much quantity you require for each thing on per day basis.
• Divide it into fifty-two days.
• Take some bottles with you made of good plastic with rightly tightened caps.

According to my estimates, you can use the following parameters to measure your traveling kit essential quantities and bottles, enough for an entire vacation. 

• For Foundation 30 ml
• Face cream 50 ml
• Mascara 19 ml
• Perfume 12 ml
• Spray and mists 30 ml
• Hand Sanitizer 15 ml 
• Shampoo & conditioner 20 ml each

Try to reusable bottles.

7.    Mirror Cheats:

To keep the quantity and luggage low in size and weight, you must do some cheating. As a traveler, think of the things you can find easily anywhere. Avoid filling your luggage with things of this kind. For example, mirrors. You can find mirrors almost everywhere you go. So, you can:

• Try to use mirrors in hotel rooms and lavatories
• Borrow mirrors from your partners.
• Try to find a cellphone cover enriched with mirror
• Use the front camera of your mobile as a mirror if you find nothing

8.    Get a Travel Packing organizer Set:

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Instead of putting everything in your hand carry and then struggling to find everything is simply not a good idea. The struggle sometimes gets real and end you up with a lot of frustration. Also, it can damage your stuff too. Therefore, instead of using the same bag for your makeup kit, try to find:

• Travel Packing organizer Set.
• A makeup keeping pouch to put into your hand carry.

9.    Keep Some Room for Booty:

Booty is the shopping and purchasing you do on the way of traveling. Being a female, I love shopping for makeup and new kits to add into to my collection. Hence, I always keep some room for on the way booty. So, when you are packing your makeup kit for traveling, do not forget to save some space for on the go shopping. I would recommend that instead of keeping a space into your whole luggage, try to keep it exclusively in the makeup bag. Makeup is fragile and can break easily. Of course, you don’t want your expensive makeup from Dubai to reach home damaged.

10. Not Missing Your everyday skincare routine:

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MAEPEOR All In One Makeup Kit Full Makeup Gift Set for Girls or Women

MAEPEOR All In One Makeup Kit for Girls Women Full Makeup Gift Set, is designed for the bold and the beautiful.

Whether beginner or already a makeup expert, teens or adults, girls or women, this full vanity kit is an excellent choice for home use, salons or travels and vacations, for making sure you look impeccable!

• High quality, LASTING ALL DAY!
• Hypoallergenic and cruently free. Free of formaldehyde, parables and sulfates, safe to use.
• All in one meet everything your needs. Includes Blush Powders, Eye shadows, lip gloss and lipstick creams.
• Portable and convenient to use. High pigmented and vibrant, easy to match your any look!
• Wide Application. Perfect for professional smoky eyes makeup, wedding makeup, party makeup or casual makeup.

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Package include:(as the pics)

1) About eye: Eyebrow Pencil, Eye Pigment, Eyebrow Cream, Eyeliner, Mascara, Eyeshadow Palette;

2) About face: Primer, Concealer, Concealer stick, Face Makeup, Pressed Powder;

3) About lip: Lip Balm, Lipsticks, Lipgloss;

4) Makeup tool: Cosmetic Brush, Powder Puff, Travel Carry Bag

All In One Makeup Kit-03 (24 Piece Makeup Gift Set)

1) About eye: Eyebrow Pencil, Eyebrow Cream, Eyeliner, Mascara, Eyeshadow Palette;

2) About face: Primer, Concealer, Face Makeup, Pressed Powder;

EYE MAKE-UP

1)Eyebrow Pencil:

Shapes, defines and fills thin or excessive brows, coloring even the slenderest hair for a natural finish.

2)Eyebrow Cream:

It can provide up to 12 hours of waterproof effect, will not fall off due to sweat and rain.

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Intense pigment covers like a liquid eyeliner while its creamy formula holds for hours.

4)Mascara 3D Fiber Lashes:

This mascara delivers a full lash fringe that’s feathery soft, no smudging, and no clumping.

5）Eyeshadow:

Wonderful warm color palette eye shadow sets perfect for a wedding makeup, party makeup or casual makeup. The colors are rich and vibrant.

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1)Face Base Foundation:

Foundation, it works on acne scars, dark spots, age spots on the face, removes dark circles, rosacea easily. Suitable for all skin types.

2)Loose Powder:

All six contour and highlight shades can be mixed and matched. You can create a perfect blend that will work for your skin tone, whether it be fair to light, medium or dark.

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It for the acne scars, dark spots, age spots on your face, erase your dark circles under eyes easily, rosacea. Ideal for all skin types.

4)Concealer & Contour Stick:

Multi-use concealer can brighten and illuminate the look of dull skin, cover blemishes, pores, dark circles, fine lines and sun spots, shape for highlight contour.

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Moisture barrier for intense hydration that lasts! It’s the perfect lip moisturizer for very dry lips and the only lip care you need.

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This non-sticky matte formula infuses lips with deep, intense color. With multiple color options, you can easily try and find a new look that suits you.

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The color of this lipstick is delicate and dense, full tones. Silky texture, light and not tight, long lasting makeup. Non-stick cup, non-faded.

4)Blush and Lipstick:

You can use it as a solid blush and lipstick for a multi-purpose, carry-on touch-up to give you a great look throughout the day.

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A great Gifts and starter makeup kit for girls and wemen.

All in one travel makeup set is full of vibrant makeup.

The multi-purpose make up kit is perfect for achieving any full-face look.

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Thinking of visiting Russia? When visiting such a famous city, one must, of course, visit the iconic landmarks first. Moscow has plenty of those, most of them in the center of the city, which is very well-planned for tourists. Once you’ve seen the sights that are on most travelers’ lists, it’s time to branch out and visit some of the lesser-known sites, and there are some fascinating places to see and things to do.

I know this list is long, but I just couldn’t help myself. You probably won’t have the time to see them all. But that’s okay. Just scroll through the list and choose what sounds the most interesting to you. Where possible, make sure to book in advance, as things can get crowded, especially during high season.

1. The Red Square, Kremlin, And Surroundings

Red Square (Krasnya Ploshad) is the heart and soul of Russia, and where much of the country’s history has unfolded. This is the most famous landmark in Moscow and indeed the whole country, it’s an absolute must-do! The square is always full of people and has a rather festive atmosphere!

Saint Basil’s Cathedral

This is the famous church with the rainbow-colored, onion-domed roof. The cathedral was commissioned in the 1500s by Ivan the Terrible and according to legend, the Tsar thought it was so beautiful, that he ordered that the architect’s eyes be cut out afterward, so he could never build anything more beautiful! He wasn’t called Ivan the Terrible for no reason!

Lenin’s Mausoleum

The “love-it-or-hate-it” of tourist attractions in Russia. A glass sarcophagus containing the embalmed body of Russian revolutionary, Vladimir Lenin. It may seem a bit bizarre to display the mummy of a person, but it has been there for almost half a century and the 2.5 million visitors who come each year, clearly feel the queuing and thorough body search are worth it, to be in Lenin’s presence.

Pro Tip: no photos and no loud talking are allowed inside the Mausoleum.

Eternal Flame

There is an Eternal Flame in honor of an unknown soldier on the left side of Red Square. The hourly changing of the guards is worth seeing.

The Kremlin is the official residence of the Russian president. You can see it from the outside, or you can take an excursion to one of the museums located inside. This is the biggest active fortress in Europe, and holds a week’s worth of attractions! Once behind the 7,332-feet of walls, there are five squares, four cathedrals, 20 towers, various museums, and the world’s largest bell and cannon to see. Worth a special mention is the Armory Chamber that houses a collection of the famous Faberge Eggs.

Pro Tip: You can only go inside the Kremlin if you are part of a tourist group.

2. Bolshoi Theatre

Bolshoi Theatre translates to “The Big Theatre” in Russian, and the building is home to both the Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera — among the oldest and most famous ballet and opera companies in the world.

Pro Tip: It’s hard to get an inexpensive ticket, so if you’re reading well in advance of going to Moscow then try buying tickets on the official website . Last-minute tickets cost around $250 per person. If this is out of your budget, about an hour before a performance, you can try buying a ticket at the entrance from a reseller. Most can speak enough English to negotiate the price.

Tour the Bolshoi Theatre: You can take a group guided tour of the Bolshoi Theatre which focuses on the history and architecture of the theatre and behind the scenes. There’s an English language tour that lasts 2 hours and costs around $300 for a group of up to six.

3. Luxury Shopping At GUM And TSUM

Russia’s main department store, GUM, has a stunning interior that is home to over 100 high-end boutiques, selling a variety of brands: from luxurious Dior to the more affordable Zara. Even if shopping is not on your Moscow to-do list GUM is still worth a visit; the glass-roofed arcade faces Red Square and offers a variety of classy eateries. TSUM, one of the biggest luxury malls in town, is right behind the Bolshoi and GUM. It’s an imposing building with lots of history, and worth a visit just for its design and its glass roof.

4. Christ The Savior Cathedral

This is one of Russia’s most visited cathedrals and is a newer addition to the gorgeous array of Muscovite cathedrals, but don’t let its young age fool you. After perestroika, in the early 90s, the revived Russian Orthodox Church was given permission to build a cathedral on this site. It did the location honors and built the largest temple of the Christian Orthodox Church. The façade is as grand as you’d expect, but it’s the inside that will mesmerize you, with its domes, gold, gorgeous paintings, and decor!

The cathedral is located just a few hundred feet away from the Kremlin and was the site of the infamous Pussy Riot protest against Putin back in 2012.

Pro Tip: Bring a shawl to cover your hair as is the local custom.

5. Gorky Park

Moscow’s premier green space, Gorky Park (Park Gor’kogo) is the city’s biggest and most famous park. There is entertainment on offer here for every taste, from outdoor dancing sessions to yoga classes, volleyball, ping-pong, rollerblading, and bike and boat rental in summer. In winter, half the park turns into a huge ice skating rink. Gorky Park is also home to an open-air movie theater and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. There is also Muzeon Art Park, a dynamic contemporary space with a unique collection of 700 sculptures. It is located right in front of Gorky Park.

6. Sparrow Hills Park

If you take a walk from Gorky Park, along the Moscow River embankment, you’ll end up in the city’s other legendary park, Sparrow Hills. Although the park doesn’t offer as many activities as its hip neighbor, it has a great panoramic view of the city

Pro Tip: You can take a free walking tour to all of the above attractions with an English-speaking guide.

7. River Cruising

One of the best ways to experience Moscow, and see all the famous landmarks, but from a different angle, is from the Moscow River. Take a river cruise. Avoid the tourist crowds. There are little nameless old boats that do the cruise, but if you are looking for a more luxurious experience take the Radisson Blu cruise and enjoy the sights with some good food and a glass of wine.

8. Metro Hopping

Inaugurated in the 1930s, the Moscow Metro system is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world. Started in Stalinist times, each station is a work of art in its own right. I’d recommend touring the stations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This way, you’ll be able to properly see it without the crowds. Ideally, I’d recommend taking a tour with a knowledgeable guide with GuruWalk, who will tell you stories of forgotten stations and how the history of the country is interconnected with the metro development. If going by yourself, then I definitely recommend checking out: Mayakovskaya, Ploschad Revolutsii, Kievskaya, Kropotkinskaya, Kurskaya, and Novoslobodskaya stations.

Visit the free Moscow Metro Museum: For real train enthusiasts, located in the southern vestibule of Sportivnaya station is a small free museum. Here you can take a peek into the driver’s cabin, see a collection of metro tokens from different cities, and see different models of a turnstile, traffic lights, escalator, and more.

9. Moscow State University View

In his effort to create a grander Moscow, Stalin had seven skyscrapers built in different parts of town; they’re called the Seven Sisters. The largest of these buildings and the one with the best view is the main building of the Moscow State University. Although this is a little outside the city center, the view is more than worth it.

10. Izmailovsky Market

Mostly known for the city’s largest flea market, the district of Izmaylovo is home to a maze of shops where you can get just about anything, from artisan crafts to traditional fur hats, handcrafted jewelry, fascinating Soviet memorabilia, and antiquities. It’s also one of Moscow’s largest green spaces. There are often no price tags, so be prepared to haggle a bit. Head to one of the market cafes for a warming mulled wine before continuing your shopping spree.

The History of Vodka Museum is found here, and the museum’s restaurant is the perfect place to sample various brands of the national drink.

Once you’ve covered the more touristy spots, Moscow still has plenty to offer, and the places below will also be full of locals! So for some local vibes, I would strongly recommend the spots below!

11. Moscow City

With a completely different vibe, Moscow City (also referred to as Moscow International Business Center) is like a mini Dubai, with lots of impressive tall glass buildings. Here is where you’ll find the best rooftops in towns, like Ruski Restaurant, the highest restaurant both in Moscow City and in Europe. Moscow City is great for crowd-free shopping and the best panoramic views of the city.

12. Tretyakov Gallery

Tretyakov Gallery started as the private collection of the Tretyakov brothers, who were 19th-century philanthropists. They gave their private collection to the government after their deaths. If there is just one museum you visit in Moscow, I recommend this one!

13. Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Tsaritsyno was a residence of Catherine the Great more than two centuries ago. It became derelict during the Soviet era but has now been fully renovated. With its opulently decorated buildings, gardens, meadows, and forests, Tsaritsyno Park is the perfect place for a green respite in Moscow.

14. Kolomenskoye

A 10-minute metro ride from the city center is Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve, where you can get an idea of what Russia looked like 200 years ago. You’ll find ancient churches (one dating back to the 16th century), the oldest garden in Moscow, and the wonderful fairytale wooden palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, father of Peter the Great.

15. Ostankino TV Tower

Built in 1967, Ostankino TV Tower was the tallest free-standing construction in the world at the time, it’s still the 8th tallest building in the world and the highest in Europe. It’s also the best observation deck, with a glass floor and 360-degree views. The speedy elevators take you 1,105 feet in next to no time.

Pro Tip: You need to book in advance; entrance is based on specific ticket times and the capacity is limited and only a certain number of tourists are allowed per day. Don’t forget your passport, you’ll need it to get through security.

16. Zaryadye Park

Zaryadye is a newly opened, landscaped urban park so new you won’t find it in a lot of tour guides. The park is near Red Square and is divided into four climatic zones: forest, steppe, tundra, and floodplains, depicting the variety of climatic zones in Russia.

These last three suggestions are a little quirky, but all are really worth checking out.

17. Museum Of Soviet Arcade Games

Release your inner child playing on 66 arcade machines from the Soviet era! What a great way to spend a couple of hours when tired of visiting museums and palaces. The staff speaks excellent English and are happy to explain how the games work.

18. Moscow Rooftop Tour

Take a 1-hour private Moscow rooftop tour with an experienced roofer. I can just about guarantee none of your friends will be able to say they’ve done it! For your comfort, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Take your camera, there are some amazing photo opportunities out there!

19. Sanduny Banya

This classical Russian bathhouse opened its doors in 1808 and is famous for combining traditional Russian banya services with luxurious interiors and service. If you enjoy spas and saunas, then you should experience a Russian bathhouse at least once in your life! Go with an open mind and hire a specialist to steam you as it’s meant to be done — by being beaten repeatedly with a besom (a leafy branch)! This is said to improve circulation, but is best done by a professional!

So there you have my list of things to do in Moscow. I could have gone on and on and on, but I didn’t want to try your patience! There are so many things to do in this vibrant city that you’ll definitely need to allocate several days for exploring.

Here are some other reasons to visit Moscow and Russia:

• 7 Reasons To Put Moscow On Your Travel Bucket List
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Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Africa at the age of 21, Sarah Kingdom is a mountain climber and guide, traveler, yoga teacher, trail runner, and mother of two. When she is not climbing or traveling she lives on a cattle ranch in central Zambia. She guides and runs trips regularly in India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, and Ethiopia, taking climbers up Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro numerous times a year.