Happy Monday, and welcome to the first official day of Jet Away June here at Adventures in Polishland! If you missed my Jet Away June announcement, you can read it HERE. I decided to start off this themed month with a fun take on the “What’s in My Travel Makeup Bag?” series that many beauty gurus do. I’ll be sure to show you my makeup bag at some point during Jet Away June, but first we’re starting with the liquids bag that we’ll all have when getting on an airplane.
The Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) has what is known as the 3-1-1 rule. You can read the official rule on the TSA’s website HERE, but the basics of the rule is that all liquids in your carry-on luggage must be 3oz or less, put into 1 quart size plastic bag, and there is only 1 bag per person. You can put larger size liquids into your checked luggage, but if you’re like me and like to travel without checking a suitcase, you’ll need to follow the 3-1-1 rule carefully. Let me show you what I included in my liquids bag during my recent trip to Los Angeles!
HAIR CARE
PRODUCTS:
- Beauty Protector Protect & Shampoo [BUY]
- Beauty Protector Protect & Condition [BUY]
- Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle [BUY]
I’ve gotten the entire Beauty Protector line in my Birchboxes over the past several months, so I decided to take it along with me! I like to take the very basics with me when I travel, so all I needed was a shampoo, conditioner, and heat protectant.
Helpful Tip: Pack products that are multi-use to cut down on the number of products you need to pack. For example, the Protect & Detangle product I used is a heat protectant, detangler, and frizz-fighter all in one.
SKINCARE
PRODUCTS:
- Paula’s Choice Resist Serum [BUY]
- Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen [BUY]
- Menza Daily Face Wash [BUY]
- Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant [BUY]
- Michael Todd Damascus Rose Moisturizer (not pictured – used a foil packet!) [BUY]
I used many of my travel size items from subscription boxes in my liquids bag! Many of these products are high end, so I was sure to pamper my skin when traveling. This is also a great opportunity to use up those darn foil packets!
Helpful Tip: Lotions are considered liquids! When in doubt, include the product in your liquids bag just to be safe. It will cut down on your time going through security.
MAKEUP
PRODUCTS:
I keep my makeup routine very basic when I’m traveling. I’ll show you all of the makeup products I took with me on this trip when I share my travel makeup bag, but these are the only liquid products I took.
Helpful Tip: To cut down on the number of liquid makeup products, bring a stick foundation, cream concealer, and lip crayons. They’ll get the job done, and won’t fill up your liquids bag!
BODY CARE
PRODUCTS:
- Herbal Essences Body Wash in Hello Hydration [BUY]
- Bath & Bodyworks PocketBac Antibacterial Hand Gel in Rainforest Sugarcane [BUY]
- Bee Kind Body Lotion [BUY]
- Crest Toothpaste (not pictured) [BUY]
I always like to bring my own body wash and body lotion with me even if I’m staying in a hotel. It’s better to be prepared ahead of time even if you don’t end up using the products you brought with you!
Helpful Tip: If you’re traveling for a long period of time, consider bringing two body washes, i.e. That way you won’t have to repurchase anything during your trip.
These are all of the items I took with me in my liquids bag! Of course, you can customize your bag to bring all of the liquids that fit into your own skincare and bath and body routines, but I hope this post helped you plan for your next vacation. Don’t forget to skim the official TSA 3-1-1 rule to make sure you’re ready for airport security. I also recommend bringing an extra quart sized bag (or two) just in case yours rips during the trip. Stay tuned for more Jet Away June posts, and let me know what you have in your liquids bag in the comments or by using the hashtag #JetAwayJune on social media!
Some of the products in this post were provided for my unbiased review. Some of the links above are affiliate links. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.
Great tips for travel! I don’t travel by airplane anymore, but this is really good!
Thanks! I always use plastic baggies for my liquids anyway because you never know what’s going to spill!
Wow, love this post, what a great idea. Some of these products sounds great – I’m really impressed with how many you got into that one bag!
Thank you! You can definitely fit a lot into the baggie!
i always over pack when i get on a plane and never even try carry on liquids. but now i’ll try a little harder now that i’ve seen how much product 1 quart size bag holds.
I used to be the same way, but now that it costs so much to check luggage on many airlines I decided to try the bag. It definitely holds a lot – and still room to spare in the one I show!
Very helpful. Thanks.