Your 3-Day Weekend Cosmetics Bag Packing Guide

By Rebecca Brown

Updated on 5/29/2015 at 6:00 AM

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Heading out for the long weekend is a great mood-booster, so we partnered with POPSUGAR Must Have to find the freshest products for your cosmetics bag, all from our past Must Have boxes! Hurry and get your July box now before they sell out!

We all long for the promise of escape and wanderlust – it's part of what makes long holiday weekends so special. Whether you're headed to breathe in the briny ocean air or are just doing some road-tripping with friends this Summer, it's important that your cosmetics case is filled with all of the essentials. From of-the-moment scents to tried-and-true hair products, we found all the items that that will get you to — and through — your weekend getaway all in our monthly Must Have boxes!

  1. Dry Shampoo: If you're combating greasy hair or just want to add some necessary texture to your roots as a prep, a travel-sized can of Batiste Dry Shampoo belongs in your makeup bag.
  2. Summer Scent: Leave your everyday perfume at home and toss in something light and fruity from Capsule Perfums to spice up your weekend.
  3. Facial Wipes: After a long day of being under the hot Summer sun, swipe your face clean of sweat and impurities with Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Wipes.
  4. Cosmetics Case: The new warm season practically requires you to treat yourself to a new bag, like a spacious toiletry case from Stephanie Johnson.
  5. Shaving Cream: Don't shave your legs with soap just because you're away from your house. Pack an ultrasoothing scented shave cream from Sage & Row and your skin will thank you.
  6. Blush: Dust your cheeks with a long-lasting pink tint, like the Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush from Tarte Cosmetics.
  7. Minibrush: Detangle even the worst of knots with a tiny Wet Brush. It's travel-sized, making it the perfect weekend companion.
  8. Clear Pouch: A fun see-through pouch like the Pink Piña from Samudra is a great place to store all of your small items, like lip glosses, eye liners, and even toothpaste. It's easy to clean so you can bring it with you to the pool or beach.
  9. Lip Balm: Figs & Rogue's soothing balm will give your parched lips an instant boost of moisture.

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