The Travel Makeup Bag (5 Day Trip)

I've been literally scrambling for the deadline as I'm writing this post and that I should be packing my bags for tomorrow's trip. And I've been watching numerous how to pack videos, constantly looking out for some tips. And as this will be published I will probably be in Manila by then. But if you fancy a bit of snooping around in my travel makeup bag, have a look at this post.

What’s In My Travel Makeup Bag?

This year, if plans are set in place. I might be going out of the country. So I don't think planning what I'll be bringing with me for travel is a bad thing, right?

Of course everything is subject to change when I get new products or really analyzing what will be more suitable to lug along when I'm travelling. But this is what is currently  am planning on bringing.

Paring down was hard, let me just say that now. As stereotypical as it may seem What if's just keep popping in my head. What if I'll need something long-lasting? Something more moisturizing? More photo-friendly?

But basically I just thought of the products which I just rely on a regular basis which are just what one needs when they're away from the comfort of their vanity table.

What I Currently Lug around In Makeup Bag

Recently, I have been invited to more and more unplanned gatherings and impromptu outings, and for someone like me who is surprisingly very low key with touch ups and maintenance with makeup, it's time to step up my usual basic makeup bag or lack thereof, up until a few months ago I usually just trot around with a couple of lipsticks and blotting sheets. Then when I saw how makeup just disappears on my face after work, time to bring back the big guns, I thought.

I got this Makeup bag from VMV Hypoallergenics a couple of years back, It's nice and roomy but quite a pain to maintain since it;s white.

I currently bring along these things at the moment.

Blotting Powder

An oily skinned girl's ESSENTIAL.

NARS Creamy Radiant concealer

High Coverage, blends like a dream, and reliable.

Estee Lauder Cyber White Powder

Not really a favorite but it's pretty enough to whip out for touch ups and the powder is average so no complaints here, but I basically just trying to use it up.

Happy Skin Lippies

In shades Under the sheets, a deep nudy Kylie Jenner would go for this color and Hold my Hand, "a louder and warmer, leaning-to-red-pink-but-not-quite shade" according to my previous post about this. Both shades are good for either day or night when really expertly applied.

Nivea Lip Balm

Since my lips can get so dry sometimes, lipstick moisture is not enough,

ELF Blush Brush

My favorite whatever brush

Beauty Products I Currently Lug Around In My Makeup Bag

It's been a year since I've done a "What's in my bag?" post and the older posts are gone so to make up for that, I'm showing you what I currently bring in my makeup bag.

Blotting Paper

An Oily Skinned girl's must have and something I'd definitely bring on an deserted island. My favorite is the Clean and Clear blotting paper. I have a strange feeling of accomplishment 

Neutrogena Shine Control Powder

For when blotting paper can take off the makeup at times, it's nice to retouch with powder. This is a translucent one, so no chance of adding cakey-ness to the mix.

ELF Studio blush brush

A handy brush to have on hand, wonderful for powder products and honestly I don't think I can live without this. And it's cheap and locally available too!

Versace Versense travel sized perfume

Got the set a while back and it's more convenient than bringing a full-sized bottle.

Etude House Lip balm

This is a no brainer.

The Face Shop Black Label lipstick in No. 2

MAC Lipstick in See Sheer

MAC Lipstick in Chatterbox

Must you question why a girl brings more than one lipstick in her bag? Hahaha. This is for when I feel like leveling up my look with a brighter pink or when my mood changes.

So what's in your bag?