Last week my sister and I spent some
time in Illinois visiting family. The hardest thing about packing a suitcase is
deciding what NOT to bring. I love my skin care and my make-up collection keeps
growing, so deciding what tidbits to leave at home for a week took some real
thought. So today’s post will be the makeup (and one skin care item) that were
the essentials. These are the products that I took with me on my trip that were
easy to use, versatile and just got the
job done.
Shisiedo Ultimate Sun Protection
Cream SPF 50+. The texture of
this actually feels quite powdery, so I was able to use this as a make-up
primer as well. The high SPF protection ensured that whether I was out just running
errands with family, visiting Lake Michigan, or spending a day in Chicago just
exploring, my skin was will protected from the sun. This served me well as a
primer, which is great because it’s always nice to have products that can
double up. It’s a great way to save space.
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted
Moisturizer SPF 15. I've been trying a TON of tinted
moisturizers lately (a collective post on those soon). On this trip I had a bit
of a dilemma figuring out which one to bring. The day before I left, the
Chantecaille Just Skin arrived in the mail and I made my decision. I figured it
was a good opportunity to give this a test drive. It's perfect for those light
makeup days when I just want to even out my complexion but not look too made
up. It's perfect for plane rides or running errands with my family here because
it's low maintenance but still looks beautiful on the skin. The added SPF 15 is
always a pleasant bonus.
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation. I
wanted to bring a base product on my trip that provided more coverage than a
tinted moisturizer but still wouldn’t look heavy. Not only is this the most
travel friendly packaging for a foundation, its pretty low maintenance as well.
Because foundation dries down nicely and doesn’t make you look too dewy or to
matte, you can save yourself a step and save some room in your travel bag and
skip the powder. It also wears longer than the Chantecaille Just Skin, so when
I knew I was going to have a longer day out and about; this was my base product
of choice.
butter LONDON Cheeky Tinted
Hightlighter. I actually picked this item up while
I was in Illinois in the shade Pence. I love illuminating products that make my
skin look like it's glowing without making me look like a greasy disco ball.
This is a beautiful warm gold that isn't too brassy. I mixed this in with my
foundation or tinted moisturizer for a healthy, warm glow. The packing is also
sleek and very travel friendly, no leaks here.
thebalm Hot Mama Blush.
This has got to be my all time favorite blush. I wanted to bring a blush that
pretty much went with anything and this one always fits the bill. Plus I own
this in the sample size so it takes up virtually no space in my makeup bag.
Also, because this has a golden sheen, I didn't have to bring a highlighter
with me. I also took Benefit's Dallas with me because it's a neutral shade that
goes with almost any makeup look, but I really only reached for Hot Mama.
NYC Sunny Bronzer.
This is my go-to Bronzer, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would be
taking it on this trip. It's easy, quick, fuss free and almost impossible to
overdo. It adds just enough warmth to the face so I don't look pasty. My makeup
on this trip has pretty much been my standard makeup look, but simpler in some
ways. This was a not a Kat Von D Shade
& Light palette trip. I didn't need to contour the living day lights
out of my face. The NYC Sunny Bronzer provides subtle definition and nothing
more.
NARS Lip Gloss in Striptease. Oh
NARS, you and your cheeky names. I only brought three lip glosses with me but this
was the only one I wore, minus one or two days. It's easy and goes with almost
everything. It's a warm, peachy nude that doesn't wash me out. The color is not
extremely opaque, which makes it versatile and low-key.
These were my standout products from
my trip to Illinois. When you travel, what are your most reliable products?
-Alana
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