What's In My Travel Makeup Case
Pro Picks for On-the-Go Glam
As a professional makeup artist, curating a travel-friendly makeup bag is essential. Whether I’m jetting off for a destination wedding or a weekend getaway, I focus on versatile, high-performing products that keep my routine efficient and my skin glowing. Here’s a peek inside my travel makeup bag.
Complexion: Creams
Cream products are my go-to for a natural, dewy finish and easy blending:
Lightweight Foundation: Provides buildable coverage with a skin-like finish.
KOSAS Dreambeam Silicone-free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Hollywood Flawless Filter
HOURGLASS Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation
Cream Concealer: Brightens under the eyes and conceals imperfections seamlessly.
ARMANI BEAUTY Luminous Silk Concealer in shade 6
YVES SAINT LAURENT Touche Eclat All-Over Brightening Concealer Pen
Cream Blush: Adds a healthy flush and can double as a lip tint. This duo also includes a bronzer.
Cream Bronzer: Warms up the complexion and defines features naturally.
MAKEUP BY MARIO Softsculpt Multi-Use Bronzing & Shaping Serum
Complexion: Powders
To set and enhance the cream products, I pack:
Translucent Setting Powder: Controls shine and sets makeup without while blurring imperfections for a smooth complexion.
SAIE Airiest Radiant Loose Setting Powder
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder.
Pressed Powder: Ideal for touch-ups throughout the day.
FENTY BEAUTY Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
Powder Blush: Adds a pop of color and layers beautifully over cream blush.
ARMANI BEAUTY Luminous Silk Glow Blush
TOWER 28 GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush
Bronzer : Provides a radiant glow to the high points of the face.
YVES SAINT LAURENT All Hours 24h Hyper Sunkissed Glow Bronzer
HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Palette
Eyes
For versatile eye looks, I include:
Eyeshadow: A neutral palette offers a range of shades for both day and night looks.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Luxury Eyeshadow Palette
ARMANI BEAUTY Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow
Eyeliner: Defines the eyes and enhances lash lines.
VICTORIA BECKHAM Beauty Satin Kajal Eyeliner
Mascara: Lengthens and volumizes lashes for an open-eyed effect.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Exagger-Eyes Volumizing & Curling Mascara
CALIRAY Come Hell or High Water Tubing Mascara
Eyebrow Gel: Fills in and shapes brows naturally and sets brow hairs in place for a polished look.
RARE BEAUTY Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel
KOSAS Air Brown Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
Lips
To complete any look, I carry:
• SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Kiss Cupuacu Lip Butter: Keeps lips hydrated and smooth.
Lip Liner: Defines the lips and prevents feathering.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk
SAIE Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil
MAKEUP BY MARIO Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil.
Lip Gloss: Adds shine and can be layered over lipstick for dimension.
HOURGLASS Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm
DIOR Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss
LAWLESS Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss
MAKEUP BY MARIO Hydrating Lip Gloss
Lipstick: Provides color and can double as a cream blush in a pinch.
MAKEUP BY MARIO Supersatin Lipstick
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Hot Lips Lipstick 2
CHANEL Rouge Coco Flash Lip Colour
All universally flattering nude-pink lipsticks that complement the lip liner for a cohesive look.
Yes I have a large travel makeup case but these essentials ensure I’m prepared for any occasion while traveling. By focusing on multi-use products and compact packaging, I maintain a streamlined kit without sacrificing quality. These products are ideal for creating a polished, soft-glam look while traveling. Feel free to pick your favorites from each category to create your own kit and let me know if I missed your favorite!
xo, Caitlyn
