My beauty wish list is yet again overflowing with some of the most raved about beauty products.
As much as I’d like to do a big splurge and treat myself (every day is a treat yo’self kinda day) the only thing coming in-between me and my new purchases is my lack of funds.
As much as I wish I could justify spending £60+ on a single product that I am yet to try, my bank account is just not set up like that.
However, in order to figure out whether a product is worth saving for or putting on my birthday list, I like to try out the travel-size version if it’s available.
Remember, travel-sized products aren’t just specifically for a holiday.
Here are 8 of the best travel-sized beauty products, if you aren’t ready to splurge on the full size.
Paula’s Choice – Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant £10
Paula’s Choice Liquid Exfoliant is one of the most hyped and best-selling products around. It’s gentle and lightweight and is great at removing dead skin cells for more radiant-looking skin. It’s ideal for blemish-prone, oily and combination types but still can be used by all skin types. It’s formulated with BHA (salicylic acid) and anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce blackheads, blemishes and redness.
REN Clean Skincare – Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic £15
A toner can be a perfect addition to any skincare routine, whether morning or night. This one by REN is great for anyone wanting to achieve a glowy and smooth look to skin that might be looking a little dull. It gently exfoliates congested skin and removes any impurities to restore radiance.
Glossier – Milky Jelly Cleanser £8
The Milky Jelly Cleanser is a favourite of mine. It’s a gentle-yet-effective creamy gel cleanser suitable for all skin types. It’s great for morning use on wet skin for a super refreshed feel or on dry skin in the evenings to remove makeup, sunscreen and impurity build-up.
Urban Decay – All Nighter Setting Spray £12
The All Nighter Setting Spray continues to be one of the most hyped setting sprays to date and it’s not hard to figure out why. Its long-lasting formulas will keep your makeup from budging for up to 16 hours, it’s a simple case of spritz, set and go and is suitable for all skin types.
NARS – Climax Mascara £9.50
One of my go-to products this lockdown has hands down been mascara. Sometimes the only thing that will brighten up my day is a volumised lash look. The Climax Mascara will give you a volumised and super buildable look from root to tip without clumping or smudging. I’ll happily make my purchase, even if it’s just for the name.
Estée Lauder – Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II £12
The Estée Lauder night repair range is one of the most notable ranges to date. Whether it’s an eye concentrate on your list or a serum like this one to give you plumped and smooth looking skin, Estée Lauder has your back. The 30ml, 50ml and 75ml bottles range anywhere from £60 to £105. Whilst extremely hefty, the mini version will make you realise why it’s so loved. Even if you don’t fancy spending your hard-earned coins on the full-size, the mini 7ml could be a recurring purchase for you.
Too Faced – Better Than Sex Mascara £12
If you’ve always wondered whether the Better Than Sex Mascara is *actually* better than sex but didn’t fancy parting with £22 for an anti-climax than the 4.8ml tube for £12 is here to save the day. Its formulation thickens, lengthens and curls lashes in just one coat. It’s so good it’ll leave you wanting more.
MAC – Mini Lipstick £12
MAC lipsticks will always have a place in my makeup bag, having been a firm favourite for almost a decade. Whether it’s Ruby Woo to take me from day to night, Velvet Teddy to reminisce about or Lady Danger to stand out, I’ll always want a shade nearby. Whilst £17.50 on a single lipstick can’t always be justified, the mini 1.8g versions are just as good as the originals!
