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Travel-Friendly Beauty Buys

The holidays are just around the corner and for most of us that means lots of food, fun, and travel. Here are some portable products that will help you stick to your beauty routine when you're far away from home.

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When I take a vacation, my eyebrows take a vacation, too. But now thanks to the mini tweezer and mirror set from Tweezerman, fuzzy, unkept brows are as inexcusable as showing up at mom and dad's door empty-handed.
Hair
I'm particular when it comes to my shampoo and conditioner and most of the time the hotel freebies leave my locks flat and lifeless. At 75ml each, Philip Kingsley Jet Sets are TSA-friendly and come in a variety of formulas fit for all hair-types.
Nails
The only thing more horrifying than having a bottle of nail polish explode inside your bag is realizing that you packed your most expensive pumps. Plastic pencils replace brushes and bottles with Nic's sticks. These nifty pens come in a rainbow of colors and glide on with remarkable ease. nic's sticks.jpg

Face
Ever wish hot towels were mandatory on every flight? To combat grease and grime, Pond's wet cleansing towelettes are your next best bet. Use the gentle wipes to remove oil and dirt.ponds.jpg

When it comes to packing, survival of the fittest reigns supreme in my carry on. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Travel Kit is comprehensive and compact, featuring cleanser, toner and moisturizer, all in one reuseable plastic bag. Their famously rich lip balm provides great hydration during long flights.

Eyes
I try to keep my beauty routine as simple as possible when I travel, so my makeup brushes rarely hit the friendly skies. Q-Tips are perfect for smudging eyeliner, spreading shadow or fixing makeup mess ups.

Tools
Your fancy lipsticks and eyeliners may look magical to the naked eye, but they harbor more germs than you could possibly imagine. Keep your cosmetics clean with BeautySoClean disinfecting wipes. These wipes are most useful when you're testing product at the make up counter, but they also help keep you hygenic when you're traveling.
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Hair
Confession: In my weakest moment, I've contemplated running the hotel iron through my frizzball of hair. The Conair Ceramic Straightener is so lightweight and compact you'll never regret stashing it inside your bag.

Ambience
Bring a familiar piece of home to your stark hotel room with tiny travel candles from Jo Malone. These luxurious candles smell amazing, burn forever and add a touch of coziness to any space.

1 Comments

I have to tell you all that I've been using the Beauty So Clean products you mention above - they are fabulous and make my makeup last longer. Try those wipes on your mascara wand, and their brush cleaner is wonderful!

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