I just returned from the 5th trip I've used these containers for and am still loving how well they are working for me. Do you repackage your toiletries for convenience before you travel?
I agree about how young you look. Seriously, I thought you were about 28 - 33. I'm not kidding. I'm a 67 year old woman and fortunately for me my family on both sides hold their youth in looks. You look GREAT!!!
Hi lori Laundry eco friendly detergent sheets are great for traveling 😊 no liquid and take up no room !widely available on line some are eco friendly etc x
I recently found soap sheets at a store called miss A and the work. I’m so excited about them b/c you always see them in the Asian what’s in my bag videos
I travel with laundry soap sheets. You can rip off a piece if you are only doing an article or two. For those who don’t mind dipping into a container, I use contact lense cases for things like conditioner, face creams and thicker lotions. On my recent trip I only used up one of the two pots of my hair conditioner and that was for 10 days! It taught me how little I actually use. I may need to try those collapsible bottles. And pump bottles. Also, I have purchased rice paper and painted it with face wash, body wash or shampoo. Hang to dry and cut into rectangles to fit a small container. I found it worked best with face wash. You also can saturate cotton rounds with liquid makeup remover and seal in a ziplock bag like wipes, instead of taking room in the 3-1-1 bag.
sunscreen can react to packaging. I don't suggest you decant sunscreen out of its original packaging. Just bring the 50ml or 100ml version for longer trips or a nearly finished 50ml or 100ml tube for the shorter trips.
@@The.LifeWithLori There was an area before security with their bags. I grabbed one and repacked (luckily it all fit), but I saw several people being pulled aside in the security area to repack and having to toss several items. They use an 8in x 8in flat zippered baggie and it has to be able to be zipped shut. They also only allow enough liquid medicine for your flight. Any excess has to be checked. TSA lets you bring liquid medicines in your carryon, with no limits.
I always decant my products too. Just be careful Lori with that TSA approved bag you have if you're travelling through Heathrow airport, as they are the strictest in the world and they say all bags must be completely see through with no writing or images printed on them. I've known them refuse to accept those bags and give you one of theirs, which are just basically a sandwich bag which don't hold very much at all, and they insist you throw away everything that doesn't then fit in it. I have a bag like yours which has nothing printed on it and I have no problems with it at Heathrow (I bought it over here in the UK at Boots the chemist - I don't know whether you can order online from them.) I too have rosacea and psoriasis so understand the need for your own products when travelling.
@@The.LifeWithLori No problem, wouldn't want anyone having a nasty surprise and having to make some on the spot difficult decisions on what to discard.
I also found you can put some lotions and laundry detergent in those small ziplock like jewelry bags you can buy from the craft store. I use them for my meds for each day of the week since I take different meds on different days. Also love those clear little pump bottles you just showed. They’re great for so much and so small.
I rarely comment, but you shocked more than once and I’ve got to tell you why: 1) When I first clicked I wondered what this kid knew about traveling 2) Then I was surprised when you mentioned your husband, now you are old enough to be married 3) Then I fell off my chair when you said you were over 50!!!!! We need a video on your skincare routine ASAP❤
Thank you so much - you are very sweet 😉 It really is just a decades long dedication to sunscreen, great lighting, a botox twice a year 😉 I appreciate you being here with me 😁😁😁
Lori, thanks for your helpful video. I personally keep 2 toiletry bags packed, one for 2-3 day trips and one for up to 10 days. I also keep track of when my products are about to expire and I'll switch them out to use them before they expire (this way nothing is wasted). I also keep a medicine pouch (pain relief, immodium, cough meds, vitamin c, bandaids and first aid ointment) and swap those out before they expire. The Heathrow comments are helpful. My clear quart bag is bigger than a zip lock but still within the TSA regulations and I've never had a problem with getting through security. Going forward I will make sure my mandatory must have items all fit in a zip lock bag just in case I wind up having to toss things. My facial skin is sensitive, so I need my specific products, but shower gels etc I could get away with buying at my destination if mine get confiscated.
I know it may be a pain for some, but for liquids, if I am not sure of a foreign airport regs as to what they will accept as an approved toiletry bag, I put all toiletries in a quart size ziploc bag then stick the bag into my TSA approved thicker plastic zipper quart toiletry bag. That way, if customs said I have to have liquids in a ziploc bag only, I pull out the ziploc bag and there is no repacking in their flimsy bags! If they don't say anything, well, my toiletries are doubly packed!
Great ideas -- new ones even for me, and I've been travelling for decades and thought I knew every trick. I must say I thought you were in your early 20s. What skin care and make-up do you use? WE NEED TO KNOW!
Wow I thought you were about 25. What are you doing? You can get a small cosmetic spatula that comes with some travel bottles if you don't want to touch the product.
I have heard some countries are more strict than others. Sweden isn't on my itinerary this time but is certainly on my list. Thanks so much for being here with me - I appreciate you 🌼🌼🌼
Love that squeeze container size. Hopefully can find these in 🇦🇺. Always have to take my own shampoo and eye-makeup remover so need non-leaking containers. Great practical tips, Lori.
I've been decanting all my toiletries for years and had been using a TSA approved bag for a few years when I was stopped at London's Heathrow due to the vinyl/plastic being frosted. I had to take everything out and put it in one of those flimsy zipper bags, separating the liquids from the other stuff (toothbrush, floss, etc) as it wouldn't all fit. I now keep all the liquids together and all the other stuff together.
Hi Charlotte - not to the silicone part of the bottle but yes to the plastic top of the bottle. I hope that helps! Thanks so much for being here with me - I appreciate you 😀
Since I don’t travel that much (like at all) I don’t see the point of keeping a toiletry bag “ready to go”. I prefer to empty from my everyday big bottles, so your video it’s very helpful for me! Thanks!
lol everything you packed from home can be bought at you destination with the exception of your meds. I’m so glad I have minimized my packing to an under the seat backpack, no hassle or worry if there is going to be room for my bag easy on and of the ✈️ oh and I’m a 65 year old woman enjoying my travels stress free.
Hi Anh - I'm currently testing some different shampoo and conditioner bars. Have you tried any of these? Thanks so much for being here - I appreciate you 😁😁😁
I have tried the shampoo and conditioner bars and they are actually nicer than my expensive salon products! They are easier to get through security, environmentally, friendly, and they last forever
Would the small spray bottles be ok for hair spray? I have a large hair spray and it's too big to lug around. Would it be too sticky and gunk up, do you think? I have just ordered the airless pump bottles you have, would it work in those maybe?
@@The.LifeWithLori Thanks for letting me know. I was a bit dubious about it so you have cleared that one up for me. I really haven't found any travel size pump hair sprays here. I might have to look into it a bit more. Thanks Lori.
Wow, I just finished packing for a trip and Im in search for a better shampoo/conditioner container. I found your video! I love those expandable containers you use! I just subscribed to your channel!! ❤❤
I like Bumble and Bumble products and have found they make travel size. I use them and refill them (shampoo/condition/hairspray). No need to buy anything extra. They certainly are bigger than what this video shows, but I can make it work.
I learned a tip from someone’s comment i read one time and that was to take the shampoo and conditioner, if provided at the place you are staying at, and mix a little bit with the s&c you bring to make what you brought last longer.
Hi Marit - It is really just a LOT of makeup and great lighting! But - I will show the details in a video I have coming up soon. I appreciate you being here - thanks! 😃😃😃
@@The.LifeWithLori just discovered your channel. Love packing and traveling content. But no, lighting and make up can not hide age.🤣 I thought you were around 30😀 I am 47 myself. Cant wait for video😀
Geez, this country looks amazing. I want to drop everything a travel over there. I see a lot of Namibians in the comments; would anyone give some advice on how one should ethically travel through the country. For example, I'm sure you should never be ignorant while visiting the desert and you should definitely come prepared. But also, any things to avoid? Whether it be for safety issues or because "immortal" practices. I'd never want to give my money to people exploit others or back a terrible regime. I'm also very curious about the food 😁 I've still haven't stepped foot in Africa and I'm not sure if I'm going to be able anytime soon, but I should start making an effort.
How often do you shampoo your hair? it looks greasy in the video that is probably why your skin is worse as you NEED to kill the bacteria on your skin and hair so no wonder your skin is bad! 5ml isn't enough for once or twice per day for skin care for two weeks..... foundation and primer and spray perfume are all fine in a 5 ml container for a week and 10ml for two weeks! You didn't show toothpaste, make up and all the other items so no wonder the bag was half empty ... This is ALL about the money making links not about genuine packing
I use solid toothpaste tablets and powder makeup products so they don’t need to go in my liquids bag. As for the shampooing, 3 to 4 times per week. My skincare routine and products are used as directed by my dermatologist and I’m happy with my routine 🌞🌻🌼
@@The.LifeWithLori Even if you apply a pea sized amount of cream one per day for 2 weeks 5 mls is not enough, i have Rosacea and i am medically trained so i know.. You will need a cleanser and moisturiser plus how about a body cream... 100ml is enough for 6 hair washes so if you wash it 6 to 8 times then you need at LEAST 100ml... Conditioner with hair that is fine and short like yours you can use far less.. If your dermatologist knew what they were doing they would have told you to keep your hair and face, plus your pillowcase REALLY clean! I was saying of course the bag is almost empty when you don't put what you GENUINELY need for two weeks in it! I would like to see what you really pack and how much of it for two weeks including powder make up as i up for knowing about that!
@@tijay8507 I’ve never been good at the pea sized measurement because peas are all different sizes 🤣. I just use one “pump” for each product from the dispenser and move on. My hair is very fine and thin so I guess I’m lucky there that I don’t need to carry as much hair product as someone that has more. I change my pillow case twice per week. I’m not medically trained so I’m not sure if that’s enough or not 🤷🏻♀️. I have a video on what I genuinely packed for just over 2 weeks in Thailand here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-atLyz5LINsQ.html (I did purchase more sunscreen while I was there). I’ll add the makeup video to the list 😊
Yay! Travel tips for someone who is not a minimalist!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I have very bad skin allergies, can’t use anything solid (soap, shampoo, etc bars are not for me). Also my wild curly hair is high level high maintenance 😂 Glad to find your channel!
