As mask mandates and travel restrictions continue to ease, one of the top things on our minds is going on a much-needed vacation. Deciding where to go is the fun part, but packing can take a lot of strategy — especially when it comes to your makeup bag. To ensure you’re well-prepared for your next trip, we asked a few celebrity makeup artists to share their smart packing tips and favorite travel-friendly products. Show
Consider Transportation and LocationBefore you think about packing your travel beauty bag, consider what you’re going to need based on the method of transportation you’re taking and the climate of where you’re going. If you’re flying, make sure that everything in your carry-on is under the TSA-approved 3.4 fluid ounces, and think about bringing products you can use mid-flight since flying can dehydrate the skin. We recommend bringing a sheet mask because they’re TSA-friendly. Elevate your in-flight experience with the Lancôme Advanced Génifique Hydrogel Melting Sheet Mask for a boost of hydration. Likewise, think about your destination. If you’re headed somewhere desert-like, consider packing products rich in moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and squalane to keep your skin from getting dehydrated. One of our favorite options is the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream because it comes in travel-friendly one and 1.7 oz jars. If you’re visiting somewhere far more tropical, think about packing a liquid-free, anti-frizz product. We like the Kérastase Carre Lissant Anti-Frizz Sheets because they tame flyaways and are humidity-resistant.
 Pack Multi-Use ProductsWhether you’re limited by the three-ounce rule or not, everything you pack is taking up precious space — so make sure your makeup bag is stocked with products that can be multi-use. National makeup artist for YSL Beauty, Dell Ashley, calls the YSL Beauty Touché Eclat All-Over Brightening Pen the ultimate travel product because it can be used as a highlighter, concealer and skin perfector. “It is very portable and great to freshen up your makeup any time of the day,” he says. “You instantly look awake and refreshed.” Celebrity Makeup artist, Sir John recommends the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss which he uses as a lip gloss and a blush. “You can tap it onto your cheeks just as you would a cream blush,” he says. Timothy Quinn, celebrity makeup artist for Giorgio Armani Beauty, loves the Giorgio Armani BeautyCrema Nuda Supreme Glow Reviving Tinted Cream. “I love the idea that it combines advanced multi-performing skincare with blurring pigments that give the skin a gorgeous, no-makeup look with a subtle glow,” he says. Pack Palettes When You CanMakeup palettes may be the most travel-friendly products because they house a variety of colors and formulas in a compact space. Create countless eye looks on vacation with the Urban Decay Naked Wild West Eyeshadow Palette — it has 12 unique shadows that range from warm neutrals to cool blues. Another great compact is the NYX Professional Makeup 3 Steps to Sculpt Face Sculpting Palette which contains a creamy, pressed-powder highlighter, contour and bronzer trio for natural sculpting on the go. Read moreSupport TFG by using the links in our articles to shop. We receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) so we can continue to create helpful free content. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made on Amazon in addition to other retailers featured on the blog. Thank you, we appreciate your support! If you have old powder bronzers or eyeshadow hanging around in bits and pieces, you may want to put it together in a personalized case for travel. You may not get to customize your colors, but palette packing will be lighter by reducing the size of your makeup load. How to Make a Travel Makeup PaletteTable Of Contents
Everyone has makeup favorites they swear by. Eyeshadow, in particular, comes in a myriad of colors and sizes, from cases with several shades to single pots with just one color. If you want to condense your most used colors down to an easy to pack selection, you can do this by creating your own DIY palette for your journey. While that may sound daunting, it’s pretty easy, we promise! Read below for the products and instructions you’ll need to create your own case! DIY Makeup Palette ProductsPetal Pro Compact A DIY makeup palette that comes with its own mixing wellThis travel size palette is generally for lips, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it for everything else like that must-have matte shadow or concealer. It packs a lot in a small frame with six wells and really lets you mix things up. The compact measures 2.75” x 4” x .5” and is both sturdy and lightweight.
1PCS 5Grid Compact Kit Make your own magnetic makeup palette in a pretty petal shapeThis circular DIY makeup palette by 1PCS holds just about everything you can think of from your best shadows to your favorite glosses. There are five pans to choose from and its floral display is cute too! How convenient is that? AOWA Case Remove and replace pans in this transparent makeup palette kitThis case by AOWA actually ships in twos—you get two units with 6 pans each! When you go through a beloved glitter eyeshadow, you can remove the empty pan from one kit and replace it with another favorite color from the second, or mix colors between the two depending on where you are going. This way, you’ll never be short on makeup combos while traveling! JUVITUS Magnetic Compact Makeup Kit This DIY makeup palette is the fairest of them all with its own mirrorThis medium size cosmetic kit by JUVITUS comes with twelve 1” circular pans and a removable foam insert which you can take out to fit even bigger pans. The case is made from durable plastic and comes with a mirror the size of its lid, so you can check your face while on the go! Allwon Eyeshadow Case You can go in any direction with this DIY magnetic makeup paletteThis is the type of magnetic makeup palette DIY your favorite YouTube makeup reviewers love! Allwon gives you a clean slate with which to create your own compact kit. Just make sure you use metal pans so they stick to the surface of the case.
How to make your own makeup palette case step-by-stepSupplies you’ll need for your DIY makeup palette:
Claim your space for a little palette makeup creationAre you ready for some creative palette DIY? Line your workspace before you begin with paper towels or work on a big tray. Powders can get messy. Start with a case that’s a size you desire. I found this one on clearance at the grocery store for $1.50. Empty it out with a pick and save the shadows in small baggies. When I did this, I saved one pan of shadow to use as is but crushed and removed the rest. Clean with alcohol to remove any residue. I also took the labels off my kit with Goo Gone. What cosmetics should you include in your DIY makeup palette?Any powdered cosmetics should work. As an example, I knew I wanted to have a shared blusher/bronzer and powder foundation, in addition to the eyeshadows. You can even “share” a pan with different powers.
Prepping your powders for transfer to new pans in your homemade makeup paletteCrush up the powder you wish to put in new pans to a fine dust. Make sure to smash all the chunks you see. I used a plastic mini spoon to do this, and I even blended two shades of powder foundation to make a new color! With an eyedropper or tiny spoon, slowly add isopropyl alcohol to your powder. Stir to make a paste. Your makeup should now have a frosting-like consistency. If you add too much alcohol, you need to wait a few minutes until it starts to evaporate and makes the paste a little harder.
Filling the pans in your makeup travel paletteWith a small spoon or spatula, put your paste in the desired spot, leaving it slightly above the level of the pan. Distribute it to all four corners of the pan evenly. Just a note on how to make a magnetic makeup palette: you can fill your pans outside of the case before placing them in. Just make sure they’re metal so they stick to it when you’re done! Leveling your DIY palette paste and drying the powderLet the paste dry for 2-3 minutes. Use your fingers to stamp down in the corners and level out the paste in the pan as you go. Remember, the paste should be a bit above the level of the pan. However, if there is too much product and it’s spilling over the sides, shave some off with a paring knife. Place a paper towel over the pan. With your fingertips, press down gently to start absorbing the alcohol and further level the paste. Do this until the paste is almost dried into a pressed powder. Don’t push too firmly, just try to absorb the excess alcohol, keeping the paste more or less level as it dries. You may need to change paper towels. This step takes time. Once the product is level, place a dry, paper towel over the pan and push down firmly with your fingers to compress the powder evenly, edges included. Do this several times, and replace the paper towel each time, until it no longer shows moisture coming up. The trick is to be firm, but not too firm; you want your powders pressed, but not compacted to the point where they are too hard to use. If you want a smooth surface, after pressing with the paper towel, cover the pan with a piece of plastic wrap and push down. Allow 24 hours for the powder to harden and the pan to fully dry. Leave the cover up so that any moisture in the powder evaporates. Once dry, you can use the tip of a knife, or a toothpick to clean up a pan’s edges. Products can share a pan. To do this, just cut a straight line on the edge of one of the products as it dries, before you add something next to it or you can add all the different colors at once.
Your finished compact makeup paletteYou can use pans of any size and configuration to customize your case, include metal pans for a DIY magnetic palette. This one has a bit of powder concealer, combined with a blush. I added both pastes at the same time. Scrape off any excess powder that may have collected on the palette’s edges with a knife and clean with alcohol. This DIY makeup eyeshadow palette is one of my favorites and normally contains two eyeshadows. My new one, however, contains six eyeshadows and one powdered concealer and is 2.25” long, by 1.5” wide. This case has concealer and two shades of bronzer and blush.
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Have fun, experiment, and breathe new life into old cracked powdered makeup with a DIY makeup mixing palette. DIY Makeup Palette Comparison ChartCompass Rose Packing Cubes How to Pack a Makeup Travel KitWhen it comes time to pack your makeup, you’ll want to consider a makeup bag to keep it separate and neat in your luggage. Consider a small cosmetic bag that can fit easily into your toiletry bag. You also can wrap your makeup bag in clothing and add to your packing cube in your suitcase to better protect it. Even if you travel carry-on only, your bag may be put into an overhead bin, under a seat, or hauled up flights of stairs. You don’t want to break your products. Only pack what you think you really will need and use. Watch the video above for tips on how to downsize your beauty products. However, if something does happen to your makeup or beauty supplies, if you forget something, or if you need something, you can buy products at your destination.
What is your DIY makeup palette? Let us know in the comments! Please read these posts for more ideas on travel make-up:
LIKED THIS POST? PIN THIS PIC TO SAVE IT! I hope you found this post on how to make a travel makeup palette useful. Don’t forget to share with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Thanks for reading!Author Bio: Heidi Barry-Rodriguez is an explorer-librarian with a love of books, travel, her husband, and two cats. She loves train travel and the mobility, serendipity and freedom that are afforded by packing lightly. Check out her podcast episode on packing light! Can you take makeup palettes on plane?Powder-like substances greater than 12 oz. / 350 mL must be placed in a separate bin for X-ray screening. They may require additional screening and containers may need to be opened. For your convenience, we encourage you to place non-essential powders greater than 12 oz. in checked bags.
How do I protect my makeup palettes when flying?Invest in a Padded Makeup Bag
According to Irwin, investing in a padded makeup bag like this one from Away will help keep all of your precious products safe. Also, when packing your carry-on, she says to put the makeup bag in the middle of your case and surround it with soft items (like clothing).
How do you transport an eyeshadow palette?Use a Box – Opt for a box instead of a bubble mailer. Choosing a box that comfortably fits the bubble-wrapped eyeshadow palette will allow it to travel safely. If the box is too snug, pressure during transit may break one or more of the internal powder containers.
How do you travel with a large makeup palette?Method 1: Packing Eyeshadow Palettes With Cotton Pads
This will provide extra cushion to the shadows and will prevent them from shattering. The cotton balls/pads will provide an extra level of shock absorption so if something were to bump or hit the palette, this should keep them secure.
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