Maintaining your regular makeup routine on the road can be tricky but not impossible. Just like you edit your closet to only pack the essentials, you can do the same with makeup. The solution is to choose travel-friendly alternatives to your favourite products and adjust your beauty routine according to the weather at your final destination.

Best Foundation: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick

Why We Love It: It’s formulated with a blend of oils that moisturise the skin.

What to Consider: Because it’s not a liquid foundation, it can become cakey if you don’t blend it properly.

Best Foundation Alternative: MDSolarSciences Mineral BB Cream SPF 50

Why We Love It: It has SPF 50 along with light coverage.

What to Consider: It’s only available in three shades.

Best Multipurpose Product: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick

Why We Love It: It can be used as blush, lipstick, and eyeshadow.

What to Consider: It takes some effort to blend.

Best Lip Balm: Bioderma Lip Balm

Why We Love It: It leaves lips moisturised without feeling greasy.

What to Consider: It doesn't provide sun protection.

Best Hyrdrating Lipstick: ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm

Why We Love It: It moisturises lips and delivers buildable colour.

What to Consider: It looks best (and lasts longest) on exfoliated lips.

Best Travel Eyeshadow Palette: Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette

Why We Love It: It features beautiful, long-lasting colours in a compact palette.

What to Consider: It doesn't come with a brush.

Best Bronzer: Code8 Bronze Summer Glow Powder

Why We Love It: It delivers a natural-looking glow.

What to Consider: It doesn't come with a brush.

Best Mascara: Milk Makeup Kush High Volumising Mascara

Why We Love It: It lifts lashes with dramatic volume.

What to Consider: It only comes in black.

Best Powder: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Why We Love It: It sets makeup and controls shine for up to 24 hours.

What to Consider: It has talc in it.