Even if we choose to pack light when it comes to our clothes, unfortunately, we can’t the same about our makeup. Our entire makeup arsenal follows us everywhere we go.
A common concern that plagues anyone and everyone who travels with makeup is: How to keep it all safe and prevent breakage. If you face a similar dilemma each time you pack, DW, we’re here to help you. Ahead, smart packing tips to help you pack your makeup the right way.
- Invest in a padded makeup bag
- Travel with multitasking products as far as possible
- Wrap them carefully
- Keep some products in your carry-on luggage
Invest in a padded makeup bag

One of the first things you need to do to ensure added safety for your makeup products is to invest in a padded makeup bag. Look for something with different organising pockets instead of throwing everything in together haphazardly. This will ensure that each of your makeup items has a designated place and won’t crack because of banging with other products.
Travel with multitasking products as far as possible

One of the best ways to ensure that you travel light, as well as, eliminate the risk of too many broken products is to carry multitasking makeup products. For example, cream blush can easily be double as an eyeshadow or a lip tint, a shimmery eyeshadow works really well as a highlighter, etc. Also, you could carry a few extra lipsticks with you as they’re extremely easy to travel with and can double up as a blush and eyeshadow.
Wrap them carefully

Another great way to ensure that your makeup products survive your travels unscathed is by wrapping them tightly in cloth napkins. This will make your products stay firmly in place, thereby reducing the chances of breakage.
Keep some products in your carry-on luggage

Carry as much as makeup as you possibly can with you in your carry-on luggage, especially powder makeup products such as eyeshadows, blushes and compacts that are more prone to breakage. This will ensure that the products are handled with much more care.
Written by Urvi Dalal on May 11, 2020
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!