Find the right bag
Not all toiletry bags are created equal. Zip closures are a must, as you don’t want to be fiddling around with poppers or running the risk of your toiletries escaping in your suitcase and potentially ruining a week’s worth of outfits. As for the shape, a lie-flat bag, like our limited edition Portobello, is perfect for doing your makeup on the go and minimising rummaging.

Make your skincare mini
Good makeup needs a good base. Even if you’re only going away for one night, you’ll still need your skincare with you to wash away the day, moisturiser to hydrate and SPF to shield your skin. If full-size skincare is taking up too much space in your case, swap for stackable, skincare minis so you don’t have to compromise on your routine when you’re away from home.

Think about the scenarios
Just like you’d plan our outfits based on your itinerary, think about what makeup you actually need for the trip. A bulky eyeshadow palette, for example, is probably as unnecessary as a third pair of heels. How likely are you to have the time, or an inclination, for a convoluted smoky eye when it’s baking outside? In most cases, a streamlined edit of cream-based makeup you can swipe and go is perfect.

Pick complementary shades
To make getting ready as seamless as possible, you’ll need makeup in complementary shades. The Lip Reset Kit combines a glossy, non-sticky lip oil with a creamy liner in perfectly matched colours. Trinity is the ultimate summer multitasker, with a coordinating matte and glow end, to help you create a harmonious makeup look across your lips, cheeks and eyes.

Split your products between suitcase and hand luggage
We’ve all been there – that stomach-dropping moment when you realise everyone else has picked their suitcase off the carousel and yours is nowhere to be seen. For scenarios where your luggage takes a holiday all on its own, it’s a relief to know you’ve got your makeup in your carry on. Plus, a quick slick of lipstick will perk up even the most exhausted skin after a flight.

Take as much as you can with you in your hand luggage. Streamline as much as possible, focusing on multi-tasking products and shades that work in perfect harmony. If there’s anything particularly fragile or prone to leaking, wrap it in a T-Towel before putting it in your bag.

Powder makeup is likely to break when travelling, so swap anything powder based for cream formulas instead. These won’t crumble during turbulence, so you don’t run the risk of arriving at your destination with a makeup bag filled with dust.

Only pack what you will actually use. Start by completely emptying your makeup bag and be intentional about the products you put back in. If you’re taking a base product, consider decanting a little from the tube into a T-Pot to save space.