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Let’s face it, life
on the go is challenging. Though, we still want to look our best
on the road. When traveling for business you’re busy with client
meetings, conferences and marathon days. The last thing you need
to worry about is how your makeup looks. Remember to keep it
simple and less is more when it comes to beauty on the go.
Today simplicity is vital, especially with the TSA restrictions
on liquids in carry-on luggage. It is essential that you stay
informed and up to date with the latest travel news. Being
informed can make the difference between having toothpaste in
you bag or having to rely on breath mints to freshen up instead.
Even seasoned travelers fall prey to the liquid free zone.
Recently, at the Miami airport, I dumped a few personal items
into the gray plastic bin at the security checkpoint. Much to my
surprise, I had a tube of lip gloss in my possession. No, I did
not have a temper tantrum; instead I politely nodded when the TSA worker whisked away my tube of lip gloss to the land of
homeless beauty items.
I did breathe a little easier knowing that the lip gloss was a
drugstore purchase and not one of the ridiculously expensive
brands. My purse strings were not tremendously affected, though
my pride was hurt. I knew better.
Before your next trip take a look at these 10 Simple Tips to
staying beautiful on the go.
1. Keep it Simple. Leave all of the full size bottles and
containers at home. Try searching the internet for trial and
travel size toiletries. Use products that travel well and are
space savers. Towelettes are ideal options for traveling light.
Towelettes come in several forms; deodorant, lotion, perfume,
polish remover, sunscreen and insect repellent.
2. Less is More. Pack only the essentials. A wonderful addition
to your cosmetic arsenal is the all purpose or 3-in- 1
crayon/pencil. You can find terrific options for an
eye/cheek/lip pencil from several makeup manufacturers. This
multi purpose item saves lots of space and gives you a pulled
together look that is low maintenance.
3. One Color Scheme. Keep the makeup palette in the same family.
This cuts down on the amount of cosmetic items you need and it
will give you a more professional look. Try a great bronzer to
give you a little color and a great glow.
4. Let Your Eyes Have Cake. If you’re like me, I can go without
the lipstick, blush and eye shadow. Though, the one thing I must
have is mascara. Limited amounts of liquid mascara are allowed
in your carry-on luggage. If traveling through the security
checkpoint gives you the creeps, try packing some cake mascara.
Cake mascara was popular years ago and it is now being used more
often because it is travel friendly.
5. Moist Lips are Hip. Keep the lip gloss in the checked
luggage. Lipstick in limited quantities is allowed in your carry
on luggage. Make sure it is a moisturizing lipstick. Some of the
long lasting formulas are extremely drying to the lips.
6. Neat Nails Reign. Always travel with an emery board. Sharp,
pointed and metallic files are best left at home. Keep polish
plain and in neutral tones. If the polish is neutral it does not
show chips as easily. Ladies, there are even dry polish strips
available that travel well and no need to worry about the messy
bottle. Nice hands speak volumes to your clients.
7. Lighten Your Hair Load. Find a hair style that requires
little maintenance. Experiment with different lengths to find
out what works best for you. Travel with fewer hair appliances
to make your load lighter, (e.g., hair dryer, flat/curling
iron). Most hotels are upgrading their blow dryers and many have
even removed them from the wall. Thank goodness for the small
things.
8. Protect Your Skin. A great moisturizer is your best friend.
Airplanes are very dehydrating. Even if you have oily skin you
may benefit from a daily cleansing and moisturizing routine.
Most moisturizers today are available with a sunscreen. This is
further protection from the damaging affects of the sun.
9. Water Keeps You Hydrated. The single most important thing you
could do for yourself is to stay hydrated. Whether you are
traveling by car, train or airplane, the body needs water. The
human body is mostly water. Your skin, hair and nails respond
positively to hydration. Drink water before and during you trip.
Remember, alcoholic beverages dehydrate you even further.
10. Have a Great Attitude. We all know people who are attractive
and we know people who we think are beautiful. Most of the
beautiful people have an inner beauty that separates them from
the rest. Keep a good attitude. Life is short so make it
beautiful.
Reprinted with
permission of author. All rights reserved.
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