These 9 Dual-Purpose Beauty Products Take You From Vacay to Class
Summer is a busy time, and it can be hard to juggle your jam-packed schedule. You’re running from work to happy hour, then traveling on the weekends and still trying to fit in classes on top of it all.
Whew.
One of the hardest parts? Having to carry a heavy bag with you everywhere you go. Beauty products – while totally necessary – can be one of the biggest weights. They are heavy and sometimes come in big, bulky containers that are hard to pack.
Luckily, there are some fantastic, high-quality products that come in a mini size, perfect for throwing in your bag and running out to your next adventure. We’ve rounded up some of the best easy-to-tote products.
These items are small enough to fit in your makeup bag but still pack in the benefits so you can look your best all summer long:
Cleanser
This natural cleanser will wash away sweat, dirt and makeup and leaves behind a smooth fresh complexion. The cleanser is formulated with grapeseed oil and chamomile to calm and give skin a radiant glow.
Buy it now: Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser, $14, 1.69oz
Overnight mask
Even while traveling, nighttime treatments are important. This rich mask will replenish skin’s moisture and repair dry skin, minimizing premature aging. It comes in a convenient single-use packet and a small travel-sized bottle.
Buy it now: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, $26, 2.5 fl oz
BB cream with sunscreen
Get a #flawless glow with this mini tinted moisturizer by Tarte. It’s formulated with sunscreen so it’ll fight off those harsh UV rays while also minimizing redness and evening out your complexion.
Buy it now: Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, $37
Tinted chapstick
Nothing is worse than dry, sunburned lips. This lip balm helps to nourish dry lips while also protecting from damaging UVA and UVB rays.
Buy it now: Nivea A Kiss of Protection Sun Protection Lip Care SPF 30, $2
Lip color
Get that rosy glow and the perfect pink lips to match with this duo. The creamy blush is perfect for summer humidity, and the bright pink adds a fun, flirty glow.
Buy it now: Tarte Energy Lip Duo, $19
Beach hair spray
Replace that bulky blow dryer with this salt-infused spray to get the perfect beach waves. It has UV filters so it’ll protect hair from harsh effects of the sun while also adding extra condition to dry ends.
Buy it now: Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion. $17, 1.5oz
Shampoo and conditioner
Say goodbye to bad hair days. This powerful shampoo and conditioner duo is formulated with Living Proof’s patented molecule, OFPMA, which will make hair more beautiful and healthy and also keep it clean longer.
Buy it now: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner, $27 each, 8oz
Mini flat iron
Lighten up that carry-on by leaving bulky flat irons at home and packing this mini version. It’ll do the same job as a normal flat iron and save prime suitcase real estate to pack other necessities.
Buy it now: DryBar The Tiny Tress Press, $50
Body butter
Even in the sticky summer, it’s important to keep skin moisturized. This travel-sized body butter has the perfect scent for summer and will keep skin looking and feeling healthy all season long.
Buy it now: The Body Shop Mango Body Butter, $6