Seven days of Style: Nonliquid cosmetics that fly
Filed under: Hair Care, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care
Given the travel restrictions that ban all liquids and gels in carry-on luggage, you might wonder if you'll have to go with the "natural look" while flying -- sure you can pack and check your liquid foundation, perfume, mascara, and lip gloss, but who the heck checks luggage for a quick weekend hop to Vegas?!?!Not to worry, Glamour Globetrotter! Inspired by an article on USA Today, Styledash is here to pack your train case full of nonliquid cosmetics that are a-ok with the TSA.
- Monday - Monday morning, gotta brush away all the red wine and vodka/cranberry stains from the weekend, but toothpaste won't fly because it is considered liquid, even if it's not a "gel." The best invention of the last five years? Oral-B Brush-Ups, available for under $2 for a six-pack at any drugstore. And while you're at it, don't forget the floss.
- Tuesday - Facial cleanser is easy, just stick with a bar. Everyone's favorite Cetaphil comes in a bar format, and one of the most popular at the department store is Clinique facial cleansing bar. You can also go with cleansing cloths that are dry out of the package, but you moisten with water to activate and foam up the cleanser. Dove Cool Moisture cleansing cloths are $6 for a package of 30. That's enough for a two-week vacay!
- Wednesday - This one is tough. Moisturizer -- does it come in any format other than liquid? Your best bet here is to go with a cleanser that has pretty heavy moisturizing properties. Abovementioned, the entire line of Dove Cool Moisture will do a good job.
- Thursday - After the regular "clean-up" routine, it's time to actually apply your makeup, and what goes first? Foundation, of course. These days, though, you're going to have to go without, or else turn to a powder foundation. You can also make it easier on yourself overall and use a dual formula powder/foundation in a compact. USA Today recommends NARS, which can be applied sheer as a powder when dry, or for heavier coverage with a moistened sponge. It's $45 at Sephora. If the cost of your airplane ticket has cut into your budget, try Neutrogena Healthy Skin Cream Powder Makeup at the drugstore.
- Friday - Party time calls for dramatic lashes, but you're going to have to take cake mascara, over which you glide a moistened mascara wand. USA Today recommends La Femme's Cake Mascara, available at Amazon for $6.95. Paula Dorf also makes a cake mascara for $20.
- Saturday - Hitting the beach? Though you may be sitting under the shade of an umbrella, you still need to wear sunscreen! USA Today tips us off to SPF-50 bronzer from Avene Thermale. Because it's pressed into a compact, it's approved by the TSA. And why not go double duty? Make sure your powder foundation has SPF in it, too.
- Sunday - Time to head back, and you need a little refreshing scent to make that last leg of the trip. According to the TSA, moistened towelettes are fine, so look for any perfumed cotton cloths. Bvlgari has 12 towelettes for $25 at Sephora. Marc Jacobs also makes a perfume solid, $55.
