Dreaming of your next trip but dreading the Tetris-like challenge of keeping all your essentials in your TSA-approved carry-on? Don’t worry. We’re here to help!
Whether you’re preparing for a spring break beach vacation, cramming for a late-season ski trip, or flying to work, the last thing you want to worry about is whether everything you need to look and feel can fit in your luggage. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice a good hair day and perfect skin for your love of traveling, as we have clever beauty and hair tools to help you maximize your suitcase space, as well as essential travel toiletry sets from your favorite beauty brands.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the smartest, most budget-friendly beauty gadgets and pint-sized essentials to make packing for your next vacation as easy as possible.
best travel hair tools
BondiBoost Mini Interchangeable 2-in-1 Hair Straightener Brush and Curling Iron
If you want to maximize your hairstyling options while minimizing luggage overload, this compact styler is a must. There are two interchangeable accessories: a hot brush for soft, bouncy blows and a curling iron for creating curls and waves. The set also includes a heat mat and travel case so you can just take it with you.
price: $69 at Sephora
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Rypen Mini Hair Dryer
We can all agree that hotel hair dryers aren’t the best. But if you pack your own luggage at home, it will take up half of your carry-on baggage! Luckily, this small but mighty ionic hair dryer is very light, measuring less than 3 inches wide and 9 inches long and weighing 10.5 ounces. Ceramic technology dries hair very quickly with low noise output, providing a soft, smooth look and frizz control in seconds. A magnetic nozzle is also included for more intensive heat application if desired.
price: $109.99 on Amazon
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BaBylissPRO Mini Curling Iron (Includes Travel Pouch)
If you prefer a straight look or just need a quick touch-up and taming frizz, this compact straightening iron is a great choice. The 1/2-inch-wide nano titanium plate is only a finger’s length long, but provides even heat distribution and precise control for a smooth, shiny finish from root to tip.
price: $44.99 at Ulta
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Buy the OUAI Mini Kit
Whether you use OUAI every day or want to treat your hair on your next trip, this luxury mini is the perfect size for travel. Detox shampoo removes residue and smoothes frizz, while leave-in conditioner provides weightless hydration. Finish your tresses with hair oil to protect them from heat and moisture, and you’ll have the perfect look wherever you go.
price: $35 at Sephora
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The best travel skincare
Summer Fridays The Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set
The air at high altitudes is very dry, sometimes with humidity as low as 10%. So after a flight, your skin needs a little extra help. Summer Friday’s travel size set includes an eye patch, hydrating mist, ultra-hydrating serum, and jet lag mask tube to properly nourish and revitalize dry, stressed skin.
price: $34 at Sephora
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Super Goof! SPF travel kit for round trip
Whether you’re going on a beach vacation or a ski trip, SPF is essential for skin health. Fortunately, Supergoop! We offer a collection of travel favorites that will cover you from head to toe. Contains Unseen Sunscreen, which acts as a makeup primer. Sweat-resistant PLAY Everyday SPF 50 (includes both lotion and body mist); And the SPF 30 PLAY lip shield prevents kisses from burning.
price: $40 at Ulta
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Patchology On The Fly Travel Facial Kit
Feel better after your flight with this cute little kit from Patchology. Includes two sheet masks, a hydrating lip gel, a restorative retinol eye gel, and an under-eye patch to relieve jet lag.
price: $22 at Ulta
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Sol de Janeiro Brazil Bumbum Jet Set
Head to the beach or just want to go feel Just like you, Sol de Janeiro’s travel-friendly mini set will keep your skin clean and hydrated on the go. This set includes body wash, Bum Bum cream, and body mist in Cheirosa ’62, a delicious scent with notes of pistachio, caramel, and vanilla.
price: $34 at Sephora
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best travel makeup
NARS Travel Size Starter Set
Forget all the time you waste precariously pouring expensive liquids into TSA-friendly bottles and stuffing full-size makeup palettes in your makeup bag! Sometimes time is money. If you’re a frequent traveler looking for a kit you can carry around worry-free without sacrificing quality, this NARS travel mini is worth the money. Customize your set with the perfect shade of creamy concealer, bronzing powder, blusher, and eyeshadow duo. The kit also includes a mini tube of Climax mascara.
price: $90.95 at NARS (originally $107)
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NUDESTIX NUDIES Matte All-Over Face Blusher Color
If you want to reduce the number of makeup items you carry, NUDESTIX’s multistick is a must. The buildable, creamy blush stick can be used on cheeks, lips, and eyelids, and unlike most other multi-sticks, it includes a high-quality makeup brush on one end for easy blending. Choose from 10 different colors to create the perfect look.
price: $35 at Ulta
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Geller To-Go 4-in-1 Travel Makeup Brush
If you never leave home without everything you need for a full face, at least save yourself the hassle of lugging around multiple brushes with this clever 4-in-1 solution. Laura Geller’s travel-friendly makeup brushes include four interchangeable brush heads (all-over powder, complexion, blending, and precision tapered) so you can create any look while you’re away from home.
price: $24 from Laura Geller (originally $84)
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Best travel beauty tools
Mr. Green Grooming Kit
Some personal care kits may have a few more tools than these, but TSA screening is always a problem with sharp, pointy objects. That’s why we love this simplified kit that includes three of the easiest beauty tools to use: nail clippers, tweezers, and a glass nail file. This product is high quality, made from surgical grade stainless steel and all neatly stored in a stylish and sturdy case.
price: $21.99 on Amazon
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Illuminated travel mirror with cover
Anyone who has ever done their makeup in a hotel room knows that bringing a desk mirror is a must. This slim and clever travel mirror lights up with just one touch and offers three LED temperatures so you can see yourself in all light. The snap-close cover stores safely in your bag and opens to stand on its own at your preferred viewing angle. Plus, it charges via USB so you don’t have to worry about packaging batteries or anything like that.
price: $20 at Target
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Kitsch Mini Spa Roller
This mini spa roller is smaller than a dollar bill, but it’s an essential tool for any traveler. The grooved silicone roller promotes healthy blood circulation and is ideal for relieving stress and headaches after a long day of travel. Stuffing the sleek stainless steel roller into your hotel mini-fridge is perfect for soothing jet lag and puffy eyes, or soothing slightly sunburned skin on your next beach vacation.
price: $16 at Target
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