I’m one who carries way too much in my purse and packs way too much when I travel. Every now and then I receive emails asking for travel and packing tips. My response usually consists of an apology (for lack of advice) and ends with a referral to Café Makeup’s traveling in Paris post (which is brilliant). The Non-Blonde also recently wrote a lovely feature to show us what she put inside her makeup case (I thought her selections were beautifully edited & well chosen). I’ve been traveling this past week and thought I’d share what I brought with me to San Francisco all tucked into my Paul & Joe travel makeup case (yes, I over-packed).
Skincare:
- Le Métier de Beauté Sample Packets of the new Revitalizing Anti-Aging Day Creme (one packet took me through an entire week and I brought 2 with me)
- La Mer Travel Size Cleansing Gel (not photographed)
- Lancome Travel Size Cleansing Water
- Cotton Pads & Q-tips
Face:
- Mini packets of Chanel Vitalumiere Aquas (not shown because they were tossed after use)
- Chanel Powder Foundation in Tender Bisque
- Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige
- Edward Bess Daydream Bronzer
- Edward Bess Afterglow Highlighter
- Chanel Espiegle Blush
- Chanel Beiges Highlighter
- Hourglass Primer
Eyes:
- Mini brushes (an assortment, yes way too many but I just grabbed a bunch and tossed them into my bag)
- Two eyelash curlers from Chanel and Le Metier (because I did not realize I grabbed both)
- Laura Mercier Platinum Metallic Eye Creme
- Dior Summer 2011 Quints in Nude Tan and Rosy Tan
- Mini Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara (not photographed)
- An assortment of eyeliners from Le Métier de Beauté, D&G and Chanel
Lips:
- Le Métier de Beauté Cannes Lipgloss
- Chanel Aragonite Glossimer (Spring 2011)
- Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Fetiche and Biarritz
Misc:
- Mini L’Artisan travel vial with Jo Malone Earl Grey Cologne
Overall thoughts: Usually I overpack because I think of all the what-if type of scenarios. This time I overpacked because I didn’t plan ahead. Postponing the dreaded task of packing to the last minute caused me to pack way too many brushes and two eyelash curlers (many of which I did not need). I was rushed and at the last minute and grabbed a bunch of random things and threw them into my bag. If I were to go back in time and re-pack I would have limited the number of tools/brushes, highlighters and eyeliners I brought. The upside is that everything fit conveniently into the Paul & Joe makeup case (this was a gift with purchase long ago) which helped to limit the product I brought. Also there was not a single additional thing I wished I had brought – it appears I did not leave anything out. San Francisco is almost like a home away from home being packed with virtually every store, brand and item known to every major city. I could have not packed anything and been fine with all the options to choose from around Union Square.
How do you pack when you travel?
