Confession: I’m addicted to makeup. I have way too many products that do the exact same thing, yet somehow convince myself that their SLIGHT differences are what make them worth keeping/buying.
I love my collection and adore the items I have, but the true test for an addict like me is to figure out what makeup to travel with. Picking favorites is a painstaking process, but after traveling around Europe for the past month I feel like I’ve successfully created my perfect travel bag.
1. Milani Conceal and Perfect
I’ve wrote about about how much I love this foundation before, and the fact that I’m traveling with it says even more about how amazing it is. It is a full coverage foundation that doesn’t look or feel heavy on the skin, and will just make my skin look flawless even if I’m having an awful skin day.
I usually don’t wear this everyday when I travel, but I keep it on hand in case we decide to go to a club or special event.
2. Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
THIS. IS. LIFE. I struggle with acne and have never found a concealer that is as full coverage, blendable, and long-wearing as this one. I use this much more than my foundation because it makes my skin look even and airbrushed without me having to wear too much makeup.
3. NYX HD Finishing Powder (Banana)
I love this for setting my lids and under-eye area. Yellow powders help illuminate the skin and brighten up dull areas, and that is exactly what this powder does. It is super lightweight, but still manages to set my face products into place all day.
4. Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer (Cafe)
This is technically a concealer, but I like to use it to bronzer/contour my face. I combine these steps together when I’m on the go because I don’t have time to do both! The shade Cafe is a perfect warm-toned brown that looks very natural and healthy on my skin. I also like how this concealer is a little luminous, so it gives a beautiful dimensional look to the cheeks.
5. NYX Whipped Cheek & Lip Souffle (Pink Cloud)
This is awesome as a cream blush and lipstick! This gives a natural flush to the cheeks and makes my entire face look more fresh and perky. I honestly only use this as a blush if I have time or am not in the mood for a bronzy look, and will usually just use the Maybelline concealer and highlighter.
However, this is my go-to lipstick for traveling! I love this pink shade and how it’s one of those “My lips but better” shades that will complete any look.
6. NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator (Sunbeam)
I’ve been a die-hard fan of this highlighter for years. It’s a super glittery icy pink highlighter, but somehow doesn’t look intense on the skin. The glitter gives a beautiful dewy look that I love, and the cool toned pink somehow looks so natural on my warm skin tone. I’ll also use this on my eyelids as a quick eyeshadow if I’m in the mood.
7. Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara
Again, I’ve been a fan of this mascara for a long time. I don’t want to fuss with an eyeliner when traveling, so I want a mascara that will make my eyes look amazing. This mascara not only lengthens, volumizes, and thickens my lashes with just one coat, but also lasts ALL day. It is my favorite mascara I’ve ever tried and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, which says a lot for someone like me!
