Consider this your cue to prioritize skincare for traveling! For several reasons, travel friendly skincare is crucial as your skin routine is often disrupted while traveling and can directly impact your skin’s health. When you're on the go, you'll be exposed to changes in altitude, different climates, and pollution levels, all of which can lead to dry skin, unexpected breakouts, and even skin irritation.
Another factor we tend to overlook is that your routine changes, ffrom different water quality and air conditioning in indoor environments to even unfamiliar sleeping arrangements. All of these environmental stressors can take a toll and be a shock to your skin barrier. That's why we stress the importance of maintaining your consistent skincare routine to help alleviate and adapt your skin to travel conditions.
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Must-Have TSA Friendly Skincare In Your Travel Bag
We're entering our mini and compact era! Keep your travel-friendly skincare routine effortless with our collection of travel size skincare essentials. We now carry all your favorite skincare products in mini travel-size versions that are perfect for any adventure. With these skincare lifesavers, you no longer have to compromise your daily skincare routine on long travel days. Easily fit all your favorites as minis in your carry-on travel bag.
In case you missed it, we started off strong with our ultimate guide to essential travel size makeup must-haves. Now, we’re breaking down skincare must haves you will want to put in your travel carry on bag to put your best face forward for wherever your flights take you.
Asking for a friend, how many minis are too many? It’s okay to have a little baggage ;)
Why Travel-Friendly Skincare is Essential
Tips for Choosing the Best Travel-Size Skincare Products
IYKYK: this skincare routine you’ll never break up with. When building yourskincare travel kit, choose products that serve multiple purposes. Our travel size skincare collection delivers maximum results. Each product in our skincare for travel line is specifically designed to maintain your routine while saving space in your luggage.
We recommend selecting travel-sized versions of your favorite skincare products to minimize luggage space or just to throw in your carry on. Additionally, we suggest purposefully selecting products that address travel-specific concerns, such as:
You can also add other skincare products such as:
What Size Skincare Products Can You Bring On The Plane?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows each passenger to carry on a clear quart-sized bag with travel-sized containers that are no larger than 3.4oz or 100ml that holds liquid, gels, creams and aerosols. When traveling, it’s important to be intentional about the skincare products you decide to carry. Opt for multipurpose skincare items and prioritize products that are extra nourishing and hydrating for the skin. Below we break down and suggest a few products to help best tailor your own skincare routine to maintain your regimen wherever your travels take you.
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Jet Set Hydration Skincare Kit: the perfect travel companion! This 5-piece TSA-ready travel size skincare set is your solution for skincare on the go. Cleanse, hydrate, moisturize, and nourish the skin with this all-in-one kit.
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Holy Hydration! Lip Mask: Made for moments in between, this leave-on formula locks in hydration for your lips and leaves them softer for a smoother pout.
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Mini Holy Hydration! Face Cream: This travel-size moisturizer is an obvious choice when on the go. It replenishes moisture back into the skin and combats environmental factors with key ingredients like niacinamide, minimizing the appearance of pores and uneven skin tone.
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Mini Nourishing Night Cream: After a long day in the clouds, help restore your skin’s natural barrier with a hydrating night cream that works overnight to calm, restore, and lock in moisture.
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Holy Hydration! Eye Cream: Little luxuries like a rich, hydrating eye cream make all the difference.
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Mini Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm: Cleanse your skin from a long day of makeup wear with this oil-to-milk formula, made with a blend of hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides, leaving your skin silky smooth.
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Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30 Mini: Are you glowing or is it just Whoa Glow? File this under sunscreens we love. This lightweight face sunscreen doubles as a makeup primer and instantly illuminates the skin with a hint of peach shimmer.
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Hydrating Coconut Mist: Our answer to hydrated skin starts with this lightweight, hydrating facial mist. Formulated with thirst-quenching ingredients like Coconut Oil, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E to soothe and nourish the skin.
Ready to elevate your travel experience? Shop our travel-sized skincare collection ensures you never have to compromise your skincare routine on the go. Get from city to city with these travel friendly skincare minis; you'll never have to choose between wanderlust and perfect skin again.
Frequently Asked Questions About TSA-Friendly and Travel-Sized Skincare
Q: What is the Best Skincare to Take on a Plane?
A: For TSA-friendly skincare on planes, you should focus on these options:
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Travel-sized products under 3.4oz/100ml—look for minis of your favorites or transfer products to travel containers.
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Solid skincare—consider solid cleansing balms and solid sunscreen sticks which don't count toward liquid limits.
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Powder products—powder sunscreens, cleansers, and exfoliants are travel-friendly alternatives.
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Multipurpose products—pack items that serve multiple functions like moisturizers with SPF.
Q: What Are the TSA Rules for Skincare?
A: The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) rules for skincare and other liquid products are:
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3-1-1 rule: containers must not exceed 3.4 ounces (100ml), all containers must fit within a single quart-sized clear plastic bag, and each passenger is limited to one such bag.
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Important details: these restrictions apply to all liquids, gels, creams, pastes, and aerosols (this includes foundations, serums, moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, etc.) One thing to note is that the container size it what matters, not how full the product is. This means that a half-empty 5oz bottle unfortunately isn’t allowed.
Pro Tip: If you can’t find a mini of your favorite product, we recommend decanting products into a smaller travel-friendly container. When in doubt, always check the TSA website or app for specific rules and items.
Q: What Skincare Should I Travel With?
A: Although this may be hard, we recommend traveling with only the essentials. A simple routine that maintains your skin barrier is often more effective than trying to bring your entire skincare regimen. Depending on your skins needs, this may include a simple travel-sized face wash, moisturizer, and cleansing balm to remove makeup.