When you’re traveling, you want easy access to clean ingredients. From tallow skincare to multifunctional cream blush, here’s our TSA-approved list of product minis you can take anywhere.
Once you start using ancestral skincare, you’ll quickly realize that you can’t live without it. Water-based lotion formulas dry you out, and even though your breakouts are less frequent, you need an emotional support cleanser on-the-go. When traveling, you’re no longer comfortable picking up a few extra products from the drugstore shelves — because you read ingredient labels.
Half the fun of becoming an ancestral skincare expert is building curated collections of your favorite products, including mini versions to travel with. Let’s fill your carry-on with bestselling makeup and skincare to keep you feeling fresh.
First, a Couple of Quick TSA Guidelines
For quick reference, here’s how to pack properly for air travel according to the TSA.
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Each individual liquid product has to be 3.4 ounces or less
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You need to pack all your liquids together in a clear quart-sized bag
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There may be additional guidelines for overseas travel
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Some cream products like cream blush may count as liquid
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Lip balm and other solid products (like deodorant) don’t count as liquid
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Make sure your toiletry bag is easily accessible in your carry on
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Any liquids larger than 3.4 ounces need to go in your checked baggage
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We prioritize solid and powder products to make packing easier
Your Travel Beauty Kit Should Include…
Hygiene essentials for a quick refresh, high-performance skincare, and your makeup favorites. Pack these carry-on-friendly clean beauty essentials for your next family camping trip, overseas vacation, or bachelorette party.
Just the Essentials
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Natural Deodorant. Pro tip: as much as we encourage you to make the switch to natural deodorant, don’t do it while you’re on vacation. Only pack this if your body is well-adjusted to clean ingredients. Bring a fresh stick in your favorite scent.
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Dry Shampoo. Freshen up your hair after a long airplane ride or sweaty National Park hike. The ingredients in our Dry Shampoo are safe for kids, too, so you can bring one product for the whole family.
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Activated Charcoal Bar. Oil cleansing is our favorite cleansing method, but bringing a small bottle of oil for your travels isn’t always practical. Instead, the Activated Charcoal Face Bar cleanses gently and naturally with 100% grass-fed tallow and charcoal.
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Sun Stick. Get quick sun protection on the go that you don’t have to pack in your TSA-approved toiletry bag. Since the Sun Stick comes in solid form, it’s great for air travel and easy to grab for road trips.
Skincare Travel Kit
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Hydrating Tallow Stick. If you use tallow moisturizer daily, the best way to bring it with you is with the on-the-go tallow stick. Just a few quick swipes and your skin is instantly hydrated. You can also include our bestselling Frankincense Face Balm from the Mini Balm Set.
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Nephrite Gua Sha. Traveling is perhaps the easiest way to get dehydrated, and this usually translates to morning puffiness. Bring your gua sha stone to reset your skin, and drink plenty of electrolytes.
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Glow Serum. We’ve polled enough customers to know that this is the universal can’t-live-without-it Toups product. This is your permission slip to pack the Glow Serum (it’s small enough to pass the TSA guidelines) and stick with your nighttime routine. You’ll feel grounded and at home wherever you go.
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Tinted Lip Balm. With all the hydrating power of tallow, the tinted version of our lip balm is multifunctional for travel. Pack it in your makeup or skincare bag, and get a touch of moisture and color while you’re on the move.
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Ultra-Hydrating Salve. For those small injuries like cuts, scrapes, cracked heels, and sunburns that always pop up when you’re away from home. Use a plant-based salve alongside your favorite tallow balm for faster cell regeneration.
Easy Makeup Must-Haves
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Cream Cheek Tint. A clean makeup bestseller, the Cream Cheek Tint is a multifunctional product you can use on your lips and cheeks for extra rosiness.
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Long Lash Mascara. If you’re traveling with just the makeup essentials, make sure to include mascara. It’s one of those quick products that instantly makes you feel elevated. Ours comes in a smaller container (since it’s preservative-free) for each trip. It’s also easy to remove with a cleanser or soap.
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Concealer. If you want to simplify your makeup routine, pack a cream concealer for easy use. Or get our bestselling Clean Contour Kit to have a full face of makeup with just three products.
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Cream Luminizer Pot. For a little extra glow, the luminizer comes in cream, so it’s easy to dab on at the end of your makeup routine. Add it to your cheekbones, cupid’s bow, and the tip of your nose.
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Clear Lip Gloss. The dewy makeup glow is still one of the most popular looks. Dab the gloss on your lips or even your cheeks for a quick refresh, and glide it over the Cream Cheek Tint for extra shine.
Every Trip Is Different. Your Travel Beauty Kit Should Be, Too.
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