What's in My Travel Make Up Bag?

Last weekend my hubby and I were lucky and got to go away for the weekend!
This is the makeup that I packed. 

The Tools

Tarte airbrush blush brush for blush, ELF Studio Powder brush for foundation, Sonia Kashuk large powder brush for bronzer, Sonia Kashuk spoolie for brows, disposable spoolie for lashes, eye lash curler.

Face

Benefit erase paste, Monistat anti-chafing gel for primer, Tarte Maracuja creasless concealer, Sonia Kashuk perfecting luminous foundation, Neutrogena mineral pressed powder foundation

Cheeks

Benefit Posietint, ELF warm bronzer, Tarte airblush in Amused

Eyes

Tarte lights camera lashes mascara, Maybelline define a brow, Tarte waterproof eyeliner in black, Urban Decay 24/7 shadow stick in Juju

That's it! I wanted to pack light and I knew that I wouldn't want to spend a lot of time on my makeup. These products were the perfect combo for me! 
I also had some various lip products with me, but I forgot to include them. 


What makeup do you pack when you travel? Do you go minimalist, like me, or do you glam it up on vacay? 

Review: Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencil Stash

A few weeks ago I purchased this set from Urban Decay and I can't say enough good things about it! 

Urban Decay says : 

For your inner artist: a set of pocket-sized 24/7 Shadow Pencils that make it easy to line, shade, and smudge like a pro. (In shades that inspire addiction.)

It’s like a box of ridiculously chic crayons… for your eyes. We packaged 5 travel-sized Shadow Pencils in a shade assortment that lets you play boldly with color or create softly smudged effects. You get all the creamy, waterproof, vibrant color of our 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in a fat shape that’s super-versatile: use the wide side of the pencil to shadow larger areas with ease or use the thin tip to line your eyes. This set makes achieving dramatic washes of color and precise lines SO EASY, in hues that run the gamut from soft and shimmery to deep and bright. The range of looks you can create with this set is endless, and we can’t live without it. Juju, a frosted taupe, is brand new and only available in this set! And each pencil barrel is color-matched so it’s easier to grab exactly what you’re looking for in the depths of your handbag. This kit will change the lives of lazy shadow appliers and wannabe makeup artists who can now achieve flawlessly shaded and/or lined eyes. Give it to yourself or a friend, or break it up into mini gifts.

What I say: 
First, I say that this set is $12. Yes, only $12!
Second, I tend to be lazy when it comes to eye shadow. I'm not one who likes to use 5 or 6 different shadows. It's time consuming and the more makeup I add, the sillier I look. Any one of these pencils can be used alone to achieve a pretty eye look. I lean toward using the neutral shades as a wash of color, blended across the eyelid. Occasionally I use the purple and turquoise as a liner. 
Third, they are very creamy and smooth.They don't drag or pull on your eyelid and they are super easy to use!  You literally draw it on and blend the edges with your fingertip .Do blend quickly though, it doesn't take long for these to set. And once it's set, it's not going anywhere. Which leads me to....
Fourth, the staying power of these pencils is incredible! My eyelids area little wrinkled and a little hooded. For me it's a given that eye shadow will crease on me. Well, these babies DO NOT CREASE! They last until you take them off! 
Fifth, the colors are are very wearable. Even the brighter shades can be easily worn as an eyeliner for a 'pop' of color. 

Top to bottom: Delequint-shimmering purple with some glitter, Clash-shimmering turquoise with glitter, Sin- shimmering champagne, Rehab- Shimmery brown, Juju- Shimmery taupe.

Final word:
This is a great set at a great price! Because of the ease of use and the staying power, these pencils would make a great addition to your spring/summer make up repertoire.