My colour cosmetic travel kit

I recently wrote about my beauty travel kit.  Of course, this kit did not include the collection of colour cosmetics I travel with.  Further to more conversations with Halifax the great Beauty Blogger, here are the colour cosmetics I brought on vacation with me a few weeks back (already!).

The off white bag on the left is from Rudsak.  I received it as one of my gifts when I was a bridesmaid for my good friend Glamourous Gen in 2005.  It is always in my purse and usually contains the same necessities + varying glosses and lipsticks, according to my mood and clothes.  The Air Canada pouch on the right I received when I traveled first class to Brazil in 2007.  Good times.  I only use it to store my makeup when I travel.  And now, the contents!

The necessities (stuff you would always find in this pouch):

-black elastics for my out-of-control hair

-bobby pins again, for the untameable curls 

-Band-Aids

-Bausch & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Eye Drops (I have dry eyes and sometimes my contact lenses kill me)

-Annabelle SkinTrue Pressed Powder - Translucent.  I really preferred the Light shade, but it was discontinued a while ago already :o(  This one can be too dark for me on winter days.

-Zantac 75 pills.  Heartburn is a way of life for me!  My ear-nose-throat specialist tells me my esophagus is scarred from the acid reflux.  Oh well.. perhaps I should invest and buy stocks in Rolaids and Zantac!

-tweezers

-Marcelle Waterproof Lip Definition Contour Crayon - Nude.  As you can see, this one is OLD.  Lol.  It features the old Marcelle logo.  Shame on me for not restocking with fresh stuff!  Lol.

-Marcelle AC-Solution Blemish Control.  When my face wants to grow special friends, I use this locally.

-The Body Shop clear Brow & Lash Gel, which is a MUST before I walk out the door.  I already confessed my love for it here.

-Marcelle Volume Precision Mascara - Black.

-I have dealt with cold sores all my life (although I haven't had anything recently - knock on wood).  I have a special prescription which I keep at home, but always keep the Zilactin Early Relief Cold Sore Gel with me for on-the-spot treatment and relief. This wonderful gel tastes horrible, but it works rapidly and it's truly effective.  It creates a very good seal on the area and protects it.  It completely stops the usual cold sore stinging sensation and discomfort.

What varies:

-Marcelle Rouge Vitality Lipstik - Forever Natural (LE)

-Marcelle Lux Gloss Sheer - Angelica (LE), but I always have a Lux Gloss with me.  ALWAYS. 

-Annabelle volumelip Lip Plumping Gloss - Vivid Volume (I really like that the shine stays on and on and on)

At the Toronto Beauty Blogger Meetup last February, I received goodies from other cosmetics companies; items I usually would not have bought, but which I am extremely glad I discovered!

-FACE atelier lipstick LRO 3 - Revenge.  This is THE lipstick that made me go back to dark hues and reds this winter / spring.  It is looooooooooong-lasting it goes on super smooth.  Although this girl remains faithful to her brands, this was a great discovery!

-Balmshell Lip Gloss - Weekend in the Hamptons (I think! - this travel-size does not say). Sweet aroma and taste, very subtle shine and lots glitter.  Wonderful for when I want to go light on the lips!

Most recent addition (and perhaps new love of my body care life):

-the small black jar contains the Lush Coco Lotion.  It is a wonderful hand moisturizer that does not leave my hands feeling greasy, but rather silky smooth!  I simply adore it.

The Air Canada pouch was filled with the makeup I usually apply at home and don't carry on a day to day basis:

-Marcelle Wet & Dry Eye Shadow Duo - Slate

-Marcelle Star Pigments - 24 Karats (LE)  I use it as a flash point on my lids most of the times.  It's a secret weapon.

-Marcelle Minerals Eye Shadow - Opal

-Marcelle Minerals Eye Shadow - Terra

-Annabelle Custom Quad Magnetic Compact filled with (clockwise from top left) Purple Reine (LE), Sugar Dust, Metallic Meltdown and Vivid Violet (LE)

-Annabelle Trio Eyeshadow - Crème Caramel

-Annabelle Trio Eyeshadow - Rosewood

-Marcelle Concealer Palette - Universal Beige

-Annabelle mineral Powder Foundation - Natural Ivory

-Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder - Bronze Shimmer (LE).  However, my first Zebra love, Haute Gold, is coming out later this May as a REGULAR PRODUCT.  Woot-woot!!!

-Annabelle Smudgeliner in (top to bottom) Purple Storm, Rich Chocolate, Vortex Violet and Electric Bronze

-Marcelle 2 in 1 Retractable Eyeliner - Carbon 

-Annbelle Makeup Pro Eye Brushes A-10 Medium Shader and A-8 Small Shader. 

-Annbelle Makeup Pro A-98 Sharpener for waterproof and regular pencils.  That's right ladies and gents, the Annabelle Smudgeliner and Smoothliner are traditional pencils which require sharpening!

-Marcelle Lux Gloss Sheer - Sorbet (this is a tester size... not available for those not working for Groupe Marcelle! ;o)

-Annabelle Le Gloss Star - Flash Dance

-Annabelle Rouge Velours Lipstick # 210 - Adrenaline

-Marcelle Rouge Vitality Lipstick - Rose Divine (LE)

-Marcelle Lux Gloss - Whisper

MIA in the pic are my Annabelle Makeup Pro Brushes A-88 (retractable in 2 positions, I use it to apply my Annabelle mineral Foundation) and A-13, a must-have brush for my bronzer!  I used them the morning I took the pics and left the brushes in my dressing table.  I also left in my beach bag (returning tomorrow with my parents and all my hair products - lol) my precious Marcelle Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss - Mango Splash (LE).  I adore the Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss for the beach or by the pool because it keeps my lips moist, well hydrated and perfectly shiny.  Plus, the slanted spout is fool-proof for applications.

I'm sure my Beauty Bloggers will agree that I traveled light and only brought what was necessary!  What do you think?