I’ve always found traveling with makeup to be interesting. Mostly because I like to challenge myself by packing in a carry-on – it just makes so much more sense to me.

However.

This time around, Brian booked our flights and he booked one checked luggage and ZERO carry-ons.

ZERO.

NOTHING.

NADA.

ZILCH.

So, that means packing will be very different this vacation.

Starting with my makeup. I will still have my purse on the plane, so I will still bring a makeup bag stashed with samples. However, I will probably pack more makeup than normal because it can go in my checked luggage.

So, here goes. This is what I’m bringing…

In My Purse

Samples

• Primer – Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer
• Foundation – Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Le Teint

Travel-Size Makeup

• Bronzer/Blush – Ulta Bronzer/Blush Duo
• Highlighter – Becca Glow on the Go Highlighter Set

Full-Size Makeup

• Mascara – Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara
• Brows – Tarte Busy Gal Brows Brow Gel
• Lip Liner – Rimmel London Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner
• Lipstick – NYX Lip Lingerie

Tools

• Foundation Brush
• Bronzer Brush
• Blush Brush
• Highlighter Brush
• Brow Spoolie

In My Checked Luggage

• Tarte Shape Tape Foundation
• Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush
• Tarte Tarteist Pro To Go Amazonian Clay Palette
• Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
• Tarte Liquid Eyeliner
• Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint

I think this is the most makeup I have ever travelled with. Last year, when we went to Mexico, Brian successfully convinced me to leave my makeup at home.

Big mistake.

Every night I wanted to add a little get-up to my face, but had nothing. Not even a sun-kissed glow. It rained 5 out of the 7 days.

This time, I’m ready.

But I also hope for lots of sunshine.