Travel essentials

As I get ready to pack up the family and go to Chicago for a few days, I'm trying my best to keep things light for myself. Between packing all the clothes/stroller/car seats (yes, I have to check two giant car seats), there is little room left for me and my daily essentials. I try to keep most of my makeup and toiletries in my carry-on, so I came up with just a few of the beauty items I'll be bringing to keep things simple but still feel like I have everything I need to get through a week away from home.

1.  GloMinerals Pressed base powder with makeup brush - has an SPF 18 which is also one less thing for me to pack

2. Oil blotters- a no brainer for walking around a city all day in August

3. A jewelry fragrance? These Lisa Hoffman bracelets are perfumed. Not sold on this yet but it sounds interesting!

4. Face cleansing wipes.  Cetaphil makes great individually packaged cleansing cloths now which is perfect for makeup remover and a gentle wash at the end of the day.

5. GloTherapeutics dry shampoo - being able to get away with one extra day without a hair wash is perfect when you're getting ready in a hotel room and just want to get your sightseeing started!

6. A product that can be used as a multipurpose lip and cheek color like Glo minerals creme blush in Fig is always a fun trick when you're on the go :)

7. My "cool as a cucumber" hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works is so tiny and smells so much better than the typical hand sanitizer. It's great for those post-flight germs, no one wants to get sick on vacation!

Let me know if you have any travel tips for me, especially suggestions for things to do while we're in Chicago :)


-Colleen