When Katy said she was looking for guest posts, I was happy to help because she so gratefully guest posted for me when I traveled. My traveling usually consists of flying to California to visit my sister and my nephews or going down to New Jersey for the weekend to hang out with my family. I have my travel essentials and packing pretty much down to a tee since I’ve been flying since the age of 3. However, it can be difficult with beauty products to get around the FDA rules. I never check so I always have to make sure my liquids are less than 3 oz.

1. Look for powdered products. One way to get around FDA’s liquid restrictions is with powdered products. Bare Escentuals is great for this. I love their foundation and mineral veil. Dermalogica’s Daily Microfliant is a powder but you add water to make it a paste. It’s absolutely genius! One of my favorite products to travel with.

2. Multi-purpose products. Rather than bringing multiple makeup products, look for products with multiple uses. A tinted moisturizer with SPF is a great way to keep your makeup light and protect yourself from the sun rather than bringing a foundation AND a sunscreen. Dermalogica has a Precleanse which removes makeup while also washing your face. I love their products so much!

3. Wipes aren’t just for a baby’s bottom. Wipes are also another way to avoid the liquid restrictions. You can find wipes for SPF and for removing makeup. I find Yes to Carrots towelettes refreshing and a great way to take my makeup off at the end of the day. Tocca has some SPF 30 towelettes as well.

Other helpful tips: I love subscribing to beauty samples like Birchbox because not only do you get to try out the latest beauty products, you also score samples that are great for traveling. If you don’t want to pay for a monthly subscription box, snagging samples at Sephora or from hotels is also a great way to find beauty products that meet FDA regulations.