Travel Tip Tuesday: Save Money on Liquids

In a world where the amount of room we get for packing liquids is minuscule, I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to pack the smallest quantity of liquids possible without breaking the bank.

If you have a liquid that just doesn't come in a small size but you never need too much of it to get you through a trip (moisturizer, eye makeup remover, acne cream, vaseline, etc.), buy a cheap contact lens holder and fill the cups with the liquid. You can carry one or two liquids per contact lens container, and it saves a ton of room. The outsides can be easily labeled.

Save money by buying refillable containers and filling with your normal products. If you really want to use the hotel products - go ahead. Otherwise, you can always save up some and donate to a local homeless or recovery center.

If you have liquids that can be purchased in powder form (like BareMinerals Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser), I always recommend it. Otherwise, pre-moistened cleansing cloths will wash your face while keeping you from needing an additional facecloth. They don't count against your liquid allowance from what I've been told by TSA screening agents and can really refresh you on a long flight.

Cologate Wisp mini toothbrushes are great for the plane and allow you to pack your toothpaste...or at least keep you from trying to retrieve it from your bag on a long flight.





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