Heading abroad? These beauty minis are a must-have for travelling

Heading abroad? These beauty minis are a must-have for travelling

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Heading abroad? These beauty minis are a must-have for travelling

By Chloe Burcham

7 months ago

All products on this page have been selected by the editorial team, however Stylist may make commission on some products purchased through affiliate links in this article

4 min read

Small but mighty, these miniature-sized products are brilliant when you’re travelling…


Whether you’re packing for a short trip or simply don’t want to spend money checking a bag in, under-100ml beauty minis are a real game-changer. Not only is there something cute about their teeny size but they’re also a great way of testing out a more expensive product before you invest in the full-size formula. 

And while we’ve all had a well-intentioned moment where we’ve promised we’ll decant our favourite products into reusable jars, pouches and sachets – sometimes it’s just not convenient, which is where travel-sized minis come in.  

From dinky dry shampoos to trial-sized luxury skincare, stocking up on beauty minis ensures you’ll never be caught short again at the airport. Here are 13 of the best travel-friendly beauty minis we can’t get enough of right now…

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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

If you’re someone who finds that your skin gets congested in the warmer weather, this exfoliating acid toner is perfect. Powered by salicylic acid, this liquid treatment gently nibbles away any dead skin cells while reducing the appearance of blemishes and blackheads.

Shop Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (30ml) at Cult Beauty, £12

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Ouai Detox Shampoo

Perfect for a deep clean, ridding your scalp and strands of sweat and product build-up, this shampoo leaves your hair feeling weightless and swishy with every wash.  

Shop Ouai Detox Shampoo Travel Size (89ml) at Cult Beauty, £12

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La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+

SPF is always a must and this bestselling formula is perfect for all skin types. Plus, thanks to its super skinny bottle design, it makes packing a breeze but still gives you enough product to last for a two-week trip. 

Shop La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+ (50ml) at Cult Beauty, £20

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Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer

Don’t be fooled by these the teeny size of this sculpting bronzer. A little goes a long way and it’s perfect for giving you that holiday glow. 

Shop Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer (6g) at Space NK, £22

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Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner

Treat yourself to a luxury hair treatment each time you shower with this iconic conditioner from Oribe. Your hair is left hydrated, smooth and seriously silky – with less flyaways, frizz and visible damage. 

Shop Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner (1.7 fl. oz.) at Cult Beauty, £21

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Hair by Sam McKnight Lazy Girl Dry Shampoo

Traditional dry shampoos are big and clunky – not ideal when travelling. This travel-sized canister is perfect for popping in your hand luggage so you’re never caught short. Plus, it smells so good that it doubles as a perfume. 

Shop Hair by Sam McKnight Lazy Girl Dry Shampoo (50ml) at Selfridges, £12

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Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

If you haven’t yet tried this cult hair product, consider this your sign to invest. It’s brilliant for holidays as it gives your hair a protective shield against humidity, leaving your hair with a salon-like shine for up to three washes. 

Shop Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray (50ml) at Cult Beauty, £12.50

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Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Sunday Riley’s vitamin C is loved by beauty experts and dermatologists alike thanks to its glow-giving, protective skin properties. This travel-sized option is also brilliant for trialling it before you invest in the full-size formula. 

Shop Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum (15ml) at Cult Beauty, £36

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Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '59 Perfume Mist

For a fragrance under 100ml, why not try one of Sol de Janeiro’s bestselling hair and body perfume mists? They’re perfect for travelling and can be spritzed on the go for an uplifting holiday scent. 

Shop Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ‘59 Perfume Mist (90ml) at Sephora, £24

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ SPF50

A cult classic, this hero balm can soothe and protect sensitive skin. Not only is this 40ml option better for travelling, but it also contains SPF50, ensuring you’re never caught short. 

Shop La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ SPF 50 (40ml) at Boots, £11.90

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Charlotte Tilbury Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter

Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter is a must-have in millions of make-up bags, but if you’re worried it’ll take up too much space in your carry-on, try this smaller-sized formula instead. It gives your skin that light-from-within glow in an instant and is perfect if you want to skip foundation while away. 

Shop Charlotte Tilbury Mini Hollywood Flawless Filter (5.5ml) at Cult Beauty, £15

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Cécred Reconstructing Treatment Mask

If your hair cries out for hydration on holiday, this nourishing treatment mask is a real hair hero. Packed with a bioactive keratin ferment, which repairs damage and reduces breakage, plus antioxidants and vitamin E, it leaves hair soft, silky and frizz-free.

Shop Cécred Reconstructing Treatment Mask (74ml), £20

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Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF50

In need of a lightweight SPF for a quick trip? This SPF50 lotion from Supergoop! ticks all the boxes. It’s non-sticky and leaves no white cast. Plus, the skincare-packed formula is water and sweat-resistant, fast-absorbing and deliciously scented. 

Shop Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF50 (30ml) at Cult Beauty, £11

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