Travel Makeup Essentials: What to Pack for Your Next Trip

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Whether you're boarding a long-haul flight to Europe or heading north for a week of sunshine, packing your beauty bag can feel like a puzzle. Space is tight, cabin air is drying, and the humidity at your destination may have other plans for your makeup.

The answer? A small edit of hard-working products that cope with every stage of the trip. Here's what we pack, from take-off to that first sunset drink.

1. Beat Dry Cabin Air

Argan Hand Cream

A few hours in the air can leave hands feeling tight and dry. Keep this rich hand cream in your seat pocket and massage a little in whenever your skin needs some comfort.

It's also lovely after hand washing at the airport or on the go.

Why you'll love it:

• 🌰 Cold-pressed certified organic argan oil to drench skin in velvety softness
• 🌸 Sweet almond oil, aloe vera and vitamin E to nourish hands and nails
• 🍦 Vanilla fruit extract in a vegan formula

2. Land Looking Fresh

Primer In A Bottle

Freshen up before the plane lands with a primer that doubles as a moisturiser. Smooth it on after you've cleansed in the bathroom to wake up tired-looking skin.

Then use it as your base for the rest of the trip, so you can pack one bottle instead of two.

Why you'll love it:

• 🌿 Cold-pressed certified organic argan oil to hydrate skin
• 🍵 Green tea extract and antioxidants to prep skin for makeup
• ✨ Vitamins A, C and E for a luminous glow

3. Brow to Wow in 60 Seconds

Brows in a Bottle™

Hotel bathroom lighting and a tiny mirror? No problem. The built-in applicator means no extra brushes or pencils to pack. Just a few strokes and your brows are done.

Brow to wow in 60 seconds, then you're off exploring.

Why you'll love it:

• 🌾 Plant-based cellulose fibres to fill gaps on sparse brows and cover greys
• 🌊 Mineral-rich Italian Sea Clay from the Amalfi Coast for soft, natural-looking colour
• 🌿 Herbal extracts and vitamins, including aloe, basil and rosemary

4. Lashes for Humid Holidays

Lashes in a Bottle™

Heading somewhere tropical? Humidity, a happy cry at a wedding and a sunny afternoon by the pool are no match for this lightweight fibre lash kit.

Build volume and length in three easy steps, then wipe it off easily at the end of the day.

Why you'll love it:

• 💦 Cry proof, sweat proof and water resistant for no more panda eyes
• 🍃 Green tea fibres and high-grade beeswax to amplify lashes
• 🙌 Paraben free, lightweight and easy to apply and remove

5. Take Your Eyes From Beach to Bar

Ultimate Eyeliner

One black pencil, so many looks. Smudge a soft line along your lashes for a beach day, then go bolder for dinner.

Because it's waterproof, it's a great pick for warm, steamy destinations.

Why you'll love it:

• 🌊 Waterproof formula for holidays by the water
• 🖤 Long-lasting, smudge-proof wear in classic black
• 🌼 Jojoba seed oil and vitamin E in the formula

6. Lip Colour That Survives the Journey

Lippy in a Bottle™ Matte Liquid Lipstick

In-flight drinks, airport coffees and long lunches at your destination all go with a lipstick that won't kiss off. Lippy in a Bottle™ is a vegan matte liquid lipstick that's transfer-proof once set.

Pick one shade you love and it'll take you through the whole trip.

Why you'll love it:

• 🌰 Certified organic argan oil to keep lips comfortable
• 💧 Vitamin E to help keep lips hydrated
• 💋 Transfer-proof matte finish in eight highly pigmented shades, including new Desire

7. Day-to-Night Shine

Gloss In A Bottle

When sightseeing turns into dinner plans, swipe this clear gloss over your Lippy in a Bottle™ for instant shine. Or wear it alone on beach days for a fresh, glossy lip.

The 4 ml size takes up almost no room in your bag.

Why you'll love it:

• 🌰 Certified organic argan oil for smooth-feeling lips
• 🌻 Omega 6 and 9 to nourish and condition
• 🌱 Spearmint oil for a fresh feel

Smart Packing Tips

• 🧳 Pack liquids in your clear bag: keep liquids and creams together and check your airline's current carry-on rules before you fly.
• ☀️ Never skip sunscreen: LILIPANI doesn't make SPF, so pack your usual sunscreen and apply it before your makeup.
• 🪮 Bring a comb: our little Brow & Lash Comb tidies brows and separates lashes, and it fits in any bag.
• 🎒 Going minimal? Pack Lippy in a Bottle™, Brows in a Bottle™ and Argan Hand Cream, and you're covered for most moments.

Bon Voyage!

From dry cabin air to humid sunsets, these LILIPANI favourites are ready for wherever you're headed. Like a lip and lash duo? Our Matte Liquid Lipstick & Lashes in a Bottle™ pair packs both together.

Know someone with a trip coming up? A LILIPANI e-Gift Card is delivered by email, so it's an easy last-minute present.

Ready to pack? Shop the LILIPANI range and get set for your next adventure.

Further reading: Your Vegan Makeup Kit: 5 Handbag Essentials for On-the-Go Beauty