One of the biggest challenges of packing a carry-on bag is making sure your toiletries all comply with the rules: they all have to fit into that clear plastic bag, and they all need to be under 100ml.
If you have a checked bag as well, this is usually pretty easy, but if you’re going on a trip where you’re packing carry-on only, it can be difficult to fit all of the toiletries you need into a small plastic bag.
Luckily, there are some fantastic men’s beauty products that will keep your skin hydrated and clean while still coming in at under 100ml each. Here are our favourites.
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Clear Carry-On Toiletry Bag
Before we get into which carry-on beauty products you can’t leave home without, you’ll need a clear plastic bag so that you can get through security with them all.
Rather than waiting till you get to the airport and wasting time (and plastic) with one of the disposable ones they provide, buy a TSA-approved (which means it’s approved by the USA transport security authorities, and therefore should be accepted anywhere in the world) clear toiletry bag, like this one:
This bag is durable and made from PVC so it’s easy to clean, and will last well beyond just one flight. There’s also a heavy duty zipper so your toiletries won’t end up in a messy jumble at the bottom of your bag.
Essential Carry-On Beauty Products for Men
Aesop Travel Kits
These all-in-one kits are designed to be taken on the road – just transfer the bottles into your clear plastic bag and you’re good to go.
We particularly love The Boston, a unisex kit containing skin, body and hair care classics, as well as a mouthwash, which is a life-saver when you have to go straight from a flight to a meeting.
We’re also huge fans of The Jet Set, which contains travel-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner, body wash and a hydrating body balm, all of which smell incredible.
Aesop Ginger Flight Therapy
Another Aesop essential, this small 10ml bottle contains a pulse-point therapy containing ginger, lavender and geranium, designed to soothe, calm and uplift. Just roll it onto your pulse points (temples, wrists, behind your ears) if you’re feeling anxious, nauseous or tired during your flight.
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Molton Brown Fragrance
This Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel eau de toilette comes in a 50ml bottle that’s perfect for travel. And whether you’re going to somewhere coastal or to a cosmopolitan city, the notes of salty cypress, earthy cedarwood and musk, and zesty bergamot will keep you smelling fresh while you’re on the go.
Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
If you’re going to be shaking a lot of hands, you want yours to be in top condition, not all dried out and flaky from travel. This hand salve by Kiehl’s isn’t called ultimate strength for nothing – it works a treat on the driest, most dehydrated hands, and the handy 75ml tube means you can take it everywhere with you when you travel.
L’Occitane Eau des Baux Stick Deodorant
This alcohol, paraben and aluminium salt free deodorant stops the development of bacteria on skin, which will keep you smelling fresh for longer. The woody scent is long-lasting without being overpowering, and it’s perfect for those with sensitive, easily irritated skin. It’s a carry-on beauty essential.
Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste
Not all toothpastes are created equal, as this Italian-made tube proves. Marvis toothpaste flavours will make you question why you ever used a regular brand – and thanks to this stylish, travel-friendly 25ml tube, you won’t ever have to.
Proraso Travel Shave Kit
This handy travel sized shaving kit comes with a pre-shaving cream, a shaving cream, an after-shave balm, and a mini boar bristle shaving brush – everything you need to look neat and professional on the go. And of course, they’re all under 100ml so getting them through security is a breeze.
Malin + Goetz Replenishing Face Serum
If security rules mean you can’t go bigger, you can definitely go better! This face serum is just 30ml but it’s concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way. This oil-free formula offers intense hydration, and fights signs of ageing, thanks to sodium hyaluronate and essential oils. For such a small bottle, it packs a mighty punch.
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