No two words instill fear into beauty fans more than 'hand luggage'. Trying to squeeze an extensive skincare stash into one plastic bag is not the relaxing start to a holiday anyone looks for. While you can be super organised and do the decanting yourself (Muji does a great selection of plastic bottles), you could also just pick up a ready made kit of miniatures and be good to go. A plethora of beauty brands offer travel kits containing all the essentials you need whether it's skincare, makeup hair or the whole lot. Not only does this make travelling far less stressful (hands up who always forgets something), it is also a great way to experiment with a new brand without comitting to full size bottles (or prices). Oh, and it goes without saying that everything in miniature is automatically ten times more adorable, which is reason itself to invest.
Check out our edit of must-have kits below...
Cowshed Pocket Cow Bath & Body Set
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Make your Airbnb feel like a room at Soho House by stuffing your bathroom with Cowshed products. This kit contains five 30ml bottles of Cowshed’s best selling products housed in an airport security ready, transparent case. Products include two showers gels (invigorating and soothing) along with a shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
£17,feelunique.com
REN Grab & Go Travel Kit
REN’s grab and go kit does what it says on the tin taking care of all your shower and skincare needs in one handy travel sized pack. Inside is REN’s cult cleanser (the Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel), their heavenly scented Neroli and Grapefruit Body Wash and Body Cream, plus shampoo, conditioner, day cream and night cream. Packing made easy peasy.
£22, feelunique.com
Moroccanoil Repair & Style Travel Set
Avoid a Monica-esque meltdown when your hair hits the heat with Morroccanoil’s essential kit. Containing four argan oil infused products - a shampoo, conditioner, hairspray and their hair hero, the Moroccanoil treatment - your locks will certainly thank you.
£26.85, feelunique.com
This Works Travel Sleep Kit
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Whether it’s jet lag or an unfamiliar environment, sleep can easily be disrupted when travelling. If you struggle with drifting off or sleeping solidly then this kit could be just the thing. Containing This Works’ famous pillow spray, a rollerball version of the treatment (ideal for pulse points or on the plane), as well as a light blocking eye mask.
£15, thisworks.com
Charlotte Tilbury Daytime Chic Look
Charlotte Tilbury is the queen when it comes makeup kits, and her Daytime Chic set is our favourite for throwing in your hand luggage. It's packed with everything you need for a quick makeup transformation including primer, eyeliner, mascara and one of her iconic beach sticks - a buildable lip and cheek tint. Coming in at under 40 quid makes it quite the bargain too.
£38.50, charlottetilbury.com
Nuxe The Essentials Travel Kit
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Nothing reminds of summer holidays like Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse- the chic French oil perfect for slathering on limbs after a day in a sun. This kit also comes with brand’s cleansing gel, equally excellent shower oil and a nourishing hand cream ideal for counteracting the harsh airplan air-con.
£13.50, cultbeauty.co.uk
Dermalogica Starter Kit
To keep up a dedicated skin routine while you're away it’s worth investing in one of Dermalogica’s starter kits. Containing five mini travel sized products, including cleanser, toner, moisturiser and eye cream, there is a kit designed specifically for every skin type (normal/dry, normal/oily, oily, dry).
£30, libertylondon.com
Bumble and Bumble Surf Travel Set
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For the ultimate holiday hair don’t forget to pack Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Travel Set. The shampoo, conditioner and salt spray kit will guarantee day-at-the-beach waves even if you’re on a city break.
£18, feelunique.com
Aesop London Kit
If you love Aesop’s minimalist packaging and effective formulas as much as us, this bumper kit is likely to make your holiday. The sleek black case contains everything you need for a getaway in adorable miniature form including some of our all time favourites - the Geranium Leaf Cleanser and the Parsley-Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator.
£50, aesop.com
Diptyque Face & Body Care Travel Pouch
Take a bit of a luxury with you wherever you travel with Diptyque's skincare stuffed travel pouch. In here you’ll find everything you need to complete your facial skincare routine plus scented shower goodies.
£58, selfridges.com
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