Packing for a long trip and planning your outfits is a challenge in and of itself, but what’s even more of a struggle? Trying to narrow down your skincare and beauty routine to the essentials – and then finding the small versions of everything in under 3.4 oz. It’s easier said than done! That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the little luxuries (under 3.4 oz.) that you can treat yourself to before your next trip. These 10 travel-size toiletries all look as chic as they’ll make you feel!
1. Diptyque Luxurious Hand Balm
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Diptyque Luxurious Hand Balm
Dry skin is a notorious side effect of traveling – especially if you’re headed somewhere by plane. Between the high altitude and the frequent hand washing you’re probably doing, it’s easy to feel dehydrated by the time you reach your destination. That’s why moisture is so key when it comes to packing your travel toiletries! A good moisturizer will be a game changer, from the time you leave the house to your arrival back home at the end of your trip.
There are plenty of drugstore moisturizers out there that will get the job done, but if you feel like treating yourself a little bit, try Diptyque’s luxurious hand balm. It doesn’t just look beautiful lined up next to your other aesthetic travel essentials – it also gets the job done with a subtle, expensive-smelling scent. This is a personal favorite of mine because it never leaves my hands feeling too oily or artificially perfumed. That’s why it’s a little luxury that I’ll go back to again and again!
2. Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist
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Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist
Speaking of hydration, Caudalie’s cult-favorite product is a lifesaver when it comes to feeling refreshed after a long travel day. It’s also multi-purpose, which is great when you’re limited on space in your toiletry bag. After all, you’re only allowed so many liquids in a carry-on, so if you’re not checking any luggage, versatility is key when you’re assembling your travel kit.
Caudalie’s face mist can be used as a toner in the morning, after foundation to set your makeup for a busy day spent as a tourist on vacation, or on the face and neck for a little pick-me-up to feel refreshed. It’s pretty usual to feel a little stale and worn-down after a busy day moving around, so this is the perfect mist to have on hand to perk you up and feel a little bit fresher, even if you don’t have time or the opportunity for an everything shower.
And even though this is a French skincare staple, it’s also one that can be purchased in the United States!
3. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne
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Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne
Jo Malone might just have some of the most aesthetic cologne bottles on the market. And they’re not just for women, either; these scents are all meant to be used by either gender, so you and your partner can feel free to share! Their Peony and Blush Suede Cologne looks as beautiful as it smells, and while you might want to wait to use it until you’ve arrived at your destination, it’s the perfect way to feel a little bit fresher for a busy day if you hit the ground running. This is also a great scent that will work for both night and day, with notes of red apple, peonies and blush suede.
4. Laneige Lip Mask
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Laneige Lip Mask
Sometimes the best things come in little packages – and travel-size containers! The Laneige Lip Mask has been everywhere over the past several years, well-loved for its hydration, variety of sweet scents, and packaging that’s pleasing to the eye. All that to say, it’s worth adding to your travel checklist! If you have an overnight flight planned in your future, this is the perfect little jar to slide in your carry-on alongside your toothbrush and toothpaste.
5. Touchland Hand Sanitizer
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Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
We all know that planes aren’t exactly the cleanest places on earth. But it’s not just planes! Any form of travel comes with the necessity to take precautions when it comes to washing hands frequently and carrying along hand sanitizer! In case you don’t have access to a full sink and soap, hand sanitizer is your next best bet. It’s not something you want to catch yourself without while out and about.
Touchland’s Power Mist is a popular choice these days since it has changed the game of hand sanitizer. It’s reframed hand sanitizer as a beauty product rather than a last-minute drugstore checkout purchase. And it’s not only the design that has caught our attention. The light, hydrating mist won’t leave your hands sticky. And because it’s so slim and compact, it’s easy to slip into your purse without a second thought, ready to save the day when you need it.
6. Summer Fridays Lip Balm
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Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Treatment
The Summer Fridays Lip Balm has become one of my favorites to pack while traveling! It’s like an upgraded version of the overly sweet Lip Smackers I used to use as a kid – and this one actually feels like it provides some lasting hydration for my lips. Plus, the minimalist packaging has grown up with so many of us that now look for a sleek, eye-pleasing design when we purchase our makeup products. After all, we don’t just want them to work, we also want them to complement the rest of the items in our toiletry bag.
7. Chanel Hand Cream
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Chanel’s La Creme Main Hand & Nail Cream
If you’re browsing the Internet for chic travel inspo, this is the one item that will reappear again and again. Chanel Hand Cream isn’t just a mundane necessity; it’s a luxury through and through. It doesn’t just have Chanel’s name tied to it, though; it’s appreciated for its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture, its iconic and slim design, and the fact that it fits easily (with no fuss) into almost any handbag.
The key ingredients include camellia ceramides that help protect the moisture barrier, camellia oil that helps to nourish, soften, and comfort skin, camellia yeast that provides hydration, and iris extract that offers brightening benefits to the skin and nails.
8. Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover
How you take off your makeup while traveling is just as important as what you put on your skin! After all, a clean, healthy foundation is everything. French women prioritize their skin health and minimal makeup products. It’s why so many of us envy their minimalist, natural beauty look. If you’ve ever envied their minimalist routines, it all starts with taking care of your skin in the right way. Even while traveling.
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water Makeup Remover is a favored product of French women for its no-frills, effective approach to taking off the makeup they do choose to wear. It’s meant to work without any additional water; all you need is a clean cloth to wipe it off. Then you can follow up with your normal cleansing routine. But, if you’re on the go, this can help you take your makeup off effectively while in a pinch!
9. Mason Pearson Pocket Brush
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Mason Pearson Pocket Brush
This next little luxury is the most luxurious on our list, but with good reason. The Mason Pearson brush is meant to be an “heirloom piece” that can be passed down for generations. It’s not a single-use product, or even a single-generation one, which is why the cost for this travel brush is a little bit high. However, even with the high cost, it’s gone viral for a reason. It does work well, and the reviews from any retailer online will tell you the same thing! Plus, this might just be one of the most beautiful hairbrushes you can find on the market if you appreciate a classic, elegant aesthetic and gorgeous craftsmanship that’s done in the UK.
10. Vanity Case
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Mini Vanity Case
Last, but certainly not least, you’ll need a beautiful case to hold all of your chic travel-size toiletries! After all, you’ll probably want a photo opp of what you choose to pack. This doesn’t just help you capture a little memory from your travels, but also makes packing for your next trip a little bit easier. A photo can help you document your perfect travel routine.
A vintage-style vanity case is the perfect solution to hold all of your go-to beauty essentials. This one even has a removable interior divider insert with an elastic holder for brushes, pencils, and mascara. It also has a zipper closure. This will ensure none of your new toiletries go spilling around in your bag. Plus, it just looks so chic!
A Little Goes A Long Way
A little can go a long way when you’re packing your travel-size toiletries – if you’re choosing the right products! The key is to balance beauty and function. After all, you deserve to treat yourself when you’re traveling, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a little bit more to find products that you truly love. Make any travel day feel like a spa day using these 10 little luxuries!
Now that your toiletry bag is packed, you need a chic travel outfit to go along with it! Up Next: Effortlessly Chic: 8 French Style Travel Outfits for Women (& Packing Tips!)
