12 Adorably Teeny Beauty Essentials That Will Totally Fit In Your Carry-On
When it comes to travel — particularly air travel — there’s no doubt that space is at a premium. Airline carry-on bag size requirements can be frustratingly small, and checking larger bags often means added fees (and headaches). But, as crucial as it often is to pack light, there are just some things you can’t — or simply don’t want to — sacrifice, like many elements of your beauty routine. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of travel-friendly tools available so that you can primp and prep as you normally would without packing an entire extra bag just for beauty.
1/14Click through to see 12 travel-friendly tools that are perfect for your next trip.
Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com2/14OXO Good Grips Silicone Travel Pocket, $13. Amazon.com
Don’t worry about fighting for bathroom counter space for your hair tools during a family or friends trip. Grab an outlet anywhere in your hotel room or vacation rental, and put this silicone pocket down to protect the surface from the heat. And when you’re done with the tool, pop it inside and put it in away, rather than leave a hot iron sitting out.
Photo: Courtesy of net-a-porter.com3/14Long by Valery Joseph Travel Boar Bristle Hairbrush, $50. Net-a-porter.com
Treat your hair well, even on vacation, with this quality, boar-bristle hairbrush in a conveniently compact size.
Photo: Courtesy of shop.nordstrom.com4/14T3 SinglePass Compact Flat Iron, $80. Shop.nordstrom.com
This styling iron, which you can use for straightening and curling, contains a microchip that constantly measures and adjusts temperature to ensure even heat the whole time you’re using it — and it’s in a handy, portable size to boot.
Photo: Courtesy of amika5/14amika Mighty Mini Ionic Dryer, $45. Birchbox.com
Honestly, the fun pattern and cute carrying case are reason enough to buy this hair dryer — but it certainly helps that it packs a powerful, 1,000-watt punch in a mini, space-saving size.
Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com6/14Sephora Collection All for One: Full Magnetic Travel Brush Set, $50. Amazon.com
This travel makeup brush collection saves space by allowing you to swap the brush heads on and off one magnetic handle.
Photo: Courtesy of target.com7/14Gillette Venus Snap with Embrace Women’s Razor, $6. Target.com
True, a regular razor doesn’t take up very much space, but when you’re packing for a long (okay, or even semi-long) trip, every inch counts, making this mini option totally worth it.
Photo: Courtesy of FOREO8/14FOREO LUNA™ Play, $39. Foreo.com
This electric face-cleansing tool is small enough to fit in the nooks and crannies of your suitcase, but can be used up to 100 times to keep your skin well cared for on the go.
Photo: Courtesy of Too Cool For School9/14Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Magic Wand for Lip & Eye Makeup Remover, $8. Sephora.com
Makeup remover wipes are certainly handy, but this magic wand makeup remover is especially convenient for travel. The makeup remover is built right into the cotton swab wands (20 per set), which come in an adorable and compact carrying case.
Photo: Courtesy of net-a-porter.com10/14Beautyblender Blotterazzi, $20. Net-a-porter.com
Not only are Beautyblender’s oil-absorbing sponges perfectly compact for travel, but they’re also reusable, making them a great alternative to disposable blotting sheets.
Photo: Courtesy of spongelle.com11/14Spongellé Boxed Flowers Infused Body Wash Buffer, $16. Spongelle.com
Spongellé’s body wash-infused buffer, is basically a loofah and body wash in one, so you can free up space in your quart-size liquids bag by ditching the body wash bottle and maintain your exfoliation routine on the road without having to pack a loofah.
Photo: Courtesy of containerstore.com12/14The Container Store Toothbrush Sanitizer, $30. Containerstore.com
Plastic toothbrush holders are nice for protecting your bristles from the dirt and germs within your suitcase — but they actually aid in breeding bacteria once you trap your wet toothbrush inside. This portable sanitizer (which comes with a toothbrush, but also fits most standard brushes) uses a UV light to kill that bacteria once you close the case.
Photo: Courtesy of dermstore.com13/14Danielle Creations Rose Gold Manicure Set, $20. Dermstore.com
Whether you have a fresh manicure or naked nails, this kit is bound to come in handy for broken-nail touchups, full-on nail maintenance during long trips, or anything in between.
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