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