My Travel Makeup Bag

Two very exciting things are happening this weekend: 1. Eurovision is on! 2. I'm going on holiday to Japan! Both of those things induce the sort of unbridled joy in me more typical of toddlers; however, only one requires me to spend a good few hours deciding what makeup I'm going to need for the next two weeks.

As I've previously lamented here my skin does not travel well which means some of my usual makeup just doesn't sit right on my face. Along with the requisite skin rescuers, I pack all of the cream products sanity will allow because they meld with my skin nicely despite its arid surface. 

Face-wise, base-wise I've packed the Dior Glow Maximizer primer and Chanel CC Cream in beige 20 (I'm usually beige 10 but this only comes in beige 20 or beige rose 20 but it's fine once I blend it out). It's SPF 30/PA +++ and that can't be bad, right? To cover my dark circles and blemishes I'm employing the services of the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer because well, the name says it all. And to set everything, or for touch ups, I'll be carrying around the BareMinerals Mineral Veil setting powder.

For all things eyes I'm relying on the Maybelline Colour Tattoos in Barely Branded and Bad to the Bronze - the cream formulas are long lasting and there's ne'er a crease to be seen. Also along for the ride because of its lasting power is the MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack. I'm on a bit of a navy kick at the moment so I've also packed Rimmel's Scandaleyes waterproof kohl kajal pencil in Deep Blue. I've never had much luck with low-end mascaras but I'm trusting in Maybelline's The Colossal Volum' Express mascara to change my mind because it seems to get such good reviews. I haven't tried it yet so this could all go horribly wrong. Speaking of trailing low-end products, I'm still deciding how I feel about the BYS Brow and Eye pencil - it's great for bold brows but maybe a bit much for everyday? That's why I've also packed Benefit's Gimme Brow as a lazy option.

Finally! Lip options! This MAC Hello Kitty Tinted Lip Conditioner is getting on now but I still love it as something I can throw in my bag which provides both hydration and a pretty pink tint. The YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in 16 Orange Impertinent is a great peachy colour for everyday wear. Lastly, Nars matte lip pencil in Cruella is the ultimate red for dinner and those crazy robot karaoke nights. 

And if that's not enough, there's always all of those beautiful duty-free counters and Japanese makeup displays waiting for my patronage.