Whenever I fly anywhere I really try to travel light. Sometimes I do well, other times not so much.
With the carry-on luggage only policy (otherwise you'll probably need to hand over your life-savings and/or an organ for hold luggage), fully prevalent across a lot of airlines a girl has got to get smart with what she takes on board.
I by no means am any kind of expert on this subject but I have had a fair few successful goes at it now so I thought I would share what I'm carrying on in terms of liquids/creams/gels for my upcoming weekend to Zurich.
As we all know, your liquids must be less than 100ml size each, and fit inside a clear, re-sealable, 20 x 20 cm bag. In theory, you must also be able to close your bag.
I can get this sucker closed at a push, but to be honest no-one's ever asked me to at airport security.
Also, this bag is ever so slightly smaller than the max (it's 18 x 20cm), so I could always pick up a bag at the airport and decant if they were being really fussy.
Anyway, on to the good stuff. What did I manage to cram inside?
1. Caudalie Beauty Elixir (30ml) - I love this. It's a refreshing spray for your face packed full of calming and relaxing essential oils. It's great for travelling, a little spritz of this before the plane lands leaves me feeling fresh.
2. & 3. These little stackable pots are so handy. I have a few pumps of my new Rimmel Foundation and Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer in each of these.
4. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (50ml) - during the winter months I can't leave home without this product. It's so multi-funtional and moisturising, and I'll use it as a lip balm or over lipstick whilst I'm away.
5. Lee Stafford Hold Tight Firm Hold Hairspray (50ml) - If I've bothered to style my hair I always give it a little spritz of hairspray. We don't want all that hard work going to waste now do we?
6. Batiste Dry Shampoo (50ml) - For freshening up between washes. I pop some of this through my hair after I land as well for a quick hair freshen-up.
7. Origins Super Spot Remover (10ml) - Unfortunately you never know when a blemish might appear to taunt you, so I always keep this handy.
8. REN Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream (3ml) - Samples are great for travelling! I've yet to try this one but know my skin is generally happy with REN products.
9. REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel (15ml) - I'll use this as my face-wash.
10. Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream (3ml) - Now I'm in my 30's I'm really trying to make a habit of eye-cream. This one is pretty good.
11. Sure Long Lasting Protection Deodorant (35ml) - Fairly self-explanatory!
12. Travalo filled with my favourite scent.
13. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum (2ml) - Another sample I'm keen to try.
14. Benefit The PoreFessional Primer (22ml) - This really helps to give my foundation some staying-power with my combination skin.
15. L'Oréal True Match Concealer
16. Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara (10ml)
17. Bourjois Liquid Eye-Liner (2.5ml)
18. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Hand Treatment (30ml) - I always carry a hand cream with me.
19. Colgate Total Toothpaste (25ml)
20. REN Vita-Mineral Day Cream (10ml)
21. Dior Hydra-Life BB Eye Cream (6ml) - For keeping any dark circles at bay.
22. Benefit Speed Brow (3ml) - To show my unruly brows who's boss.
And that's it! Obviously I'll take more make-up and other toiletry essentials but the rest of it's non-liquid.
You may have noticed that I'm missing Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel and Body Lotion. For this trip I'll borrow my friends products (thanks George!), but if I'm staying in a hotel I'm generally happy to use what's provided for a couple of days.
What tips and tricks do you guys have for when you're travelling with hand-luggage only? Are you a packing queen or a "take-everything-except-the-kitchen-sink" kind of girl/boy?!
With the carry-on luggage only policy (otherwise you'll probably need to hand over your life-savings and/or an organ for hold luggage), fully prevalent across a lot of airlines a girl has got to get smart with what she takes on board.
I by no means am any kind of expert on this subject but I have had a fair few successful goes at it now so I thought I would share what I'm carrying on in terms of liquids/creams/gels for my upcoming weekend to Zurich.
As we all know, your liquids must be less than 100ml size each, and fit inside a clear, re-sealable, 20 x 20 cm bag. In theory, you must also be able to close your bag.
I can get this sucker closed at a push, but to be honest no-one's ever asked me to at airport security.
Also, this bag is ever so slightly smaller than the max (it's 18 x 20cm), so I could always pick up a bag at the airport and decant if they were being really fussy.
Anyway, on to the good stuff. What did I manage to cram inside?
1. Caudalie Beauty Elixir (30ml) - I love this. It's a refreshing spray for your face packed full of calming and relaxing essential oils. It's great for travelling, a little spritz of this before the plane lands leaves me feeling fresh.
2. & 3. These little stackable pots are so handy. I have a few pumps of my new Rimmel Foundation and Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer in each of these.
4. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (50ml) - during the winter months I can't leave home without this product. It's so multi-funtional and moisturising, and I'll use it as a lip balm or over lipstick whilst I'm away.
5. Lee Stafford Hold Tight Firm Hold Hairspray (50ml) - If I've bothered to style my hair I always give it a little spritz of hairspray. We don't want all that hard work going to waste now do we?
6. Batiste Dry Shampoo (50ml) - For freshening up between washes. I pop some of this through my hair after I land as well for a quick hair freshen-up.
7. Origins Super Spot Remover (10ml) - Unfortunately you never know when a blemish might appear to taunt you, so I always keep this handy.
8. REN Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream (3ml) - Samples are great for travelling! I've yet to try this one but know my skin is generally happy with REN products.
9. REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel (15ml) - I'll use this as my face-wash.
10. Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream (3ml) - Now I'm in my 30's I'm really trying to make a habit of eye-cream. This one is pretty good.
11. Sure Long Lasting Protection Deodorant (35ml) - Fairly self-explanatory!
12. Travalo filled with my favourite scent.
13. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum (2ml) - Another sample I'm keen to try.
14. Benefit The PoreFessional Primer (22ml) - This really helps to give my foundation some staying-power with my combination skin.
15. L'Oréal True Match Concealer
16. Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara (10ml)
17. Bourjois Liquid Eye-Liner (2.5ml)
18. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Hand Treatment (30ml) - I always carry a hand cream with me.
19. Colgate Total Toothpaste (25ml)
20. REN Vita-Mineral Day Cream (10ml)
21. Dior Hydra-Life BB Eye Cream (6ml) - For keeping any dark circles at bay.
22. Benefit Speed Brow (3ml) - To show my unruly brows who's boss.
And that's it! Obviously I'll take more make-up and other toiletry essentials but the rest of it's non-liquid.
You may have noticed that I'm missing Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel and Body Lotion. For this trip I'll borrow my friends products (thanks George!), but if I'm staying in a hotel I'm generally happy to use what's provided for a couple of days.
What tips and tricks do you guys have for when you're travelling with hand-luggage only? Are you a packing queen or a "take-everything-except-the-kitchen-sink" kind of girl/boy?!
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