The Travel Beauty Edit

There’s just something so cute about travel minis! Even though they aren’t always the best value, I can never resist them. These are some of my favourite travel beauty essentials that I definitely recommend checking out if you’re off away over summer.

Skincare

Crystal Clear Ionic Sonic Set* | £69.99

This is a fantastic little set as you get a little waterproof pouch with a zip (which is the perfect size for storing your skincare products) as well as three mini products and a cleansing brush. I have to say I don’t use my Clarisonic much these days as I’m not sure a bristled brush is what my skin needs at the moment, so trying a silicone brush definitely appealed to me. This has several different settings so you can decide how intense you want your cleanse to be and it’s really gentle on my skin. I’ve definitely noticed a difference when using this; I usually have at least one big spot somewhere on my face! However impressively over the 6-ish weeks I’ve been using this I’ve noticed my skin is so much clearer. I’ve been using this 3-4 times a week so if I’m away for more than a few days it’s well worth packing and when I don't, I can definitely see a difference!

The little minis are also really handy for travelling. The Soothing Cleansing Gel is perfect to use with the brush; it foams up a little bit but doesn’t strip or dry out my skin at all (perhaps because it doesn’t contain soap). The Crystal Polish is a physical exfoliant however it also has this oil-like base. I like to use something like this on problem areas like around my nose where a chemical exfoliant isn’t quite enough but the rest of my face doesn’t need anything too intense. Although it’s a proper scrub, it doesn’t rub my skin red and the oil base means it isn’t too abrasive and doesn’t leave my skin feeling uncomfortable afterwards. Finally you get the Skin Repair Moisturiser, which is a night light cream that’s hydrating enough without suffocating my skin. I tend to prefer a gel or water based moisturiser for the summer months but this really works as a night cream on me. The products are very gentle and fragrance-free so are well worth checking out if you have quite sensitive skin.

REN Clearcalm3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser Mini | £15 for set

This is my all-time favourite cleanser so I picked up a little set pretty much just to get a mini of it! The full size packaging is quite bulky so it’s well worth having this. It has the exact same hygienic pump to dispense the product, which is great. I love the clay formula as it helps clear blemishes and reduce oiliness without being drying at all.

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm Mini | £25 for set

I actually got a mini of this for Christmas, which I finished ages ago and have been re-filling with product from my full-sized pot for travelling ever since. It’s just the most luxurious, beautiful formula on the skin and smells amazing. It’s very gentle but removes even the most stubborn black waterproof eye makeup. It doesn’t leave excess greasiness on my skin and is amazing when used with a flannel or muslin cloth.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Mini | £5

This is my favourite micellar water, it’s just annoying that you can’t take the lid off and re-fill the smaller bottle because it is quite pricey for what it is! After I use the Emma Hardie, this makes sure every scrap of makeup from all the awkward places to reach with a balm is removed. It’s so gentle even on my sensitive eyes too.

Avene Eau Thermal Water Mini* | £3

This has become one of my favourite skincare products so of course I have to pack a mini when I go away. I use this in place of a toner to refresh and hydrate my skin. It’s also amazingly cooling if you’re relaxing in the sun.

Nip + Fab Pads Glycolic Fix Cleansing Pads Mini | £2.50

I must admit that I picked these up because they were just so cute! You only get a few pads in this but they’re included in the Superdrug 3 for 2 travel mini mix and match, so I thought: why not? I’ve tried these a couple of times in the morning when I’ve been travelling and just needed a quick and easy cleanse as well as a glow boost. They make my skin look a lot fresher and healthier as well as being really convenient because the pads are already soaked in the product.

Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner Mini | £15.50 for full size

This was actually a free gift because I spent too much money on BeautyBay! I always hang on to free samples for when I travel and I recently tried this and was pretty impressed. It’s another acid toning product but I do actually find this more effective. I’m wondering if it might come close to my beloved Pixi Glow Tonic because it gives that immediate radiant skin.

Trilogy Antioxidant Rosehip Oil Mini* | £16 for set

I love rosehip to nourish my skin and improve its overall look, texture and quality. This little mini is perfect for travelling and I feel like this oil just does it all for me so I can easily go away and just take this to use every night.

Origins Drink Up Overnight Mask Mini | £20 for set

If you find your skin gets dried out when you fly then you need this in your life! You only have to use a tiny amount to get the results with this so even the mini will last you for ages. I apply it before bed and by morning my skin looks plumper and more hydrated. (Apologies that I managed to miss this out of my photo - d'oh!)

Body, Haircare etc.

Primark Travel Bottle Set | £1 

These are just a must when minis are too expensive or you can’t find one for your favourite product and just don’t want to be without it! I always pick up a little selection; you get a couple of sizes in your classic squeeze bottle as well as screw top pots and a pump bottle. You also get a little funnel in the set and you can use the clear bag they come in to separate out your liquids in your hand luggage.

Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel Mini* | £2.50

This is a foaming cream-based shower gel and even a mini seems to last me forever! It comes in the Original Pink set, which is a sort of floral-powdery-but-slightly-fruity scent.

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter Mini* | £2.50

This is the body butter that needs no introduction! It’s in the Original Pink fragrance again and has such a light texture on the skin but delivers amazing hydration, especially on my dry legs.

Soap & Glory Original Pink Hand Food Mini* | £2.50

This is my favourite hand cream and I literally have one in almost all the handbags I use on a daily basis! It’s lightweight enough to apply during the day without feeling greasy or sticky, however it leaves my hands feeling so nice and soft.

Soap & Glory Hand Maid Antibacterial Gel | £2.50

Hand gels all do the same thing really, so I always get one with a nice scent. This is Original Pink again because it’s nice to match the scent to my hand cream.

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne | £42

They do actually make proper minis of Jo Malone scents but personally I find the 30ml bottles fine to travel with. The packaging isn’t too fragile and it’s very small and light. I absolutely love this floral fragrance at the moment; it’s perfect for summer and you can just throw it in your bag to top up during the day.

EOS Summer Fruits Lip Balm* | £5.99

This is such an easy product to carry around in your bag so it’s always the one I pack when I travel. It’s moisturising but not too heavy and you can easily apply lip colours on top of it. I really like the Summer Fruits scent at the moment and the shape makes it so quick and easy to apply the product.

Bumble & Bumble Pret a Powder* | £22

This is such a great little all-in-one product; it not only takes care of oily roots but also gives a nice bit of lift and volume. What really makes this special to me is how fine and light the powder is, making it almost entirely traceless in my hair.

Makeup

Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion Travel Size | £8

I really recommend the Urban Decay minis because this literally half the amount of product of the full size for half the price, so you’re not paying disproportionately for the convenience of a mini. This is my favourite, can’t-live-without eye primer that ensures I get intense pigmentation from my eyeshadows and that they last all day without creasing or fading.

Urban Decay De-Slick Oil Control Setting Spray Travel Size | £11

This is an absolute must for me in summer because it helps keep my face shine free and everything in place for that bit longer. If you’ve tried the full size of this product, you’ll know how large and bulky it is so for me this is an essential mini.

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara Mini | £9.95

This is a little pricey however I did get one as a reward in Sephora so I thought I’d use it! This is a natural, everyday mascara that’s not going to give you loads of volume but is beautifully lengthening and gives impressive curl.

Tom Ford Lips and Boys in Cary* | £27

This is just the perfect way to see what the Tom Ford lipstick hype is all about without breaking the bank quite so much! This is so good for travelling as the pigmented, creamy rose colour works for day or evening and is going to be flattering for so many people. I think if you just kept this permanently in your handbag, if you forgot to get a lipstick or ran out of time in the morning, it will probably go with whatever makeup you’re wearing.

What are your favourite minis and travel essentials?

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