What's in my travel makeup bag?

After many months, my long awaited vacation is finally here. I don't get much vacation time from work and money is a little right, but every year my whole family takes a trip to my Grandparents lake house. This year, I get to spend 4 days with the family and I'm very excited, it's been a long time coming.

I just recently watched a video from Makeupbytiffanyd, and she was packing for New York. She mentioned that the morning of or before her trip she puts on a full face of makeup and brings everything she used so that nothing you would need is forgotten. I then thought to myself, 'What a genius idea.' And that's exactly what I did for this trip.

First was my moisturizer and primer. I ran out of my Jergens Daily Faial moisturizer so I've been using my Clean and Clear Moisturizer which does the job, but it's definitely not my favorite. I'm also running a little low on my Benefit Pore Fessional, so just in case I ran out, I also brought my Lancôme primer which I love!

Foundation didn't really feel necessary for the type of trip I was going on so I packed my Smashbox Camera Ready BB cream. Also, a new purchase, the day of my trip, I also brought along the Smashbox Camera Ready CC cream in light. I wanted to compare the two.

For concealer, my newest favorite is my Nars Creamy Concealer. Unfortunately, this product is also on its last leg. I brought along my Benefit Boing concealer in case I ran out.

Also, I'm sure you heard me talk about this at least once before, my Rimmel Stay Matte powder. An all time must have product. I also packed my Sonia Kashuk Undectable Cream Bronzer and MAC Soft Sand Bronzer. This is the type if vacation where you can really enjoy Bronzer since you are getting a little sun. My highlighter is MAC Superb which is my all time favorite.

My eyebrows are an absolute most. As I showed in my MAC eyeshadow collection I use Cork and Espresso mixed together and i finish that off with Maybelline Great Lash brow gel. Rimmel Scandaleyes in the shade Nude is wonderful to brighten up the eyes. My go to mascara is Maybelline The Rocket mascara and also MAC Painterly paint pot is something I can't forget.

My Z Palette is my travel friend. I always trade out the colors for what I feel necessary for the occasion, and it travels great. My look for this trip has been Naled Lunch on the lid, Soft Brown in the crease, Folie in the outer corner, and Orb as my highlight.

I'm a blush fanatic and even if I'm only going for a few days, I need options. This trip I brought along Blushbaby, Fleur Power, and Pink Tea. I like to choose colors that will go with anything and these three are my go-tos.

My next weakness is brushes. I feel like these are things that you can't slim down on. Travel brushes just don't work for me. So these are the ones that made the cut for the trip.

I really hope you guys enjoyed this. The pictures are great, but I did take these pictures (notice the 80's carpet from the cabin). Thanks again!

-Kady

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