Travelling Lore

When it comes to traveling, especially when you're trying to conserve space, sacrifices are made when packing your bags.  My "sacrifices" usually come in the form of chopping skin care products off of the list.  I always regret it when I do, but it can be difficult to pack your favorite liquids and gels all into a one-gallon bag, particularly when it comes to carry-on luggage.  When I travel for personal vacations half the time I'll carry on and the other half I'll check my bags (usually for overseas trips).  When I travel for work about 90% of the time I carry on.  Luckily my preferred skincare products come in carry-on sizes...smart marketing if you ask me!  Here are some of my favorites. Andalou Naturals Ultra Sheer Daily Defense Facial Lotion with SPF 18 ($14.95) I spent a while looking for a facial lotion product that had sunscreen in it and  had natural ingredients.  This is my personal favorite and I've been using it for about ...

I generally have a minimal make up routine when I'm not traveling, so this makes it easy for me to make quick decisions on what products to pack for travel.  Unless you know you'll be attending fancy events or clubs most nights, I recommend keeping simplicity and a neutral color palette in mind.  I usually pack the basics--concealer, foundation, mascara, and eyeliner--along with a neutral eyeshadow palette, a small blush, tinted lip balm, and the necessary make up brushes. Below are some of my go to makeup products that I wear most days and also take with me on travel.  Feel free to pull from this suggestion list or substitute with your own favorite product. 1. bareMinerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($28.50) I've recently switched to using a liquid foundation (I'm trying out different products for my wedding), but I've used this bareMinerals powder foundation for years.  One pot usually lasts me a year and it's not as messy as li...

In case you missed it, one of the beauty trends that has been on the rise is beauty box subscription services.  These companies ask you to complete a questionnaire about your beauty preferences and then hand pick and mail out beauty products for you to try.  If you end up loving any of the products you've received, you can often buy them directly from the company's website or be redirected to the specific brand's website.  Some of these companies include Goodebox , Birchbox , and Glossybox , to name a few. I have a skincare and beauty routine that works great for me.  But I also wanted to be able to discover new products without spending a ton of money on a full-sized item.  I also wanted to discover new products that are more environmentally friendly than the average drug store or super market carries.  So I was thrilled when I found Goodebox. Goodebox describes themselves as "a trial & discovery subscription box service providing expertly...