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10 Tips For Packing A Carry On Liquids Bag

Packing a liquids bag used to be my worst nightmare, cramming all of my makeup, skincare and hair products into a tiny bag would require a miracle. Ever since I put a lipstick in the wrong place and was held up for an hour at airport security, I was determined to never let it happen again. I found the best way of saving space, packing the essentials and travelling through security like grease lightening! Below are my 9 tips to pack the perfect carry on liquids bag.


1. Invest in a quart size bag 
You can find these in most drugstore shops for under £5, mine is from super drug and has took me all over Europe, these bags are the correct size and MUST be clear. If the bag is any bigger than this, you may be asked to purchase one at the airport, and believe me they are not cheap!
2. Use samples
Samples are like the holy grail of travelling with liquids. These are ideal for a long weekend and can be thrown out when finished. Any samples I receive I stash in a makeup bag and scavenge through it whenever I am travelling. These are a great way to save space.

3.Invest in travel sized items
Most brands do your favourite products in specific sizes for travelling. Investing in these may seem pointless, but you can refill them with your favourite product over and over again. I love being able to grab them and know I can just put them in my bag.
4.Do you really need to take 20 lipsticks?
I am the worst when it comes to lipsticks, I could go for a weekend break and still find a reason to bring 14 lipsticks. I really restrain myself when it comes to lipstick and just take a day time and evening colour. This is a great way to save space and just take what you need and what you will wear.
5.Prioritise the essentials
When packing start by picking what you cannot live without. This makes it easier to see what else you can squeeze in your bag as extras. To me my bronzing drops aren't essential, so they go at the bottom of the list, but if i have space I'll take them.
6.Look for alternatives 
If you're struggling for space look at other options, such as solid perfume, solid shampoo bars and solid body wash are just a few options. My personal favourite is Bioderma's Micellar cleansing wipes. These are a great alternative to the traditional micellar water, I love and I know it won't break my skin out.
7.Invest in a perfume pod
These are the best! Finding samples of my favourite perfume is hard, but with this you can take whatever your perfume of choice may be. you just place the red section over the perfume and pump, then it sucks up your favourite perfume. This saves so much space and is ideal.
8.Use tube foundation
Tube foundations are great, travel friendly, easy to throw in a bag and they do not smash, they're not messy and just all in all better to travel with.
9.Use small tubs
Any samples I can't find, I pump into small tubs, these save so much space and are great for if your favourite foundation is in a glass bottle, or if you just want to save some space.
10.make sure everything you take is under 100ml
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT! No liquid can be over 100ml, items over 100ml will be confiscated, so make sure the liquid it is in a container under 100ml!!!!
































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