My Favorite Travel Makeup Items


It’s the start of March and undoubtedly my favorite month!! This month is going to be full of travel related posts, a few about me (hello birthday month) and some other little things for good measure. To kick things off I wanted to share my favorite travel makeup items – these are products that I take with me on trips – with the caveat being that they have to be easy to travel with!! 

makeup for travel, bobbi brown shadow stick, it cosmetics cc cream, hair serum, tangle teezer, dry shampoo, dry shampoo for dark hair




FOR THE FACE & BODY

  • If you haven’t tried IT Cosmetics CC cream yet, you’re missing out. This provides full coverage without feeling heavy on the face and gives you UV protection (50 SPF). I purchased the travel size in “light” for this trip and even though the full size version isn’t too bulky, it’s nice that this wont take up too much space in my makeup bag! 
  • These little Evian Facial Water mist sprays are so handy!! I don’t travel without them and they are the perfect refresher after a long flight (hello cross country traveling) or a warmer climate. It’s water, I totally get that, but it’s refreshing & perks you right up when you’re hot or feeling tired! Also if you like to lay by the pool but not get in the water – this is great to use to cool off!
  • I don’t tan, I burn! I’m also quite impatient when it comes to laying out by the pool / beach – for this fact the one night only wash off body lotion is needed!! 


FOR THE EYES

  • Bobbi Brown creamy shadow sticks have become my everyday favorite eye shadows. They are incredibly easy to apply and blend with your fingers. I usually incorporate two of the colors and blend, blend, blend. They last ALL day long & are really smudge proof once their on! 
  • I’ve gotten so much better about not carrying tons of palettes with me when I travel! Before we left for Dubai last year I bought the UD Basics palette – just 6 matte shades that will work with any day or night time look! I love how compact it is and doesn’t take up much space since it isn’t bulky. If I want a little extra something I just use one of my shadow sticks. 


FOR THE HAIR

  • I use this Moroccan Oil every day after the shower – it’s a multipurpose Argan oil that repairs your hair – specifically dry or split ends. I use the travel size regardless of if I’m traveling or not because about a dime size amount is enough for my hair and you’ve all seen how much hair I have! My hair tends to get super dry when I’m traveling, be it different weather conditions or even the water from the different showers so I like knowing that my hair will be as close to normal as possible while using this. 
  • The Tangle Teezer was sent to me a few months ago to test out and ever since I’ve been carrying this compact brush with me everywhere! It’s so slim & lightweight and does a great job of combing through the most windblown hair. As someone that doesn’t really blow dry their hair unless it’s freezing outside, this compact brush is all I need on trips! It also has a protective cover that keeps the bristles in perfect shape. 
  • I wouldn’t say I use dry shampoo all that often, but second day hair is just about my favorite thing ever! I have fallen in love with the dry shampoo for dark tones from Moroccan oil and have gone through about 3 bottles now, all travel size! It smells so good & actually works – which in the grand scheme of things is all you need! Bonus: not chalky residue that I’ve had with all other dry shampoos that I’ve tested! 







We won’t even touch on lipstick or gloss because I will carry at least 10 with me on any given trip – it’s my thing and I can’t change that!! If you want to see some of the toiletry items I always have on hand you can check this post out




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What are some of your go to travel makeup items! 


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  1. a little bit of emily
    March 1, 2017 / 11:16 am

    Happy birthday month!!! I have always wanted to try IT cosmetics, and a travel size seems like a great way to give it a go.

  2. Andrea Nine
    March 1, 2017 / 11:29 am

    I finally got some if that Evian face spray…it is amazing!! I love all your travel things as lots of travel for me lately too and my Birthday is April 2. K, March is the month of Biana and April is the month of Andrea, lol. We got this girl!!

  3. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    March 1, 2017 / 11:33 am

    Can't wait to read the posts about you this month! And yes to dry shampoo when traveling! (and even when staying home ha!) On my wish list is an Naked palette but I am loving that basics palette–I'm all about browns for the eyes because I have blue eyes. Such a fun month for you!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  4. Unknown
    March 1, 2017 / 11:37 am

    So many great picks!
    Xo, Elizabeth
    stripesandsolitaires.com

  5. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    March 1, 2017 / 12:02 pm

    That dry shampoo is calling my name! I use the sample size eye shadows that I get as a gift with purchase when travelling lol

  6. Rachel McCarthy
    March 1, 2017 / 12:21 pm

    Such a great list! I'm all about the IT CC cream, it seriously is the best! Everyone keeps talking about the Evian spray and how fab it is — I really need to jump on the train! I will have to add it to my list of vacation items when we travel in May and save this post! Happy Wednesday, Biana!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  7. Brittany
    March 1, 2017 / 12:39 pm

    All of these!!! The cc cream I can't live without and Evian water wakes me up!! I need to try the tanning lotion! Yay for March!

    Brittany ๐Ÿ™‚
    kingdomofsequins.com

  8. Ashley G
    March 1, 2017 / 12:46 pm

    I love the It CC cream! It's seriously the best!

  9. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    March 1, 2017 / 1:04 pm

    SO many of these are my favorites too! Aren't those Bobbi Brown shadow sticks amazing?! I'm going to be using one for my wedding!! Plus the tangle teezer is so essential!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  10. Elle Sees
    March 1, 2017 / 1:18 pm

    All of these are great! I'm pretty sure you're the one that turned me onto that self-tanner!

  11. Jalisa
    March 1, 2017 / 1:35 pm

    Woohoo for birthday month!!! I know you must be excited, girl, and with so many travels coming up too! Some of these products I've heard of, but I've never tried any of them before. I'm most interested in the IT Cosmetics CC cream, I've been reading nothing but positive things about it lately and I'm already familiar with the brand, since I have a contour palette and makeup brush, both of which are amazing. The next I'd love to try is that dry shampoo! It's been so hard for me to find one I love and that works well with my fine textured oily prone hair. This one sounds quite amazing, especially considering you've gone through 3 bottles already! I also would pick up the Evian spray when traveling from now on, many others swear by it too after a long flight as well, so I guess it really is worth it. Thanks so much for sharing your travel must haves with us, gorgeous, and I hope you have the best start to your month!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  12. Christina Lea Loves
    March 1, 2017 / 1:47 pm

    I love that little travel brush – mine always takes up so much space in my bag! Such a fun month ahead for you!!

  13. Blaire Bingham
    March 1, 2017 / 1:52 pm

    This is such a fun post! I always try to find a new product to take with me on trips and this post is chock full of great ideas! Happy Birthday month sweet girl!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  14. Rachel F
    March 1, 2017 / 2:06 pm

    Yea for a fun month ahead — birthday, anniversary, Cali… so many exciting things!! I saw the evian mist at the airport gift shop and thought of you immediately!! It is quite refreshing but I love people's reactions when you whip it out and give yourself a spray!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ XOXO, R

  15. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    March 1, 2017 / 2:06 pm

    I want to try so many of these! The CC cream, shadow sticks and the one night only lotion!
    Happy Birthday month!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  16. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    March 1, 2017 / 2:23 pm

    Those BB shadow sticks sound amazing, I can't believe I've never tried them! And YES to the Tangle Teaser. My hair gets tangled SO easy when it's wet so it's the only thing I use to brush my hair after the shower/pool. Love these! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  17. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    March 1, 2017 / 2:53 pm

    I love my Naked palette but am looking at something smaller for traveling- maybe the chocolate one from Too Faced? And I can't get enough of that CC cream, I just bought 2 more travel sizes!

    xo, Kristina
    Medicine & Manicures

  18. Myra
    March 1, 2017 / 3:10 pm

    I love this list! I'm actually going to be downsizing my makeup bag next week because it has a bunch of random crap I don't use anymore. I need to get a couple of travel sized items to bring along in my carry on! The IT Cosmetics CC has been on my list to try for forever. Maybe I'll pick it up on this trip home ๐Ÿ™‚ xo

  19. Nadine
    March 1, 2017 / 3:14 pm

    I keep meaning to pick up the IT CC cream, it has been on my list for years. The BB shadow sticks are in such pretty colors. I want them ALL.

  20. Unknown
    March 1, 2017 / 3:28 pm

    Great travel makeup post! I agree that cream eyeshadows and a facial mist are necessary for a long-lasting look! Nice pics, have a great day!

    xo,
    I AM YASMIN

  21. Kayla MKOY
    March 1, 2017 / 3:29 pm

    YAY for your birthday month! Woo woo! I always love your make up recommendations, they are so helpful!

  22. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    March 1, 2017 / 3:35 pm

    That palette is so pretty. I also love the color of that Bobbi Brown eye shadow stick. I was looking at some of those at Sephora yesterday. Maybe I should go back and get one lol. Thanks for sharing and I hope that you enjoy your day!

  23. Sierra @ Beautifully Candid
    March 1, 2017 / 3:59 pm

    So excited for all of your posts for your favorite month! I'm definitely missing out because I haven't tried that CC Cream yet…I think I need to change that. xo Beautifully Candid

  24. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    March 1, 2017 / 4:06 pm

    I love the IT mini too, along with the mini Better Than Sex mascara.

  25. Marie
    March 1, 2017 / 4:26 pm

    I love that CC Cream, it works so well! Yay for your Birthday month!!

  26. Meg Taylor
    March 1, 2017 / 4:32 pm

    I would love to try that tangle teezer! Birthday months are the best ๐Ÿ™‚

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

  27. Rebecca Jo
    March 1, 2017 / 4:34 pm

    OH SNAP – I totally have that Tangle Teaser & forgot out it. You made me remember it – I gotta go digging in my cabinets. I loved that thing!

  28. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    March 1, 2017 / 4:37 pm

    I see some of my absolute favorites here! I have not tried the dry shampoo though — and I'm looking for one that's suitable for darker hair. I will try this one once I run out of the DryBar Detox.
    Yay for birthday month!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily๏ปฟ

  29. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    March 1, 2017 / 4:43 pm

    I think I would die without my dry shampoo- Batiste for brown hair is also work checking out and it's only $7 at Target! I'm so excited for you for your trip!! Evian spray to the rescue!!
    xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black

  30. elle jo
    March 1, 2017 / 4:45 pm

    Dry shampoo was my best friend this weekend! I always carry a thing of sunscreen as well. Even though I'm naturally tan, don't want to risk skin cancer just in case.

  31. Fashion Matters
    March 1, 2017 / 4:56 pm

    love the dry shampoo and naked palette! so useful!

    THE FASHION MATTERS- Travel & Fashion blog

  32. Missy
    March 1, 2017 / 5:23 pm

    Happy Birthday month! I love my UD naked 2 palette. I need to try that St. Tropez wash off lotion, I love their self tanner foam!

  33. Lindsay's Sweet World
    March 1, 2017 / 5:24 pm

    I LOVE Evian water mist spray! I keep one in my beach bag and use it to cool off at the pool during the summer. It's so flipping hot here in the south, and that is such an easy way to cool off!

  34. kerri @ cheshire kat
    March 1, 2017 / 5:25 pm

    lol same re: lipstick and gloss. i have a million at any given moment even when traveling. i love this list and fully support the evian spray! ok among everything else. that bobbi brown stick looks awesome and the perfect neutral shade!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  35. Kate at Green Fashionista
    March 1, 2017 / 6:28 pm

    Happy Birthday Month gurlie! Such an exciting month coming up for you, I can't wait to hear all your recs for San Fran and wine country. I finally pulled the trigger on the moraccan oil, and that Evian spray is a travel must <3
    Green Fashionista

  36. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    March 1, 2017 / 7:42 pm

    ooh i didn't know Moroccan oil made a dark tone dry shampoo, i'll have to check it out. i like the bastiste one, but it can leave brown stuff on my face/pillow and i can't touch my hair, which is annoying. i can't believe i haven't tried the it cosmetics cc cream, one day!

  37. Kait
    March 1, 2017 / 7:46 pm

    I need that tangle teaser! The wind here is insane and I go from nicely polished to windy unkempt mess in minutes. Looking into it now ๐Ÿ™‚

  38. Unknown
    March 1, 2017 / 8:00 pm

    I love IT Cosmetics! I'll have to try that CC cream! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  39. Zelle B.
    March 1, 2017 / 8:32 pm

    Yay for birthday month! And that CC cream really is the best!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  40. Shannon Jenkins
    March 1, 2017 / 11:46 pm

    I need to try that moroccan oil! My hair has been sooooo dry! Yay for your birthday month!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  41. Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders
    March 2, 2017 / 2:09 am

    I love getting all the samples from Sephora because they're perfect for traveling! I have the UD Naked Basics in my travel bag and it's the absolute best!

  42. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    March 2, 2017 / 3:51 am

    I love the moroccan oil!! I've heard of that facial mist and want to try!

  43. MONICA SORS
    March 2, 2017 / 10:03 am

    Amazing!! i think girls we need all in one… would be better!!
    xx
    Mรณnica Sors
    MES VOYAGES ร€ PARIS
    NEW POST: LEVIS 501 & OPEN BACK JUMPER

  44. Jenn
    March 2, 2017 / 11:42 am

    So many good products! I still haven't been able to find the evian water spray but it definitely sounds refreshing especially when traveling! I'd be interested in trying those creamy eyeshadows too!

  45. According to Kiki
    March 2, 2017 / 2:16 pm

    Ooooo creamy eye shadows?! When I travel, I tend to take one palette, some mascara (usually skip the liner when traveling) and the basic powders and everyday face stuff.

  46. Nina Kobi
    March 2, 2017 / 2:53 pm

    I got a sample of this IT Cosmetics foundation and I liked it, SPF 50 is a huge plus especially that summer is coming. I need to get this UD Basics Pallette,
    Nina
    Nina's Style Blog

  47. Straight A Style
    March 2, 2017 / 3:43 pm

    I have got to try that CC cream! Everyone seems to love it. Great list. Thanks for sharing it.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  48. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    March 2, 2017 / 4:46 pm

    I'm so happy you introduced me to the Evian spray–I love it. I need to check out that Moroccan Oil, sounds amazing!

  49. Katherine
    March 2, 2017 / 8:18 pm

    That CC Cream is amazing!

    myclusterofthoughts.com/

  50. The Girl who Loved to Write
    March 2, 2017 / 8:46 pm

    That CC cream is the best ever!

  51. Life as the Mrs.
    March 2, 2017 / 8:51 pm

    I have heard such great things about that CC cream that I need to try it. Happy Birthday Month! ๐Ÿ™‚

  52. Paula thirteenthoughts.com
    March 3, 2017 / 1:44 am

    I need to try the Tangle Teezer- it sounds awesome and I've heard so much about it! Love that CC+ cream too, such an amazing product!

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

  53. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    March 3, 2017 / 2:00 am

    I had that cc cream noted from you mentioning it before and I totally chickened out on buying it recently! I'm not a foundation person and some of the reviews I read made me feel like it was more so thick like foundation. Is that true?! Love that little brush! I currently use the mini wet brush for throwing in my purse or travel! Thanks for sharing!

  54. Laura Darling
    March 3, 2017 / 3:59 am

    I want to try that cc cream and the creamy eye shadow!

  55. Unknown
    March 3, 2017 / 12:44 pm

    I love this round up. It can be so hard to minimize necessities for trips, but this is the perfect round up. I need to try the It Cosmetics cc cream! I've heard such wonderful things. And that Evian mist is a lifesaver – especially in the heat!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  56. A Dash of Pretty
    March 3, 2017 / 1:47 pm

    I got the same palette for traveling and it's the best! I have to try those Bobbi eye sticks, I love anything like that!! I'm so excited for you guys and your trip!! Living and traveling around California was the BEST!

  57. Girl Meets Bow
    March 3, 2017 / 4:07 pm

    I'm so glad you posted bout this- I'm headed to NY and then Raleigh next week and definitely need some great travel items!

  58. sara [at] journey of doing
    March 4, 2017 / 1:13 am

    DANG. I was really hoping that St. Tropez was a face wash and moisturizer in one… I'm looking for something super easy for my short and sweet trips when I don't want to check a bag!

  59. Corie @ Life in the Mitten
    March 5, 2017 / 9:01 pm

    The CC cream is my new obsession! It's so good!

  60. Karly @ What Karly Said
    March 6, 2017 / 4:43 pm

    How did I not know about that one night tanning lotion? My ghost-white legs could've used that in Florida last week!

  61. Sparkles and Lattes
    March 6, 2017 / 11:01 pm

    I need that cc cream and more info on the one night lotion. So cool.

  62. Meghan @ I'm Fixin' To
    March 11, 2017 / 3:38 pm

    You should try It! Cosmetics confidence in a compact, too! So handy! Love the Evian spray! xx, I'm Fixin' To