Beauty Packing Guide

We’ve laid out a road map to help you successfully pack for each kind of travel destination.

Written by Jenny Kleinknecht

Packing… one of those necessary tasks we all dread when getting ready for that much anticipated vacation. Whether you are a notorious over-packer or just need to edit out items that aren’t exactly needed (you just never know, right?!), now, with a little extra planning, you can strip out the excess and get on with your vacation with minimal baggage and plenty of room to pick up goodies along the way.

 
Destination: The City

Think simple, chic, layers. Pack items that you can mix and match to create a variety of outfits without having to overload on a bunch of pieces.

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Beauty Must-Haves:

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/City-makeup1-e1422567061681.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”Lorac, POREfection Foundation, $36.00, loraccosmetics.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/City-skincare1-e1422565854882.jpg” title=”Skincare” description=”Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy, Restoring Eye Cream, $185.00, neimanmarcus.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/City-skincare2.jpeg” title=”Skincare” description=”Estee Lauder, Clear Difference Advanced Blemish Serum, $82.00, sephora.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/NuFace-Mini-Device-Special-Edition-199-mynuface.com_-e1422567852247.jpg” title=”Skincare” description=”NuFace, Mini Device, Special Edition, $199.00, nuface.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/City-hair1-e1422568188892.png” title=”Hair” description=”Shu Uemara Art of Hair Remedy Extreme Restoration Treatment, $68.00, shuuemaraartofhair.com” ]

Destination: The Beach

Skip the heavy towels and swap in a sexy sarong. They’re lightweight, take up minimal space in your suitcase and multi-use: wear it as a wrap, lay it out as a towel for sunbathing, and use it as a towel to dry off after a dip in the pool.

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/LOLO1-e1422569732940.jpg” title=”The Bag” description=”LOLO, White Mesh Beach Bag, $70.00, lolobag.com” ]

Beauty Must-Haves:

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Beach_Resort-makeup1-e1422569857908.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”NARS, Bronzer in Laguna, $38.00, sephora.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Beach_Resort-makeup21-e1422574630597.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”Estee Lauder, Double Wear Stay-in-Place, $37.00, sephora.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Epicuren-X-Treme-Cream-Propolis-Sunscreen-SPF-45-epicuren2-e1422574791186.jpg” title=”Skincare” description=”Epicuren, X-Treme Cream Propolis Sunscreen SPF 45+, epicuren.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Kate-Somerville-Somerville-360-Body-Self-Tanning-Towelettes-e1422575018459.jpg” title=”Skincare” description=”Kate Somerville 360 Body Self Tanning Towelettes, $48.00, katesomerville.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Beach_Resort-hair1.jpg” title=”Hair” description=”Kerastase, Masque Elixir, $65.00, kerastase-usa.com”

Destination: Camping

You’re likely to be spending a lot of time out in the heat and sun, pack neutral colored clothes in lightweight fabrics and bring layers for the early mornings and evenings when the sun isn’t out and the air feels cooler.

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Kooba1-e1422575990709.jpg” title=”The Bag” description=”Kooba, Farrah Hobo, $468.00, kooba.com” ]

 Beauty Must-Haves

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Safari-makeup1-e1422576129502.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”YSL, BB Cream SPF 25, $50.00, yslbeautyus.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Safari-Makeup3-e1422576250306.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”Prescriptives, *Magic Liquid Powder, $39.50, prescriptive.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Safari-skincare1-e1422576343480.jpeg” title=”Skincare” description=”La Prairie, ‘Skin Caviar’ Luxe Souffle Body Cream, $300.00, nordstrom.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pureology-Hydrate-Shampoo-62-ulta.com_1-e1422576486125.jpg” title=”Hair” description=”Pureology, Hydrate Shampoo, $62.00, ulta.com” ]

Destination: Yoga Retreat

Your retreat location will most likely have spare yoga mats and mat wipes, but no one wants to be caught with their pants down (wink, wink), pack your own wipes and yoga mat. The mat fits easily in the overhead bins and flight attendants rarely count it as an extra carry on. As a last resort, it is ok to fold your mat.

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Yoga-Luggage1-e1422577079112.jpg” title=”The Bag” description=”Delsey, Chatelet Cabin Trolley Case, $254.99, delsey.us” ]

Beauty Must-Haves

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Yoga-makeup1-e1422577246116.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”MAC, Super Sculpt Superblack Lash, $17.00, maccosmetics.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Yoga-skincare31-e1422577385731.jpg” title=”Skincare” description=”Prescriptives, Super Line Preventor Xtreme, $80.00, prescriptives.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Screen-Shot-2015-01-29-at-7.34.04-PM-e1422588891291.png” title=”Skincare” description=”Epicuren, Hand Bag Essential Trio French Lavendar, epicuren.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Yoga-hair1-e1422577443159.png” title=”Hair” description=”Shu Uemura, Art of Hair Nourishing Oil, $69.00, violetgrey.com” ]

Destination: The Surf

One word – Sunscreen! Nothing ruins a vacation faster that a lobster red sunburn. So don’t skimp on leaving space for this. It might just be the most important thing you bring!

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Screen-Shot-2015-01-29-at-7.37.55-PM.png” title=”The Bag” description=”Burton, Wheelie Cargo Travel Bag, $259.95, burton.com” ]

Beauty Must-Haves

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Surf-makeup1-e1422577946171.jpeg” title=”Makeup” description=”YSL, Touche Eclat Concealer, $41.00, yslbeautyus.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Surf-makeup21-e1422578053571.jpg” title=”Makeup” description=”Prescriptives, Lash Envy Volumizing Mascara, $39.50, prescriptives.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Surf-skincare-e1422578172787.jpg” title=”Skincare” description=”Epicuren, Anti-Aging Lip Balm, $14.00, epicuren.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Surf-skincare21-e1422578496259.jpeg” title=”Skincare” description=”Estee Lauder, ‘Nutritious Rosy Prism’ Radiant Gel Emulsion, $75.00, shop.nordstrom.com” ]

[red_feature image_url=”https://retreatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Redken-Blonde-Idol1-e1422578619273.jpg” title=”Hair” description=”Redken, Blonde Idol, redken.com” ]