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I love when beauty brands issue their products in miniature size — a fantastic way to dip my toe in before committing to a full-sized bottle, and they’re great for travel / gym bags / etc, too. Below are 16 fantastic beauty products that I absolutely adore that are available in a cute mini size. I own and am obsessed with each of these products. Treat yourself on your next trip by stocking up on a few!
01. GOOPGLOW EXFOLIATOR // 02. ORIBE SHAMPOO // 03. DRYBAR MINI BRUSH // 04. BIOSSANCE VITAMIN C OIL // 05. ILIA MASCARA // 06. WESTMAN ATELIER BLUSH STICK // 07. ORIBE ROYAL BLOWOUT SPRAY // 08. ORIBE TEXTURIZING SPRAY // 09. CUYANA MAKEUP CASE // 10. HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDER // 11. BYREDO PERFUME DISCOVERY SET // 12. SAIE GLOWY SUPER GEL // 13. CHRISTOPHE ROBIN SCALP SCRUB // 14. MILK MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY // 15. FARMACY MAKEUP MELTING BALM // 16. ORIGINS ROSE CLAY RETEXTURIZING MASK // 17. SUMMER FRIDAYS JET LAG MASK // 18. SADDLE STITCHES MAKEUP BAG
I have a couple of trips coming up and want to upgrade some of my own travel gear. Eyeing this suitcase, this travel hair dryer (on the rec of a good friend!), and this travel hair gadget, too.
I also recently bought this rechargeable magnifying mirror (I have been to way too many hotels with subpar lighting!) and this set of mini bottles to decant some of my products into. I really like the latter set (used on my trip to DCL recently) because the mouths are super wide, which makes them easy to pour into and easy to clean. I also have this makeup brush case in my cart. Is it unnecessary? Probably. But kind of nice to be able to find the brushes quickly vs dig through my bag each time? I’m such a sucker for everything in its place! And, just ICYMI, this tiny travel razor is THE BEST. Love that it comes in its own travel case and it has the perfect mini size.
P.S. More cute cosmetics bags here, and great travel gear for families here.
P.P.S. A word I’ve trimmed from my vocabulary.
P.P.P.S. Do you believe in shortcuts?
Oooh, great roundup! To your picks, I would add minis of Ouai wave spray as well as Glossier Milky Jelly cleanser (though the mini has been out of stock forever, so I’ve been replenishing from the full-size!) On the hair front, I’m excited about the L’Ange Le Duo 2-in-1 straightener/curler that I just ordered! It’s fairly compact and is also allegedly dual voltage, although I have a personal rule to never ever bring electric hair tools abroad 🙂
Also love the Paravel suitcase! I bought a suitcase about a year ago from Bric’s (the Ulisse 21” spinner) and I love it … except for the fact that I neglected to realize it has no side handle!!! Critical error … it works OK since it’s relatively small, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t already scouting my next carry-on size suitcase! The Paravel is really handsome (I have a weakness for hunter green!)
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Agree – the green is SO handsome and classic looking!
Thanks for all the beauty recs. Hadn’t heard of L’Ange!
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You know, I hadn’t heard of L’Ange either — my 13-y-o stepdaughter recently turned me on to it! Perks of having a young beauty obsessive in the family! 🙂
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Merci!!
I have that exact suitcase / colorway and it’s held up beautifully through ~50 domestic and international trips over the past three years. One small part broke and customer service was incredibly responsive and helpful in sending a replacement part and video instructions on fixing. I like that it’s chic and durable, but a little different than the sea of Away bags in airports these days. I have the matching colorway in their packing cubes too!
Oo thank you for the intel!!!
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