21 TSA-Friendly Beauty Essentials

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Beauty routines are a deeply personal ritual, taking years to curate and completely dependent on the individual. Traveling disrupts this routine.

And while decanting your favorite products into a silicone tube seems practical, the idea of ​​squeezing your shampoo into another bottle the night before an international flight is… stressful. You haven't packed yet and your entire apartment is full of clothes you should have folded and put away. Our suggestion is to locate quality products that come in TSA-friendly packaging (reminder: 3.4 fluid ounces or less).

Below, we've rounded up the best products to tag along on your next weekend trip or international vacation. Dry shampoos that actually absorb grease, a makeup remover cloth that only needs water to remove stubborn mascara, and an iron that doesn't heat up so you won't have to worry about double voltage.

1. Batiste Mini Dry Shampoo

Long travel days and limited relaxation time directly correlate to the likelihood that you will be attending to your hair with frequency (read: not occasion) on a trip. Fortunately it Batiste Mini Dry Shampoo revitalizes the roots, absorbing grease, adding volume and creating texture that allows the style to last longer.

2. elf Cosmetics Volumizing Mascara

elf Cosmetics Volumizing Mascara gives luxury products a run for their money. For just $3, this drugstore formula does it all: one coat adds length, two coats add volume, while vitamin E coats your natural lashes to promote growth and prevent breakage. Oh, and it doesn't stack.

3. Bubble Hydrating Face Moisturizer

Think about it Bubble Hydrating Face Moisturizer a tall glass of water for any dry skin. This is a richer cream suitable for dry to normal skin types, with aloe vera and hoya lacunosa flower to soothe redness and irritation. It's also fragrance-free and packed with vitamin E.

4. Kitsch Satin Heatless curling iron

The logistics of packing a hot tool are no fun. They're clunky, take up valuable carry-on space, and while yours may claim to be dual-voltage, we're already envisioning a broken hotel outlet. You might want to pick up this Kitsch Satin Heatless Curler. It's simple: wrap your hair around the bar, pin it in place, and wake up to jingles that even Shirley Temple would envy.

5. Neutrogena Hydro BoThest Cleanser

Travel tends to dry out your skin (hello, recycled airplane air), and it's important to enlist extra nourishing cleansers to combat this problem. The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleansertops out at $3.87 for two fluid ounces, removes makeup and oil while using hyaluronic acid to hydrate.

6. TheraBreath Mouth Wash

Say goodbye, morning breath. Without alcohol TheraBreath Mouth Wash uses sodium chloride to fight the bacteria responsible for bad breath, so sometimes after brushing and flossing means you won't have to reach for that extra piece of peppermint gum.

7. Monday Haircare Smooth Conditioner

People with split, curly and frizzy hair, we would like to introduce you Monday Haircare Smooth Conditioner. Instead of stripping your hair of its natural moisture, this pH-balanced formula adds moisture back in with shea butter, coconut oil and vitamin E. The result? Defined curls and a shinier mane with less split ends.

8. L'Oreal Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

Traveling means day-long adventures, and multi-day adventures mean… well, you're going to sweat. We recommend relying on lightweight products to soothe redness and blur blemishes without cakey and L'Oreal Hyaluronic Tinted Serum it's a great choice in this department thanks to its mineral pigments (hello, dew) and non-existent finish.

9. Makeup eraser

If you've never heard of it Makeup eraser, we're happy to say it might just change your life. It's basically a reusable towel that, when activated with water, can wipe away every trace of foundation, mascara and bright red lipstick. No need for useless disposable wipes or bulky oil cleansers.

10. Silicone shower brush

PSA: Loofah harbors acne-causing bacteria, and it's best to enlist the help of a silicone shower brush when it comes to washing your body. It still lathers like a loofah, plus the compact size makes it easy to travel with. Buying a two-pack means one can be permanently stored in your suitcase for safekeeping.

11. K-18 Departure Mask

The stay mask of K-18 it's received a ton of buzz for effectiveness—and deservedly so. This formula is super concentrated and harnesses the power of peptides, keratin and jojoba seed oil to reverse (and reduce the appearance of) damaged tresses. Consider it the perfect post-beach treat.

12. Native Moisturizing Shampoo

Native has become known for its range of decadent gourmand fragrances and moisturizing shampoo is no exception. The formula is sulfate-free but lathers beautifully, the bottle is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and the coconut and vanilla scent will linger subtly for hours.

13. BioDance Bio-Collagen Overnight Mask

A simple scroll on TikTok will bring you face-to-face with the much-hyped BioDance Bio-Collagen Overnight Mask, a sheet mask with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. While most masks have to come off after 15 minutes, this one is purposely meant to be worn for up to three to four hours or even overnight – perfect for long-haul flights. It becomes clear when your skin has absorbed all the essence.

14. Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40

If we were writing a cheat sheet for dewy skin, we'd give you the shortcut by recommending Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40. This is an illuminating primer and SPF hybrid with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin B5 to smooth skin and cocoa peptides to filter blue light. It blurs redness in 0.5 seconds and over 7,000 reviews confirm it lives up to its promise of radiance.

15. Flower Beauty Lip & Cheek Tint

Drew Barrymore's Flower Beauty line has stayed true to its commitment to creating quality products that don't break the budget, a la this Lip and cheek tint. This portable stick adds a hint of plumping to your cheeks and lips, and while this product is technically a two-for-one, we recommend a third. Add a dab of product to the hood of your lid for subtle definition and a pop of color.

16. Garnier Frizz Tamer

Flyaways, meet your maker. Garnier Frizz Tamer it comes in a mascara tube so you can easily get rid of the baby hairs that love to make an appearance on days when there's even a hint of humidity. It's also a great tool to have on hand for smooth backs, allowing you to quickly tackle stray hairs that take the look from messy to sleek.

17. Neutrogena Dry-Touch Sunscreen

The Neutrogena Dry-Touch Sunscreen it's a reviewer favorite for how quickly it absorbs into the skin, leaving behind an invisible layer that feels more like a moisturizer than a broad-spectrum SPF. It is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and dries matte, and won't leave behind a greasy sheen.

18. Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick

Yes, more sunscreen. The Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF50 it's a great product to keep in your purse to reapply on the go. It has been designed with sensitive skin in mind and is specifically intended to target the most vulnerable areas of the body, such as the lips or earlobes, which are too often forgotten.

19. Milani Rose face oil

Rose, sunflower, apricot kernel and sweet almond oils are the effective quartet behind Milani Rose face oil, which gives your skin an instant dose of brightness. It creates a sticky, hydrated canvas that provides a great base for the rest of your makeup routine.

20. Bubble Skincare Face Oil Serum

If your skin errs on the oily side, finding a product that mattifies without stripping away hydration is key. Bubble Skincare Face Oil Serum enlists the help of ingredients like safflower seed oil to regulate oil production, while prickly pear and neem seed are used to soothe, exfoliate and hydrate. Leave the setting power down. get this instead.

21. Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser

Getting your greens is no small feat, but the Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser simplifies that process a la a kale-rich oil-based cleanser. This turns from a gel into a foam and removes a day's worth of makeup, sunscreen and sweat without irritating sensitive or acne-prone skin.