Packing Your Holiday Makeup Bag

It's finally summer time which means, for many of us, holiday time. And what comes along with going on holiday? Packing. I know that picking what to put in your suitcase can be fun, but packing to go on holiday can be such a chore. And along with packing your suitcase is packing your holiday makeup bag. Knowing what to bring and what to leave behind can be tricky - you don't want to leave your favourite foundation at home then want to wear it one day. Todays post is my tips for packing your holiday makeup bag. I know a lot of people will want to take all their makeup on holiday with them, but these are a few ways you can make more room in your suitcase.

Don't pick a bulky bag

The worst thing you can do is pick a massive makeup bag that takes up half the room in your suitcase even though it's only half filled. I have a separate bag I take on holiday with me rather than my normal make up bag as it's much thinner and smaller, so fits much easier in my suitcase. This can just make your life so much easier, especially if you're going somewhere hot and your bag is already full of clothes and beach towels. 

Don't take easily openable/breakable products

Taking your favourite products on holiday with you, only to find they've spilled all over the inside of your makeup bag is a horror no one should ever have to face. If you've got products with a flimsy lid or made of glass, this can sometimes go horribly wrong (not always of course). If you own any of these products and desperately need them in your makeup bag, I'd recommend pouring them into one of the travel size plastic bottles. Not only does this reduce the risk of spillages but creates more room in the bag. Alternatively, if you aren't able to do this you could just put the product into a platic bag to prevent it spilling on anything else. 

Only pick what you need

If you've only got a small makeup bag or just want more room in your suitcase, it can be hard not being able to take all your makeup with you. At this point, you really need to decide what you need and what you don't. I'd recommend only taking 2 or 3 lipsticks in various colours to suit different looks, as you don't really need your whole lipstick collection on holiday with you, even though you wish you did. If you're a eyeshadow palette fan like myself, only take your favourite one with you to make more room. Also taking less base products on a warm holiday not only creates space but can help improve your skin. 

Pick products with SPF

If you're stuggling to pick between two foundations, I'd always suggest picking one that contains SPF. I even go out and buy a foundation with SPF in it for when I'm going on holiday or spending time in the sun. This is great for going out in the evening, when you can sometimes forget about the sun still being out. It of course does not compare to sun cream which you should always wear, but it can be a big bonus for your skin protection on holiday. 

Hopefully these tips will help you out when you're packing your holiday makeup bag this summer. Let me know if you have any tips of your own to make packing that bit easier. Thank you so much for readig my post, and I hope if you are going on holiday this summer you have a great time!

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