Going on a trip and wondering what toiletry and personal care items to bring? Check out my comprehensive list of toiletry essentials you should pack on your next adventure.
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Toiletry Essentials
Going on a trip requires bringing all the right toiletry and personal care items so that you’re not unprepared nor lacking any essential items. So I’ve gathered a comprehensive list of 17 essential toiletry items that are both travel-friendly and practical. These items can have you feeling refreshed and well-prepared for all your self-care and hygiene needs when traveling abroad.
1. Toiletry Travel Bag
Multi-compartment Toiletry Travel bag
I love this toiletry bag because it’s hangable and has multiple compartments for extra organization. The transparent pockets make it easy to find items too.
With Hanging Hook, Water-resistant Makeup Cosmetic Bag Travel Organizer for Accessories, Shampoo, Full-size Container, Toiletries
Toiletry Travel bag
Smaller yet has a large main compartment. This is perfect for shorter trips where I don’t have to bring my entire toiletry arsenal and only need a few toiletry items.
For Women and Men, Water-resistant Shaving Bag for Toiletries Accessories, Foldable Storage Bags with Divider and Handle for Cosmetics Brushes Tools
2. Travel-size Toiletry Bottles
Travel Bottles
These leak-proof 3oz bottles have worked wonders for me while traveling and have never leaked in my toiletry bag. I also love that they’re made of silicone which makes them flexible and easy to pack
3 oz with Labels Silicone Leak Proof Travel Size Containers for Shampoo Lotion Refillable Travel Bottles Portable Size as Reusable Travel Accessories 5 pack
Travel Bottles with Case
These Leak-proof 3oz bottles come with a case to keep them all together for easy packing
Tsa Approved 3oz Travel Size Containers BPA Free Leak Proof Refillable Liquid Silicone Squeezable Travel Accessories for Shampoo Conditioner Lotion (4 Pack)
Travel Bottles Set
This toiletry bottle set comes with 16 pieces and variable size containers to hold a variety of your liquids. They also fit perfectly in the included case
TSA Approved Leak Proof Silicone Squeezable Containers for Toiletries, Conditioner, Shampoo, Lotion & Body Wash Accessories (16 pcs)
3. Toiletry Bottle Covers
These toiletry bottle covers are perfect for packing and securing your larger toiletry bottles that you want to bring for longer trips. They keep caps closed and prevent leakage.
Elastic Sleeve for Leak Proofing Travel Container in Luggage. For Standard and Travel Sized Toiletries. Reusable Accessory for Travel Bag Suitcase and Carry-on Luggage
4. Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Travel-size Toothpaste
Bring a travel-size toothpaste so that you don’t have to lug around a giant tube on your travels. This travel-size toothpaste is perfect for trips and you’ll most likely use up the entire tube so you can travel back home with one less item on you.
Crest Complete Whitening Scope Minty Toothpaste .85 Oz Travel Size 4 Pack
Travel Toothbrush
This travel toothbrush is great to save room in your toiletry bag since it folds up nice and small.
Compact Head + Tongue Cleaner, Soft Bristled Travel Toothbrushes for Adults, 2ct
Travel Electric Toothbrush
In case you prefer an electric toothbrush, this one is a great travel companion! It fits the electric-toothbrush-bill but is compact and easy to pack.
Travel Toothbrush (Dentist Recommended) - Battery Operated Toothbrush for Adults & Kids, Sonic Toothbrush, Portable w/ 2 Minute Timer
5. Travel-size Shampoo & Conditioner
If you decide to not fill up the travel-size toiletry bottles with your preferred brand of shampoo and conditioner, then you can purchase travel-size shampoo and conditioner that are already in 3 oz bottles. Shampoo and Conditioner brands are limited but is still a convenience to have these toiletry essentials to already come in the appropriate sizing for travel.
6. Dry Shampoo
In case you honor no-wash hair days like I do, then bring a travel-size dry shampoo. If you use aerosol dry shampoo, most of the times, 3 oz size aerosol cans are okay to travel with, just be sure to let the airline desk agent know that it is on you. If they discard it, then at least it was only a small size and not its full size version.
Otherwise there are non-aerosol travel-size dry shampoo powders that work great to make your hair not look oily or greasy.
7. Body Wash or Soap Bar
Keep your body clean while on travel and pack a body wash or a soap bar. There are travel-size body washes available although brands are limited, or you can pour your preferred body wash brand in one of the mentioned travel-size toiletry bottles.
Body Scrubber
If you prefer body wash, then you’ll probably want to bring a loofah to scrub with. However, packing loofahs can be a pain since they don’t dry easily and will get items in your bag wet. Instead, try this silicone body scrubber! it is thin to not take up too much space and dries easily to keep your other luggage items nice and dry
1 Pack Pure Silicone Food-grade Body Brush Shower Cleansing Scrubber Gentle Exfoliating Glove Soft Bristles
Soap Bar Container
If you prefer soap bars then be sure to get a travel soap container. This will contain your soap bar and separate it from your other toiletry items. Bonus points that this comes with a sponge to soak up the water which will leave your soap bar dry and non-mushy. The container is also leak proof to avoid getting other items in your bag wet while traveling.
Soap Bar Holder Dish Container Case with Sponge saver Drain & Silicone Band, Strong Sealing, Leak Proof, Portable, Best for Bathroom, Shower, Gym, School, Camping, Hiking, Vacation, Outdoor
8. Facial Cleanser & Moisturizer
Bring your favorite facial cleanser and moisturizer to keep your face in top notch condition. Basic skin care routines shouldn’t stop even when you’re traveling!
9. Travel-size Deodorant
Avoid unwanted body odors and bring a travel-size deodorant. There will be limited brands available in travel-size but you can’t beat the space savings it brings.
10. Razor & Shaving Cream
Bring a travel-friendly razor such as the ones with the layered blades. These will save a ton of space in your toiletry bag compared to an electric razor. Don’t forget the shaving cream too!
11. Sunscreen & SPF Lip Balm
When out and about, be sure to apply sunscreen with a high SPF to protect your skin from sunburn. Also, don’t forget a lip balm with SPF too to keep your lips from sun-burning and drying out.
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 70, 3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Moisturizer Original Lip Balm Tubes, SPF 15 and Skin Protectant - 0.15 Oz, 3 Count (Pack of 1)
12. Cotton Swabs
These cotton swabs AND their container always travel with me hence making it on my essential toiletry list. Keep your ears clean when traveling or use them to aid in your makeup routine when abroad.
13. Odor-neutralizing Spray
These are perfect travel-size scent sprays to mask restroom smells. Their small size means you can literally bring it with you everywhere! So you can spray in any space, especially public restrooms, that give off an unpleasant odor.
On-The-Go, Travel Size Variety 10 mL - Original Citrus, Lavender Vanilla and Fresh Air
14. Travel Sanitizer & Hand Soap
Travel-size Hand Sanitizer
Absolute must for a quick way to sanitize your hands from bacteria and germs. Comes in a rubber holder you can attach to your bag or carryon for easy accessibility.
Cute Hand Sanitizer Holder
In case you think the rubber sanitizer holders are an eyesore, this cute sanitize holder can hide and carry your travel-size sanitizer. It comes with a refillable bottle, or you can replace the bottle with a pre-filled/store-bought one.
Fits 2-Ounce Bottles of Hand Sanitizer (Not Included); Clips to Diaper Bag, Purse or Travel Bag
Dissolvable Soap Sheets
Extremely convenient when you’re in need of soap. Some public restrooms may not have soap, so these are great to stay clean for exactly these moments. Also, they’re super compact and easy to pack and bring with you everywhere.
15. Portable Steamer
I love this steamer because it’s foldable, compact, heats up fast, and sufficiently rids clothes of wrinkles. This has definitely become one of my toiletry essentials I bring with me when I know I’m packing easily-wrinkled clothing fabrics, such as rayon.
1200W Travel Steamer with Horizontal & Vertical Steaming, 2 Steam Levels, Dry Ironing, Foldable, 1.5lbs Lightly, 180ml Handheld Fabric Wrinkle Remover (120V Only)
16. Anti-Wrinkle Spray for Clothes
Anti-Wrinkle Spray & Tide Pens Set
The anti-wrinkle spray works great to clear out wrinkles from your clothes. These are a decent replacement when there’s no iron or steamer to use. The tide pens are also a bonus to treat unexpected stains.
Phoenix Rose Wrinkle Release Spray and Stain Removing Pens (2 of each), and Bonus Fridge Sticker - Laundry Essentials Bundle
17. Travel Wipes
Facial Wipes
Not only are these great makeup wipes, they are also great facial cleanser wipes to help freshen up as if you just washed your face.
Gentle Individual Face Wipes with Moisture-rich Soy Extract to help leave your skin looking bright, Hypoallergenic Formula, Non-Comedogenic (Pack of 25)
Antibacterial Wipes
Perfect for cleaning public use surfaces (like plane seat areas), and cleaning hands of germs and dirt.
Fresh Scent Wipes | Travel Wipes Case, Antibacterial Wipes | 20 ct. Travel Size Wipes
Water Wipes
These are 99% water-base so they’re perfect for a quick wash-wipe when you’re not near a water source. I usually pair using these after using one of the previous wipes for an even more fresh feel
Plastic-Free XL Bathing Wipes for Toddlers & Babies, 99.9% Water Based Wipes, Unscented & Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Skin, 16 Count (1 pack),
Final Words
A well-thought-out selection of toiletries can make a significant difference in your travel experience. By packing travel-sized essentials that address your personal hygiene needs, you can stay refreshed and confident throughout your journey. Hope you add some of these toiletry essentials to your next adventure’s packing list. Bon Voyage!
