This post was supposed to go up when we flew out on Wednesday, but things came up the day before we had to leave so I didn’t have time to actually write the post. Anyway, it all works out because now I can tell you if I actually ended up using the stuff I brought. I find that no matter how long or short a trip is, packing makeup and skincare is always such a tricky job. 
Let’s start with the successful part of my packing: brushes! I love using the travel case that comes with the Real Techniques sets (Starter, Core, and Travel). You’ll notice that I don’t have a single RT brush in there. Sometimes I do end up bringing a couple, but mostly I take whatever brushes I want to. The best thing about it is that it folds into a stand that you can set out anywhere.
To house my makeup I used the pretty Revlon bag that came with the Ultra HD Lipsticks I received last week. It’s a thin bag so I was forced to pack as little as possible. Not a major problem because we were only out for 3 days. Inside it I had:
- Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturiser with SPF 15
- Ellana Minerals Pressed Powder Foundation in Toffee Mocha*
- Ellana Minerals Blush Duo In Kitten/Peach Passion*
- MUD Blue Corrector #3
- K Palette Zero Kuma Concealer Type 1
- Myra Vita Glow BB Cream in Ivory**Â
- NYC Smooth Skin Sunny Bronzer
- Stila Smudge Crayon in AntiqueÂ
- Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Copper PeachÂ
- VMV Hypoallergenics Ooh La Lash Mascara
- Tweezerman Eyelash Curler
Most of this is my standard stuff. I packed that Pixi palette because I’ve had it for a while and never seem to use it at home… and now I have confirmed that it’s just not that great. The shadows struggled to last through a full day and the pigmentation of the one matte brown was disappointing. I didn’t end up using the bronzer at all because I failed to bring a brush for it and the VitaGlow BB Cream was a lifesaver for livening up my dull, fresh-from-sickness skin. I am glad that I packed the pressed version of my usual Ellana foundation because it was so much more compact and convenient to use. It’s also what I carried around for touch-ups.
No lip products in the photo because I carry mine in my bag organiser. I had a couple of Revlon Lacquer balms and some Burt’s Bees lip balms with me.
Packing skincare is an area that I feel I have figured out (more so than  makeup, at least). The plastic bag I have everything in actually came with the suitcase I used and attached to the inside, so using that was a no-brainer. I took my usual VMV Hypoallergenics face wash, some cotton pads, Physiogel moisturiser, a tiny PH Care feminine wash, my Bioderma Cicabio Cream (had dry rashes around my nose area from blowing my nose too often when I had a cold), a Bioderma eye cream, the indispensable Rosebud Salve, a hair elastic, and Burt’s Bees makeup removing wipes.
I also brought a foot mask because hotel spa services charge an arm and a leg. Instead of going for those, I suggest an in-room bubble bath and a face and/or foot mask that you brought from home.
And that’s it! Tomorrow I’ll show you guys the little haul of makeup bits I picked up from Sasa. ;)
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I also use the brush kit that came with my Real Techniques brushes whenever I travel. It’s so handy!
I need a travel brush case (that stands) in my life! My brushes end up in precarious positions, and they end up falling more often than not.
That RT case looks compact and extremely useful! I find Sigma’s attempt at a case + holder a bit too bulky.
I now want to get a RT solely for the case! It looks so handy for traveling!
Haha yes my mom and my Tita both asked me to buy them a set when they saw me using the stand! I don’t think they use the brushes either. Just the stand. :))
Doing some back-reading here! And i enjoyed it. Thought of purchasing Myra Vitaglow BB Cream. I hope it works with my oily t-zone.