We’re finally back to travel, and if you’re anything like us, all the time away has had an impact on your toiletry bag. If you’re not one for a dozen travel-sized bottles clogging up your carry-on, we’ve got you covered. Plus, waterless skin care is the more sustainable and earth-friendly option. Our editors combed this year’s skin-care essentials for the best in waterless, easy-to-travel-with skin care and beauty.
Why Waterless Beauty?
According to Precedence Research, the global waterless cosmetic market size accounted for USD 10.55 billion in 2023 and is expected to hit around USD 24.27 billion by 2032.
The environment is a huge factor behind that rise, as the World Wildlife Organization notes that ongoing climate change will lead to more water scarcity. Many clean beauty brands feel they have a particular call to action to mitigate their water-use as they strive to go greener than ever before.
With climate concerns being the major driver behind waterless beauty and cosmetics, it’s also fair to note that these formulas are stronger and tend to be longer-lasting. The high potency of waterless beauty formulas means you use way less product at a time. Plus, solid and powder formulas for makeup and skin care are TSA-approved for travel without having to worry about volume limitations.
Waterless Skin-Care Routine
Whether you’re looking to reduce your impact on our planet or just trying to make the TSA line a little more bearable, waterless skin care is the answer you’re looking for. From cleansers to serums to moisturizers, there’s no shortage of solid skin care to indulge in, significantly lightening your carry-on load.
Body Care Without Water
What is waterless beauty without the best in body care? These are the solid balms, lotions and potions that will have your skin smooth and nourished from pre-check to landing.
Waterless Hair Care for Travel
Say goodbye to hotel shampoo bottles and hello to the efficient, TSA-approved waterless hair care of the future. Sustainable, convenient and easy to transport, these water-free hair-care options provide potent, high-intensity nourishment in bar form. Shampoo, conditioners and even hair treatments can be made into solid products that save on space and on water waste.
Water-Free Beauty for Travel
Perhaps one of the most important parts of traveling with beauty is streamlining. You don’t want a thousand little glass bottles rattling around in your carry-on case and you certainly don’t want to coat the inside of it with a bunch of makeup. Every misplaced cap and squeezable product becomes a potential landmine of wasted product, and the easiest way to avoid it is to reach for waterless options that are compact, mess-free and multitasking.
