Mini Adventure: Travel Size Toiletries for Holiday
Jet-setting on your next adventure, or celebrating summer with your very own staycation? Wherever you go, travel minis a sure staple in any washbag. And with over 38.7 thousand posts for the hashtag #travelsize on TikTok it seems small sizes are having a BIG moment right now. We’ve compiled the hottest new minis all in one place, see it as your travel guide to glow. From bite-size beauty to pint-size perfumes, we’ve got everything you need to keep skin, hair and senses shining this summer and beyond. City break, beach holiday, or festival camping - doesn’t matter where you are; leave more space for memories.
Each of these beauty picks is travel-friendly and under the dreaded 100ml mark, so you don't even need to think twice. Even if you’re simply trying them out before you go long-haul on a full-size experience, here’s our ultimate round up of must-have minis.
Best travel size toiletries at a glance - our top picks:
Best for a full face on-the-move: Merit Beauty Flush Balm Cream Blush, £26
Best for glow on-the-go: Huda Beauty Ombred Blush Mini Duo - Cotton Candy and Peach Sorbet, £20
Best for a vacation treat: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Mini, £28
Q: What size is travel size toiletries?
A: Typically referring to minis of your much-loved beauty products, travel size toiletries are personal care or hygiene products that are convenient for (you guessed it) travel. From makeup and travel size cosmetics to haircare and bodycare, these products are often sold individually or as travel toiletries sets, including mini shampoos and conditioners, toothpaste, body wash and more. So what size liquids can you take on the plane? Designed to meet airline regulations for carrying liquids in your carry-on luggage, the standard size per container is 100 millilitres or less. Good things really do come in small packages. Bear in mind that regulations may vary in different countries, so it’s best to check the specific rules of the airline and country you’re visiting, then you’re ready for take off. Even if you’re not going on an airline, smaller sizes are handy and make it much easier to travel lighter.
Q: How do you organise toiletries for travel?
A: Consider us your organisation queens, with all the travel tips you need on how to pack toiletries for travel. Who doesn’t love packing made easy? To get all your ducks in a row, it’s worth investing in a toiletry kit bag to separate liquids from the rest of your products. If it’s clear, durable, resealable and leak-proof then even better. The search is over for security check proof cosmetics and the transparency of the bag will help you through with zero spillages.
Have a favourite cleanser or moisturiser that exceeds the liquid limit? No problem - you can transfer them directly into empty travel-sized bottles or containers. Grouping items together into categories (such as travel size makeup or skincare) and labelling your containers makes it a whole lot easier to find what you need.
If you want to only bring the essentials, pack multi-purpose products like a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner or reusable face pads, saving space and weight in your bag. Solid toiletries can also be more travel-friendly. Think: shampoo bars or solid soaps, many of which have natural, natural, vegan, or cruelty-free formulas. Tick, tick, tick.
Q: Are silicone bottles better for travel?
A: If you’re a frequent traveller, you might want to opt for silicone travel bottles for toiletries. Suitable for carrying thicker liquids like lotions or shampoos, the flexibility of silicone bottles allows you to dispense the perfect amount of product with ease - without any waste. Leak-proof and less likely to crack compared to other materials, the durability of silicone ensures it stands the test of time. Generally lightweight and easy to clean, various silicone bottle shapes and sizes can be washed, refilled and reused multiple times. Environmentally friendly and cost-effective? There’s nothing we love more.
Q: What can I use if I don't have travel bottles?
A: If you don’t have travel sized bottles to hand, don’t stress. We’ve got all the creative and practical alternatives for carrying your toiletries. Any jars or sample-sized containers that can be repurposed for liquids, use them. If you’ve come to the end of your mini Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, wash the pot out and refill with another holiday essential. Feeling imaginative? Hold small amounts of liquids in clean contact lens cases, pill organisers, or old film canisters. Then place these in ziplock bags, or seal the openings of your toiletries in plastic cling film and secure them with rubber bands. Travel hacks for your convenience? It's our pleasure. And remember, not every airport now has the 100ml travel restrictions, so just make sure to check before you pack.
By Sephora UK Beauty Editorial Team
Writers and experts
Updated: 8 April 2025
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Cream Blush 9g
Best for a full face on-the-move
Packed with pigment, this little product makes a big impact. Swipe on and blend with fingertips or your go-to makeup brush to add a pop of colour to every look. Top tip: pair with Sephora Collection's new Duo Cheek Brush for pro application. Now the effortless makeup is sorted, all you have to do is make plans - go on, be cheeky. -
Huda Beauty Ombred Blush Mini Duo - Cotton Candy and Peach Sorbet
Best for glow on-the-go
Travel minis don’t get much cuter than this duo. Enjoy two super versatile shades (Cotton Candy and Peach Sorbet), which sit seamlessly on all skin tones to create a healthy-looking flush. We love the blendable formula that’s easy to apply anywhere (tube glow-ups await) and melts in effortlessly for a natural finish. The perfect plus one for every summer plan. -
Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 Eau de Parfum
Best for the ultimate spring scent
Pocket-sized and packed with petals, spritz on to feel refreshed throughout the day. Blending Pear, Peach, Rose, Peony, Violet Wood and Purple Musk, this warm floral is like sunshine bottled. In a handy cabin-approved 10ml size, it’s perfect for short trips or weekends away. Warning, you might just fall for the full-size. -
Benefit BADGal Bounce Mini Mascara
Best mini but mighty mascara
Mini size. Maximum impact. As the name suggests, this mascara delivers serious bounce thanks to the dual-sided brush which evenly coats each lash from root-to-tip. What’s more, it’s formulated with Castor Seed Oil and Vitamin B5 to condition your lashes for the long-term. If full, volumised and lifted lashes are your goal, then this brings all the benefits. -
Gisou Honey Gloss Hair Mask 75ml
Best for reviving holiday hair
Honey I shrunk the haircare. Discover the Honey-powered icon, now in a take-anywhere travel-size. Packing all the shine and nourishment in a handy 75ml format, it’s giving glossy hair at home or abroad. Top tip: use as a deep conditioning treatment post-shampoo or try sleeping in it for dreamy results. Did we mention the scent? Oh-so sweet. -
Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer
Best for holiday bounce
Hotel hairdryers be gone, this mini but mighty version of Drybar's beloved Buttercup Blow Dryer has you covered for *any* holiday. Boasting a sunshine yellow casing and collapsible handle, it’s carry-on friendly - leaving more space for all your other beauty favourites. Blowing billions of negative ions onto hair to seal in shine, you’ll be making waves wherever you are. -
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream 75ml
Best for smooth, shimmering skin
The Insta fave body cream in a perfect mini pot you'll want to take with you on holiday. Filled with skin-loving ingredients like Guaraná, Cupuacu Butter and Acai Oil and featuring Sol’s signature gourmand scent. Pistachio and Salted Caramel? Don’t mind if we do. Slather on post sun, pre dinner for deliciously scented, silky skin with a hint of glow.
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TAN-LUXE The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops Light/Medium 10ml
Best for that post-holiday glow
Sun tans are great, but they’re even better when they’re fake. Grab a subtle face tan, without the sun damage with this ultra-nourishing skincare-tan-spf hybrid. Lightweight and hydrating, massage a few drops into your skin everyday for the ultimate glow. Available in their full size glory or this ultra-cute mini size.
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Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF50+ Hydrating Skinscreen 50ml
Best for staying sun safe
Sunscreen, but make it luxe. Introducing this cult SPF from protection experts, Ultra Violette, which is packed with hydrating ingredients alongside a super strength UVA/UVB rating. Designed to work well with the rest of your routine, each application leaves a satin-like finish for all skin types. Just make sure you’re applying five pumps every day to the face, ears and neck for optimum protection.
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ghd Unplugged Cordless Styler Black - USB Connector and Plug
Best for curls on the go
The ghd mini straightener we can always rely on to deliver the same high-performance results, style your hair your way - anywhere. While you might opt for sleek and straight, we have it on good authority this styler works just as well to create effortless curls. Set to an optimal 185 degree heat, you can relax knowing your locks will remain damage-free.
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OUAI Wave Spray Luxe Mini 50ml
Best for making waves
Proving you don’t need the beach to make waves, OUAI brings us the final ingredient for natural, tousled hair - minus the wind. Infused with Rice Protein for hold, expect effortlessly undone hair in a matter of mists. And while your waves *should* hold, we recommend keeping this mini mist in your bag for any touch ups throughout the day.
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Moroccanoil Treatment 25ml
Best for hydrated hair
Poolside hair, beach hair, sun-bleached hair - all of it looks great, but it doesn’t do wonders for our hair. Save stressed out tresses in a few short steps with this Moroccanoil mini. Smoothe onto ends, use on damp hair, or add to your conditioner for extra nourishment - this multitasking hero will be joining you on every getaway, we just know it. -
Aveda Nutri Plenish™ Leave-in Conditioner Travel Size 30ml
Best for colour protection
The perfect accompaniment to your travel shampoo and conditioner? Aveda’s hydration hero. Formulated with the brand’s patented Nutri Plenish blend, this is our go-to whenever we need extra moisture after spending all day in the sunshine. Locking in softness, shine and colour, just apply to damp hair straight out of the shower for the best results.
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Aurelia London Miracle Cleanser 50ml
Best for morning calm
One of the mini toiletries we replicate in full size glory on our bathroom shelf, this award winning Miracle Cleanser gives us our moment of morning calm - wherever we are. Fuelled by Probiotics, Baobab Oil and a host of other barrier-supporting naturals, it’s perfect as your morning cleanse or your first evening cleanse. The best part? Its soothing scent does as much good for our mood as our skin.
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream Mini 15ml
Best for a vacation treat
Holidays are for the little treats that keep our mood on a high, which is where this Magic Cream mini comes in. Housed in the same beautiful packaging we all know and love, this cult formula is packed with the brand’s Magic 8 ingredients to visibly lift, plump and smooth skin - all with an extra dose of dew.
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Molton Brown The Classic Explorer Body and Hair Mini Travel Bag Set
Best for bold explorers
The only minis for travel you'll ever need are from Molton Brown. One to add to your holiday toiletries list, this classic travel bag holds eight essential bath, body, and haircare luxuries. You can now revive your bathing experience - wherever you are in the world! Recharge with Black Pepper bath and mini shower gels or body lotion, hydrate your scalp and hair with Camomile shampoo, or indulge your skin in Neon Amber, Dark Leather, or Tobacco Absolute scents.
