Whether you’re hitting the beaches of Thailand or the streets of New York on your travels, you need to look after your skin. Thankfully, international makeup artist and friend of THJ, Leticia Bishop is here to give us the lowdown on products small enough to go in your hand luggage yet big enough to see your skin through airports, sun, surf, snow, and sand. Here’s her guide to the very best beauty travel minis to make room for on your next trip.

The best beauty travel minis for your next adventure

“Skincare for me when on holiday is all about supporting my skin. It’s not a time when I’m going to be trying any strong, active products. We don’t want irritated skin for the ‘gram photos!”

– Leticia Bishop, International Makeup Artist.

1. SUNSCREEN – Supergoop SPF Bestsellers Starter Kit

Ok. I’m a self-proclaimed sunscreen professional, and this is at the top of this list, as we need to rank in importance, right?

Supergoop is solely an SPF brand, so they gotta do it well. This kit is perfect for wetting your feet with the brand and by the beach. You’ve got the perfect sunscreen for under makeup, for no makeup day’s that will give a hella glow and then just a fab body SPF, what more could you want?

Read our story on the best travel sunscreen, too.

Buy the Supergoop SPF Bestsellers Starter Kit 

2. MOISTURISER – Estée Lauder Revitalising Supreme+ Youth Power Creme

estee lauder revitalising supreme youth power creme

This super rich all-in-one cream feels so good on the skin, and a plethora of plant extracts like moringa, hibiscus, and cactus stem cells are included in the formula. With big brands like Estée Lauder, it feels good knowing the R&D of their products is immense, so you know they’re producing high-quality items.

Buy Estée Lauder Revitalising Supreme+ Youth Power Creme

3. HYDRATING SPRAY – Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist

This instantly comes to my mind when thinking of hydrating sprays to keep near when travelling. I’ve bought bottles of this stuff! For the price, you can spray it liberally and give your skin some instant relief on the go. Go for the 2oz version and pop it in your carry-on for long haul flights.

Buy Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist

4. LIP BALM – Baume de Rose Lip Balm – By Terry

By Terry Baume de Rose lip balm

Dry air from the plane, sun exposure, and changes in temperature can all lead to cracked lips. The by Terry Baume de Rose lip balm is a fan fave, but typically in the little jar packaging. I first tried it in the lip gloss style tube, and that’s still my preferred choice for hygiene reasons, especially when travelling. Don’t particularly love the idea of dipping my fingers into anything and then wiping my lips…

Buy Baume de Rose Lip Balm – By Terry

BONUS LIP BALM – La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lips 7.5ml

Looking for something simple, effective, and that will last ages? This is the one you need.

Buy La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lips 7.5ml

5. FRAGRANCE – Escentric Molecule Discovery Set

So fragrance is something I’m increasingly loving, but it’s highly personal as to what you may like. You could go down the road of sample minis. Pick up a 10ml roller ball size for travel, or buy a discovery set from a brand you’re interested in, like the Escentric Molecules Discovery Set.

Another beautiful idea, especially if it’s a special holiday, is to spend some time selecting a new fragrance to wear for the trip. Because scent and memory are so hugely connected, afterwards, whenever you smell this scent again, you’ll be instantly transported to the memories of your holiday.

Buy Escentric Molecule Discovery Set

6. FACE WASH – The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
The 50ml size of the oat cleansing balm is the perfect beauty mini for trips. This balm will take your makeup off after a long day of exploring a new location, and clean your skin but leave it feeling soothed.

Buy The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm

7. MINI KIT – Curel Enrich 2-week Trial and Travel Kit

Ok. So if you just want to pick everything up in one go, this is it! An exceptional experience from the Japanese skincare brand, and your skin will be thankful. I love that the line focuses on barrier repair and hydration. With this kit, you have a simple but complete skincare routine, so you have more time to see the sights.

You can see my full review over on my website here.

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