We all have those days where we’re too busy to do full glam before hitting the road to work or a night out. Even if you do have the time, sometimes our makeup just doesn’t hold up throughout the day. Well, there’s a solution: on-the-go makeup. Not only are these travel sized products easy and effective, but they’re are also compact and ready to use at any time in any place.
Whether you’re looking for touch-ups throughout the day or need something to use in a pinch, here are eight makeup products perfect for on-the-go glam.
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara Mini
The They’re Real! Magnet Extreme Lengthening Mascara Mini from Benefit Cosmetics lifts and lengthens lashes to produce a voluminous, defined look. Built to last 36 hours, the mascara is buildable and never smudges or flakes. Not to mention, the mini tube is perfect for throwing in your purse.
Promising review from Ulta: Suzy says, “I love this mascara! It gives me volume and length, and it’s not clumpy and wont smudge. It lasts a long time, and the brush is amazing to lift up your eyelashes. This is one of my favorite mascaras!”
Milk Makeup Mini Cream Blush Stick
Milk Makeup’s Mini Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick is the same beloved product but in travel size to make on-the-glam easier than ever. The 2-in-1 stick blends seamlessly on the cheeks to provide a gorgeous blush and can even be used to add a little color and hydration to the lips. Plus, it’s vegan and cruelty-free!
Promising review from Sephora: Julia says, “This feels light on my skin and is easy to blend. It’s a very good product if someone wants a more natural rosy look, but you can also build it up for a bolder blush look! I’ve repurchased it twice already.”
August + Monroe 3-in-1 Blemish Camouflage
August + Monroe’s 3-in-1 Blemish Camouflage is a fast-acting concealer, primer and acne treatment that will leave your skin looking its best. Not only does the small pen help conceal breakouts and heal blemishes, but it fades acne scars and reduces redness as well. It truly is a game-changer!
Promising review from Facebook: Laura says, “Wonderful product! Within two days, my blemished were gone. I love how you use it at night to help with problem areas and then in the morning use it as a cover up. So amazed how this product works two different ways.”
Urban Decay Mini All-Nighter Setting Spray
Another must-have product for the makeup lover on-the-go is the Mini All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray from Urban Decay. Perfectly sized for traveling or a night out on the town, the lightweight spray will keep your glam intact and smudge free for up to 16 hours! And it’s vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review from Sephora: Amy says, “This is perfect to use before and after wearing makeup. If you have a skin that absorbs makeup, this is a good product to use so it stays on the whole day and night! Love it.”
Anastasia Beverly Hills Face Palette
Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Face Palette contains all you need for a flawless complexion. Complete with bronzer, highlighter and blush, the powders are lightweight, blendable and easy to apply. The palette comes in three different color options and is cruelty-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free.
Promising review from Ulta: Sarah says, “I have the lightest of these and I love it! You need very little product to get a good look and each product works great with the other. The bronzer is not too orange, the blush is a nice pinky coral, and the highlighter is the perfect subtle glow!”
Rare Beauty Blot & Glow Touch-Up Kit
The Blot & Glow Touch-Up Kit from Rare Beauty is everything. The 2-in-1 compact comes with blotting papers and a powder-filled puff to help users rid of excess oils on the face while keeping their makeup looking matte and fresh. Not to mention, it works well on sensitive skin, is vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review from Rare Beauty: Vikki says, “I’m obsessed with this! It’s the most useful product that I carry around at all times. I like that there is both blotting sheets and powder for makeup and non-makeup days. I recommend this to everyone.”
e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow On The Go Selfie Light
The Glow On The Go Selfie Light from e.l.f. Cosmetics is another must-have product. Perfect for anyone who needs a little extra support to touch up glam when out and about, it easily clips onto your phone to reapply makeup or take an illuminated selfie!
Promising review from Ulta: Bella says, “I bought this for the intent of applying makeup in the car at night while on the road as we frequent long trips. It works WONDERS! My makeup is always immaculate!”
Kaja Bouncy Eyeshadow Trio
Last but not least, Kaja’s Beauty Bento Bouncy Eyeshadow Trio is a stacked shadow compact that’s perfectly sized for on-the-go makeup application. The creamy powders come in eleven different color options in matte and shimmer shades. Not to mention, the trio is paraben, phthalate and sulfate-free.
Promising review from Sephora: Brielle says, “I really like these eyeshadows. I bought a few different ones, and they all preform equally well. There’s no fallout, and the pigment lasts all day. They’re a great product to use for traveling too since they are so small.”
Reviews have been edited for length and clarity.
Which on-the-go products do you love? Let us know in the comments below!
