By Chaela Williams ·Updated February 2, 2024
With 2024 upon us, many are already mentally preparing to take the trip we’ve been waiting for since we added the destination on our vision boards. We have our outfits planned and our flights booked. This leads to one final question: what are we bringing in our makeup bag?
One of my favorite toxic traits is that I always buy new beauty products for trips, even though my makeup collection is vast. What can I say? If I’m going to a new location, I need new makeup. So if you’re anything like me, and you enjoy the extra dopamine from a Sephora haul, or someone who needs a few makeup items that TSA won’t throw away, we’ve got you covered.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of travel-friendly makeup products to add to your makeup bag for your upcoming getaway.
01 01 Ami Colé Ultra-Flex Clear Eyebrow Shaping Gel 
Keep your brows in shape while you strut the streets in Barcelona with this brow gel. The product works to sculpt and set your brows and has banana peel extract to support hair growth. Available at Sephora 20Shop Now 02 02 Beauty Bakerie Bite-Size The Hatch Blending Egg Makeup Sponge with Travel Case 
A mini makeup sponge, resembling an adorable hatching egg, offers precision and versatility for blending. Available at Target 7.59Shop Now 03 03 Keys SoulCare IT’S LIKE SKIN 2-IN-1 CONCEALER + TINT 
Light coverage will be your best friend if you’re heading to a sunny, tropical location. This product provides a lightweight formula with a radiant finish that your skin will love. Available at Keys SoulCare 28Shop Now 04 04 L*BOMME Angle Baby Eyeliner 
You no longer have to use tape or any special technique to create a perfect cat-eye. With this unique eyeliner, you can rotate the pen in any direction for a seamless, stress-free application. Available at Labomme 20Shop Now 05 05 Laura Mercier Mini Pure Canvas Primer 
Does your skin get dry while traveling? Try this water-based primer that gives your skin an extra boost of hydration, nourishing your skin while wearing your makeup. Available at Sephora 25Shop Now 06 06 Maybelline Color Sensational Carded Lip Liner 
This lip liner defines and shapes the lips with one stroke. Its creamy and smooth texture glides on easily, creating a well-defined pout. Available at Target 8.89Shop Now 07 07 Mented Cosmetics Lip Gloss 
With a shade range designed for diverse skin tones, this lip gloss adds a touch of sophistication, complementing any makeup look with its smooth, glossy texture and long-lasting wear. Available at Target 14.99Shop Now 08 08 Moira Cosmetics Dreamlight Highlighter 
Get ready to have your cheeks shining for all to see with this product. This diamond dust-like highlight is excellent for a fierce glisten on the cheeks and body. With its strong, holographic packaging, you don’t worry about this product breaking while you travel. Available at Moira Beauty 8.50Shop Now 09 09 SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Contour Stick Bronzer 
This TikTok-approved liquid contour stick will elevate your makeup game with its highly pigmented and buildable formula, leaving you with a flawlessly sculpted beat. Available at Amazon 6.99Shop Now 10 10 LYS Beauty Skin Loyalty Setting Spray 
Having your makeup stay on with no transfer is vital, and this setting spray’s innovative formula creates a protective barrier, ensuring your makeup stays put without smudging or transferring throughout the day. Available at LYS Beauty 24Shop Now 11 11 The Lip Bar Big Timer Volumizing Mascara 
Keep your eyelashes lifted and volumized throughout the day with this mascara. Whether you prefer a natural or bold finish, this mascara will enhance your lashes, framing your eyes beautifully. Available at Target 20Shop Now 12 12 UOMA Beauty Trippin Smooth Powder 
This setting powder has a finely milled texture that blurs pores and fine lines, providing a bright, smooth complexion. Available at ULTA 29.50Shop Now 13 13 Violette_fr Bisou Blush in AÏSSA 
This blush possesses swirls of pink and berry colors that create a glamorous flush. It also has a built-in brush, allowing you to blend and achieve a radiant, raspberry glow effortlessly. Available at Violette FR 35Shop Now 14 14 Yva Expressions Noods Eyeshadow Palette 
A 12-pan eyeshadow palette that brings on the pigment with its neutral color scheme that complements every skin tone. It’s a great palette for a simple eye look. Available at Yva Expressions 26Shop Now
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