What's in my Travel Toiletries Bag?

Today I'm sharing my travel toiletries bag!  Over many years of traveling, I have come up with a system I like for packing my toiletries.  In fact, I leave this bag packed all the time.  Before a trip, I might need to add a few makeup items or refresh some of the supplies.  But in general, I am ready to go, and it doesn't take me long to pack.

I would describe my packing style as middle of the road.  I'm not a complete minimalist, bringing only the absolute essential items.  I have seen some travel experts that recommend bringing the bare minimum, buying whatever else you need at your destination.  That's not for me!  

On the other hand, I don't take full size products.  Sometimes that means I change my routine a little to accommodate various sample sized products that I have.  I also don't pack items like shampoo or soap, since I will use what the hotel offers.  

Isn't this a fun print on my travel toiletries bag?  I got this at Target a few years ago.  This folding, hanging style is my absolute favorite.  I have tried switching to a zipper bag several times, but always go back to this.  A few things I like about it:  it hangs up, I can see everything, it keeps things organized, and it has waterproof sections.  You can find similar products at:  Target here and here OR Amazon here and here.

Here's a look inside.  After I took this picture, I actually had to remove the liquids to put them in a ziploc bag.  I just hate that rule!  On this trip, I will be actually carrying the suitcase on, so I won't be able to leave the toiletries bag intact for security.  

The general organization is:  first aid at the top, various grooming items in the middle, and make-up in the bottom compartment.

I pulled out most of the items to show you what I bring along on a trip.  In the photo above:

• Antibiotic ointment - you never know when someone will have a cut or blister
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Moisturizer - this time it's a sample from Clinique, along with a facial oil from L'Occitane
• Hairspray

• Band Aids - lots and lots of band aids
• Nail and cuticle clippers, nail files too
• Advil, Benadryl, and Imodium
• Sewing kit, scissors, and safety pins
• Small hair brush 

Here's a look at the typical make up selections in the bottom compartment.

• Vaseline - great for moisturizing or soothing skin irritations
• Magnifying mirror - a must for my eyes
• Lip stick and lip gloss - these are both samples from a beauty box
• Eye brow pencil - I've tried many but always go back to this one from Maybelline
• Eye liner - Justine recommended this Rimmel waterproof liner and I've used it ever since
• Eye shadow and one of my favorite mascaras
• A sample size of a foundation (It Cosmetics CC Cream)
• A sample size of perfume (this time it's Jo Malone)
• Not pictured - my favorite powder foundation from Cover Girl

I hope you enjoyed this peak into my travel bag!  Maybe you picked up an idea for packing your own toiletries bag?  Here are a few more things I do to get ready for a trip.

This zipper pouch from Thirty One is my absolute favorite way to carry travel documents.  I know that everything is accessible on my phone, but I still like to print out all my boarding passes, travel info, attractions tickets, and reservation info.  I just slide it all into this flat bag, along with a travel book.  And it keeps everything together.  

I always pack a selection of zip loc bags in all sizes.  They always come in handy for something.  I also pack a kitchen trash bag to use for a laundry bag.  When I come home, I just dump the contents of the bag into the washing machine (sorting the whites out as I go.)

What travel plans do you have for the rest of 2018?  

Do you have any packing tips for me?

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