One of the toughest things about traveling for me is condensing my makeup down to JUST one bag. The questions that run through my mind during the process of elimination sound like this. “What if I want to do a bold lip?, “Should I bring 3 eyeshadow palettes?, “Should I pack an extra foundation incase the one I bring sucks for some reason?” The list goes on…I’m not a diva when I travel, I swear. But it’s questions like these that run through every girl’s mind when she’s packing. Specifically when it comes to what makeup to bring, I’ve learned that there’s a secret recipe that works well for me every time. And by everytime I mean like recently…Keep reading..1. Invest in a good cosmetic bag. Whether it’s cheap or a splurge look for a bag that is sturdy, organized and the right size! There’s nothing more frustrating than digging around for your makeup. I prefer the ones that have sections to make finding what you need quick and easy. Here’s the one I’m currently using. It hangs!2. Narrow it to 3 lip products (if you can) - I’ve learned my lesson. Three lip colors is all I need. My bag will contain a nude lipstick, pretty lipgloss, and red lipstick for any trip. I’ll also throw in a universal nude or rosy lip-liner to compliment each one incase I need it.3. Find the perfect eyeshadow palette (that doesn’t have a million colors) - I’m a brown/bronze/shimmery kind of girl so a small palette like this is my go-to when I travel. It takes up little space! You can wear it light or build it up for those evening festivities. A must!4. Stick to one foundation - Foundations can take up A LOT of space and it can get messy (especially if it busts in the airplane) so take it from me when I say - go with ONE instead of THREE. The best one for me is an all day wear foundation. I personally love oil-free ones like this or this for a matte finish.5. Leave the “newbies” at home - Sometimes I’ll get excited for a trip and while I’m out making that CVS run for travel-sized bottles I somehow end up in the makeup aisle. I feel tempted to buy new makeup products and suddenly want to bring these newbies with me on vacation. 9 out of 10 times I’ve regretted not having my favorites so make sure you “test play” before you pack new products it in your travel bag!6. Put your makeup brushes in a big ziplock bag separate from your makeup bag. It can get messy and hard to find the products you need if you’re
