The Best Travel-Friendly Beauty Products on Amazon

We hate to make assumptions, but we're pretty certain that everyone would agree on these two statements: One, there is nothing better than going on vacation, and two, there is nothing worse than panicking over fluid ounces at airport security. 

In case you're wondering, here's the golden rule: Liquids must be under 3.4 fluid ounces if they're going in your carry-on (in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you). Anything larger needs to be stored in checked luggage or it will be thrown out at an airport security checkpoint — not ideal if you're not planning to check a bag. So before traipsing through Italy or lounging on a Caribbean beach, you'll need to think about what to bring with you and how you want to pack it. 

While some travelers prefer squeezing their favorite products into smaller, reusable silicone tubes, the process can be messy and time-consuming (out of the question for last-minute packers); other travelers rely on amenities provided by the hotel, which can lead to using nondescript body wash that leaves your skin feeling uncomfortably dry. The best solution to avoid both scenarios altogether? Selecting TSA-friendly products that don't surpass the 3.4 fluid ounce limit.

We've rounded up the best travel beauty products on Amazon to keep your skin and hair looking, feeling, and smelling their best while far from home. We're talking chemical exfoliants, nourishing cleansing oils, weightless dry shampoos, and leave-in hair masks that come in teeny-tiny packaging. Plus, what better way to test out products than by trying their smallest bottles before committing to the more expensive full-size? 

Travel Skin Care

"Chemical exfoliation" is basically synonymous with Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, a staple for tackling fine lines, blackheads, and emerging breakouts. We all know that travel can wreak havoc on your complexion (the change in climate, the understandable ratio of one glass of water to three cocktails — the reasons are endless) but thankfully, this TSA-friendly bottle will keep everything in check. 

Getting your greens while vacationing can be a struggle, but thankfully, your complexion won't have to skip out thanks to Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser. This gel formula is chock-full of nutritious, pH-balancing ingredients (like kale, spinach, green tea, alfalfa, and vitamins C, E, and K) that seamlessly remove makeup without stripping your skin of its natural oils. 

Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water seamlessly removes every speck of dirt, oil, and makeup — and that includes stubborn formulas like full-coverage foundation, highly pigmented lipstick, cream contour, and waterproof mascara. Plus, unlike other formulas, this one is non-drying and won't irritate sensitive complexions (or eyes). Be sure to grab the 3.38 fluid-ounce bottle ahead of your next weekend getaway. 

Travel almost always leads to dehydrated skin — and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum proves that not all heroes wear capes. This serum locks in moisture and provides long-lasting hydration, so you won't be desperately digging for moisturizer come the afternoon. It also wears beautifully under makeup and has a lightweight, non-greasy formula that won't require 10 pounds of setting powder to offset an oily T-zone. 

The 3-in-1 Alleyoop Dream Team is a fluffy moisturizer, eye cream, and face mask packed into one portable tube. The secret sauce is in its formula, which combines hydration-locking hyaluronic acid, plant-derived squalane, moisturizing coconut oil, Tahiti-sourced tiare flower extract blend, and nourishing macadamia nut oil. And the best part? The bottle is refillable to help cut down on plastic waste. 

Travel Hair & Body Care

Stop relying on the hotel's mystery amenity kits and stock your carry-on with the Malin + Goetz Essential Starter Kit instead. You get a Grapefruit Face Cleanser, Vitamin E Moisturizer, Bergamot Hand + Body Wash, Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer, Peppermint Shampoo, and Cilantro Hair Conditioner, all in conveniently packaged and recyclable squeeze tubes. 

Pack your bags with Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo in lieu of competitor aerosol formulas; reviewers swear this formula not only expertly absorbs grease with Binchotan charcoal, but it also adds a ton of volume — even on fine, thin hair. Dry scalps will also breathe a sigh of relief thanks to a soothing combination of coconut oil, panthenol, and tea tree oil. 

Skip sacrificing volume while on vacay and enlist the help of the Moroccanoil Mediterranean Escape Travel Set, tucked into a chic beach blue carrying case. Lather up with the argan oil and argan butter-packed Extra Volume Shampoo and Conditioner before combing the frizz-fighting Moroccanoil Treatment Light from mid-length to the ends of your hair. And don't worry about packing perfume; it comes with the Brumes du Maroc Hair and Body Fragrance Mist, a decadent scent consisting of spicy amber and sweet floral notes. 

Attempting to fit a week's worth of outfits into a carry-on? Consider adding the BabylissPro Nano Titanium Mini Hair Straightener to your Amazon shopping cart, stat. This six-inch compact hot tool delivers a glossy, frizz-free finish thanks to even heat coverage that reaches up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit. It also comes with a thermal heat pouch for easy packing. 

Beach plus sun equals hair in need of some serious TLC, which is why you'll be thankful for the K18 Leave-In Hair Repair Mask on your tropical vacation. This peptide-packed leave-in formula boosts shine and bounce while targeting split ends and breakage to reverse signs of damage caused by bleach, chemical treatments, and heat. Skip conditioner and use a few pumps of this instead. 

More on on-the-go beauty:

• These Gifts Were Made for the Travel-Savvy Person in Your Life
• How to Prevent Your Skin From Breaking Out When You Travel East or West
• 17 Makeup and Cosmetic Bags for Easy Storage at Home & On the Go

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