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Tripping: How To Pack Your Beauty Essentials

Feb 22, 2013 at 8:00am by Lauren Conrad

Packing up your beauty essentials and toiletries for a trip is truly a science. Let’s be honest here—who hasn’t had a lotion explode on them at least once? Well today I am going to dish my best beauty packing tips and spotlight three of my favorite travel kits from my XO(eco) collection of sustainable travel cases for BlueAvocado …

Pro Packing Tips

  1. Pre-organize. Compartmentalize your goods by separating types of makeup, toiletries, and hair accessories into different cases and baggies. This will make navigating your bag much easier!
  2. Separate liquids. Take all liquid products and put them into a reusable plastic baggie. That way if something spills, it won’t get everything in your suitcase.
  3. Protect your powder compacts. To ensure powder compacts arrive in one piece, put them into a baggie with beauty sponges placed on either side or wrap them up with a few tissues to help absorb the shock of being tossed around when travelling. 
  4. Beware of loose brushes. Pack you beauty brushes into a separate plastic bag. These reusable baggies from my XO(eco) collection are big enough for brushes to lay flat and vertically so they don’t get bent or damaged during transit.
  5. Snuggle up! If you can, it’s best to pack your cosmetic cases in your carry-on. However, if you can’t stash them in your carry-on, be sure to sandwich your beauty bags between washable items, like socks and pajamas, just in case you have some spillage.
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For toiletries... I use my XO(eco) Beauty Kit where I keep deodorant, my toothbrush, toothpaste, tweezers, hair goodies, sunscreen, soaps etc. I love this case because it folds up flat, which is ideal for packing.

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For makeup… I don’t leave home without my XO(eco) Brush Boxe. It’s the perfect size for all my makeup, plus there is a section for my specialty makeup brushes so they don’t get bent out of shape.

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For curling/flat irons… I rely on my XO(eco) Hot Iron Cover. I don’t know what I’d do without it. It’s great because I can use my curling iron right before heading out the door since I can pack it right up without giving second thought to it causing any damage to the other items in my suitcase. If you’re a gal on the go, this is a must.

Do you have any tried and true tips when it comes to packing your beauty essentials? Share them below!

Also, if you're going away for the weekend be sure to read my post about packing for a trip!

XO Lauren

 

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    • Han11
      Han11
      May 29, 2013 at 7:33pm
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      Wish you shipped to Australia
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    • Kaitlyn Jo
      Kaitlyn Jo
      Apr 2, 2013 at 10:37am
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      I love the orginazation!! It really helps for vacations when ur at hotels and stuff :-) another thing for traveling is I always make sure to have a medium sized mirror that can stand up bcc you'll never know when you need it!!
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    • Amy Marie
      Amy Marie
      Mar 26, 2013 at 6:34pm
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      Thanks Lauren, this is great! :)
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    • Ara
      Ara
      Mar 15, 2013 at 7:54pm
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      I'm going on vacation next week-this was helpful for me!
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    • Kylie Miller
      Kylie Miller
      Mar 8, 2013 at 11:29pm
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      Awesome post, I don't travel with makeup well! Check out my blog: http://thechicstreetblog.blogspot.com/
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    • Christina Graci
      Christina Graci
      Mar 6, 2013 at 3:12pm
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      ooh a flat iron case. need one!
      usually the last thing I use before heading out, and stick in the freezer to cool down :/

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    • Ashley McDougall
      Ashley McDougall
      Mar 4, 2013 at 1:00pm
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      I've been traveling a lot lately so these tips are really useful! Usually I cram all of my makeup and toiletries into one bag and it can get pretty messy by the end of my trip...
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    • Shellz
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      Feb 26, 2013 at 11:58am
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      cute travel case!

      stop by my beauty and fashion and say hello:
      http://www.shellzdoll.com/2013/02/26/7065/
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    • Francy Conrad
      Francy Conrad
      Feb 26, 2013 at 4:42am
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      I always put my beauty essentials in three case like you, but I always find my brushes ruined because I don't have yet a good case only for these. =(
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    • redheadrachel
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      Feb 24, 2013 at 2:33pm
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      I absolutely adore these travel cases you designed, Lauren! I need all of these!

      Rachel
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    • Miss City Chic
      Miss City Chic
      Feb 24, 2013 at 2:27pm
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      such great tips!!!
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    • Giulia Marchegiani
      Giulia Marchegiani
      Feb 24, 2013 at 12:02pm
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      INTERESTING POST!!!KISS FROM ITALY GIULIA MARCHEGIANI
      NEW POST ON MY BLOG MODERN SHINE:
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    • Jen
      Jen
      Feb 23, 2013 at 3:56pm
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      Perfect timing for this post! I take off on a red eye flight tonight and am about to get packing!
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    • Monica_in_Heels
      Monica_in_Heels
      Feb 22, 2013 at 8:53pm
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      Great ideas for packing and lovely cases!!

      :) xoxo www.monicainheels.com
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    • saffy bt
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      Feb 22, 2013 at 7:08pm
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      My bag is small,i need to buy a big one.
      Thanks for sharing.... B-)
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      Feb 22, 2013 at 5:59pm
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      thank you for sharing .!!!!<a href="http://www.everything5pounds.com/dresses-c-21.html">leather shoes</a>
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    • kjandersen11
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      Feb 22, 2013 at 5:10pm
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      Unfortunately not. But loved these tips!
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    • Kate Noto
      Kate Noto
      Feb 22, 2013 at 4:26pm
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      I will definitely try this tip when I travel. But when I travel I put my liquid make-up in my suit case.
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    • My Style Diary
      My Style Diary
      Feb 22, 2013 at 3:43pm
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      Great tips!

      http://mystylediaryblogspot.blogspot.com/
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    • Shoegal Out In The World
      Shoegal Out In The World
      Feb 22, 2013 at 3:05pm
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      Great & useful ideas for packing up my make-up & beauty products... I will definitely use them in my next trip...

      xo, Violeta

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    • Tiera Kawaiola
      Tiera Kawaiola
      Feb 22, 2013 at 1:26pm
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      Every time I travel, I try to pack a little smarter (and hopefully a little less!). My new favourite tip is to use contact lens cases for things with a liquid/lotion texture. Even things like moisturizer, which I can find in a trial size, take up more space than the little contact lens cases, and you really need so little product anyway.

      I also paint my finger & toe nails the same shade, and pack that polish in case I need to do any touch-ups.
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    • Amber
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      Feb 22, 2013 at 11:28am
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      Great tips. I use plastic sandwich/storage bags when I travel to put things in that might spill.

      amber

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    • hooleywithaz
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      Feb 22, 2013 at 10:23am
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      i may have to invest in the hot iron cover. i travel for business A LOT, and the last thing i do before running out the door to a meeting with my suitcase is turn off my straightener....and it's always my fear that it will burn everything!
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    • Hayley Moore
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      Feb 22, 2013 at 10:01am
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      Amazing tips! Keep all these steps in mind next time lol

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    • Logan H.
      Logan H.
      Feb 22, 2013 at 8:41am
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      Another great way to ensure your liquids don't spill is to take the cap off place a small amount of seran wrap and screw the cap back on. The seran wrap keeps the liquids from seeping out or exploding in the high pressure.
      Xoxo Logan

      Check out my beauty blog http://ourzeal.blogspot.com
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      • Alex Gariano
        Alex Gariano
        Feb 22, 2013 at 10:56am
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        Such a good idea!!
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