Travel Fab: Tiny but Mighty Makeup Kits

E.L.F Studio Mini On The Go Palette

Just as some people can travel with only one pair of shoes while others need more options, some of us (we know who we are) need more than one shade of eyeshadow, even on trips. Luckily, E.L.F. has packed 22 pieces of makeup into a tiny compact that will fit in your pocket (it's only 1" x 3.6" x 2.4"). The E.L.F Studio Mini On the Go Palette lives up to its brand's name (E.L.F stands for eyes, lips, face), offering up 10 eye shadows, five lip glosses, three blushes, and one mascara, plus applicators/brushes.

Sonia Kashuk Deluxe Travel Brush Set

Small versions of the eight brushes you use most pack away neatly into the Sonia Kashuk Deluxe Travel Brush Set's included case, which keeps them organized (and most importantly, clean and protected from germs). You may even be tempted to replace your regular-sized brushes with these high-quality ones from Sonia Kashuk once you see how well they work (and you'll have more room for makeup in your everyday bag).

Sephora Z Palette

No need to buy extra makeup—bring your favorite essentials with you with the handy customizable Z Palette from Sephora. This neat kit comes with everything you need to assemble a travel set from your existing eye shadows, blushes, powders, concealers, lipsticks, etc.—no matter what brand they are. It comes with metal stickers to magnetize non-metal pans, and a metal spatula and instruction guide to make it easy.

Studio 10 Age Defy Skin Perfector

From dry plane air to jetlag, travel takes a toll on your face, but you'll never show it when you have Studio 10's Age Defy Skin Perfector. This palette includes a primer (to hide fine lines and enlarged pores), color correctors (to cancel out redness and dark circles), and concealer/ foundation shades. The makeup is infused with antioxidant oil and a vitamin complex to help your skin feel good no matter what you put it through.

The Stowaway Kit

Need the right shades for your skin and nothing more? Pick your own shades with The Stowaway Kit. Choose your own colors for each of the six travel-size products that are included: BB cream, concealer, cheek and lip rouge, lipstick, eyeliner, and mascara. Stowaway Cosmetics' website even shows all the shades available on models with different skin tones, so you can get a good idea of what they'll look like in real life.

Buxom Passport Collection Day Tripper Edition

This little assortment of beauty products comes in a tiny zippered pouch with a mirror that can also be used to stash your cash and cards while on the road. It's super small and lightweight (just 3.2 ounces), yet the Day Tripper assortment has everything you need for either a casual daytime look or a more dressed-up nighttime face: eyeshadow, mascara, bronzer, blush, lip cream, and brushes.

Urban Decay Naked On The Run

Urban Decay's line of Naked eyeshadow palettes has a cult following, with thousands of glowing reviews. The most popular eyeshadow shades, plus mascara, eyeliner, blush, and bronzer, are all packed into this limited edition Naked on the Run compilation that's perfect for travel.

Benefit Life Of The Party Makeup Kit

We're obsessed with Benefit Cosmetics' Benetint lip stain—it's long-lasting, and can be used on lips and cheeks. So we can't not buy the brand's Beauty Blowout Full-Face Makeup Kit, which contains the lip tint, mascara, primer, blush, eyeshadow, and brushes, all in a cute little box.

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Caroline Morse loves combining fashion, beauty, and travel. Follow her adventures around the world on Instagram @TravelWithCaroline and on Twitter @CarolineMorse1.

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