What's In My Travel Toiletry and Makeup Bag

I'm sharing with you guys exactly what's in my travel toiletry bag and my best tips for keeping your toiletries organized and ready to go for your next trip! I'm also sharing what the 3-1-1 rule is for liquids in a carry-on and what is and IS NOT considered a liquid for TSA!
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[@kateb876]

So. I commented on your lipsticks to my husband while we watched this and low and behold I came home to them as a present on the counter for me. 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh my gosh what a great husband!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@sarahe5400]

Hair ties on the shampoo & conditioner! That’s brilliant! Never thought of that.

[@julesT246]

That solid sun screen is the best! I use it on my kids faces all the time.

[@622emily622]

Love your packing videos! Thanks for the tips!

[@dianedavis7452]

Love all your tips! I love visiting WDW, have fun!

[@mereshupe]

Love the tip to make the list of refills needed at the end of the trip!

[@LisaBBoardwine]

Always great travel tips! I also have the Vera Bradley Flamingo bags! Love that pattern! The hair tie trick is amazing! Going to check out those lipstick colors too!Thanks Jen!!

[@lindsaymoser4200]

Great tip to make a travel toiletries list when you get done with your trip. Perfect time to refill

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

I use those same makeup wipes! Also, I didn’t know that they make stock sunscreen, that’s so cool! This was super helpful as I’ve only flown with liquids in a carry on once. Thanks Jen!

[@stephanieclaire2569]

So helpful! I have a trip planned next February and will be more organized now.

[@lynettehartmann2042]

I have an extensive packing list! But watching your video reminded me to add my chafe stick!! Thank you so much!

[@tiffanyhatcher310]

I love the Vera Bradley toiletry bags! I have the bigger one and it's perfect for a family traveling!

[@ginacampbell2486]

I absolutely love any type of packing videos. The hair ties tips is brilliant. The dehydration tablets are also a good idea. I'm going to find some for my trip in Jan. The sunscreen stick looks really practical I'm going to try and find some of that as well.

[@jamwi5233]

We use those same Clorox and wet wipes when we travel. Love them! I also just started a travel bin to hold everything and wish I had thought of it sooner! Oh and I also just have to say that I love your shirt that you have on - so cute!

[@chrystaltuckness5298]

"I’m not going to start now," 🤣🤣🤣 Amen! I’m 53.

[@krosa2471]

I saw an excellent tip a few weeks ago. When you are going on family vacation, add to the budget for the vacation for a cleaning service to do a deep clean of your house while you are gone, or just before. The person who gave the tip had an alarm system that allowed them to lock and unlock the door from their phone, see who was at the door, and turn on or off the alarm from the phone. Imagine coming home to a spotless house. Great if you can budget for it.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yes I love it!! We always had a regular housekeeper when the boys were going and did this a lot!!

[@stephaniejacobs7659]

I too have a thing for little bags! Great video! 😊

[@jessicas9136]

I have my toiletry size drawer in my bathroom. It's been so helpful!!

[@Justagirlintx]

Yay for another packing video! My absolute favorite!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’m so glad you liked it!!

[@mahemphill93]

Thanks for saving me a trip to Google to learn about the 311 bag. Also, thanks for telling me what lipstick you use. I was dying to learn about that! 😂 In other news, great video, Jen! Have a safe and fun trip!

[@cassandralingerfelt9772]

I love having a box to stick all the samples and travel size stuff in. Walmart and Target have subscription boxs for cheap with sample size stuff that I get and I use that typically over what I get at resorts or hotels. You go girl!!

[@tawnyamahaffey2377]

Love this! I didn’t think of the hairband around the bottles to not open! Thank you. I usually will put plastic wrap sometimes under the top if I think something leaks and then put it in it’s own bag. And thank you that you reminded me to add something to my shopping list that I just ran out of on my trip last week!! 🤦🏻‍♀️👏🏻

[@courtneykephart8921]

Thank you for a fun, upbeat video

[@annemarie2921]

Great tips! I need (more like “want” 🤦‍♀️) that Vera Bradley bag! 🤗

[@sonyasigal894]

Such good tips thankyou sooo much.

[@amytraveltrails8735]

Very helpful and fun to watch😀😃😉

[@JenniferVanMatreMissouriUSA]

Great video! Extremely helpful!! Thank you

[@kim3168]

Thanks for the liquid/travel size refresher😊as someone that doesn’t fly often, I want to get it right the first time. New to your channel and just subscribed. Thanks for keeping it real and simple❤

[@disneytraveler6823]

Love packing videos. I really need a bigger house to do what you do for packing. Closet space, separate room..... love it!

[@karioncastles7988]

Love the packing videos!

[@reneejohnson2048]

Thanks, Jen, for your videos. I've been flying once or twice a month for over 15 years for both work and personal reasons, so I consider myself a travel and flying expert. But, I'm always open to learning and this video helped me re-think my carry on packing for an upcoming trip. Also, anti-chafing stick? I didn't even know this product existed! I'm a bicyclist and a walker, so I'm going to give this a try. Thank you!

[@triciachristensen3242]

As always, great tutorial. Love the idea of tossing those samples and small versions of things into a container. Brilliant 🤗

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yes and it only took me 20 years to come up with it!🤣🤣🤣😍

[@mahebb1]

I also love the little containers that places like Origins and Lush give you for samples to use for travel containers. I even squeeze some toothpaste into them if it's a short trip! They're great because they are tiny but hold enough for trips that are a week or shorter!

[@kathimontigny-bold691]

Hi Jen! Loved this video! Great tips and I plan on using the idea of getting your list together as you UNpack. Great tip!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously it’s a game changer, Kathi!

[@sherrigreenwood1385]

I am definitely going to try some of these good ideas when packing for my next trip. You are good inspiration for me trying to get better organized!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That’s awesome, Sherri! I’m so glad!

[@kellyday7690]

I love flamingos!! I'm jealous of that Vera bag!

[@dawnturpin]

That is the best advice of the year! I’m always running to the store 2 minutes before it’s time to leave. Flamingos are my jam so I’m in love with that bag 😍😍

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah it’s a serious time and stress saver!!

[@amandaflanagan4244]

I am the same with my label maker!!! And my mom just got that Vera case she loves it!

[@olafpamela]

I thought I was the only one that made a list on vacation that I need to replace in my bag for the next trip!😂😃😊😍 Thanks for sharing

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Once I started doing it that way i was like what took me so long?!?!😍

[@corriezoetewey7860]

This is great! I don’t fly much. I’m sure I’ll be binging your travel/ packing videos before we fly in December.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

The thing is they change the rules sometimes so even if you fly once a year it’s always good to figure out what the new thing is!

[@trishsp3160]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[@lcolon5606]

Great tips! Love that bag. You look great. I also don't wear much or heavy makeup but definitely use my oil of Olay original for my face. I'll need to get a little round container for that. Love your lipstick colors.. I would actually choose those Loreal colors.

[@dreemkin2448]

I need a bigger toiletry bag! Maybe even a hanging one!

[@jlbnerdy]

Yesssss! I am so into packing videos it's just nerdy. Also, I'm going to buy a real, non ziploc quart size bag right now on amazon!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That’s a wonderful purchase!!

[@mahithakunamneni5885]

u are so smart i picked up so many tips

[@majorhollingshead5906]

Love the organization. ❤️😘

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Major!!🥰

[@pekingese163]

My most used toiletry bag is my Vera Bradley Iconic Hanging Travel Organizer. It allows me to pack all the essentials (especially since my boyfriend or friends forget things)

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

You’re the responsible one, Katelyn! Love it!😍

[@OrganizedbyChance]

Great travel bag tour. Since I fly so seldom , it stresses me out, so now a visual of what is liquid will help me the next time I fly. Last time, I put everything in the 3-1-1 bag just to be sure.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Or just call me...🤣🥰

[@CyndiAKADisneyqueen]

I’m a L’Oréal lipstick and Maybelline mascara girl!! Oh, and I’ve used the elf spray forever!!!

[@buffieneuendorf606]

Love that Vera Bradley bag

[@JenniferVanMatreMissouriUSA]

Label fanatic here 🙋🏻‍♀️😊

[@kittenwu8527]

Love this, have the same but mine is the hotel extras drawer. Pilot goodies...

[@brookerose773]

I’m a card carrying member of the cute little bags/pouches club! 😳

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I try not to buy any more but it's so hard!!!!

[@kittenwu8527]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Always, especially when Ulta sends them with samples packages.

[@sharonevers1077]

Great tips.

[@galesepe3713]

Thank you very much. You are a little saver.

[@Stormbrise]

That anti chafe cream is also good for moisturizing feet. As a diabetic I landed on that after a humid summer, and the back of my ankle was chafing on my sandals. Rubbed it in and found that it worked a wonder. As for the the anti-friz thing, I must of remember you mentioning Sephora, and I found they are in Denmark now. I bought a brand to try, and it was the one you recommended a week ago. I am very happy with, however I have to remember to let my hair dry a bit more or I look like a greaser from the late 50s - 60s. I always think of the Outsiders, and how in middle school kids divided into preps or greasers, without the greasy hair.

[@ejmazaba9713]

You are the queen of organization! Have you ever tried Urban Decay All-Nighter setting spray? I have used it in the WDW parks during the month of August, and my makeup barely budged!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

No I have not the title alone is AWESOME 😆😍

[@beccaschlomann7592]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge I have tried a bunch of different setting sprays and the Urban Decay All Nighter is the only one that actually really seems to make a difference. I got a small bottle from Sephora and it's definitely worth the money.

[@mahebb1]

I thought of it too when she mentioned hers! #greatminds 😄

[@niki3701]

Yes to UD setting spray. I use the De-Slick, which is the All-Nighter for oily skin gals like me! Money very well spent.

[@serenaknitsandpurls]

That pattern is just adorable!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Isn’t it?? That outlet always has the cutest stuff!

[@serenaknitsandpurls]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge I use my see through bag for liquids too and it was ok at Heathrow but not at Gatwick. Guess it really depends on your airport security person.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Just not worth the hassle or taking the risk of slowing down the line.

[@natalyperez9764]

Great tips. i love watching any organizational videos... Also, i’m 22 and i can’t contour(nor do i want to learn) sooo safe to say, minimal makeup is where its at!😉

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I just can't figure out how people have the time?? LOL!

[@kellym5231]

Love the flamingo bag! After several trips when I would forget something when I packed my toiletries, I don’t unpack anymore. Everything stays in the toiletry bag and is replenished as needed. I also keep a stain stick and an eyeglass repair kit in my bag. That little screwdriver has bailed us out more than once!

[@beccaschlomann7592]

I also label everything, lol, and I have a bin for my little travel bags and toiletries and small containers. I also just chuck stuff in there and then about a week before a trip I start pulling out the luggage and bags and getting things figured out. ☺

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Getting ready is a huge part of the fun for me!!😍

[@kimt8162]

There is a wonderful travel pak you can get from walmart that has a bag and containers in it you can fill. If your looking for something.

[@ruthtorphy2204]

Happened to me also inEngland. Absolutely no writing on plastic bag, totally clear. They made me buy one of theirs.

[@ACottageGirl]

Super helpful! I’m packing simple for our Med cruise... the last couple trips I overpacked everything I didn’t need and forgot or left behind important stuff {like enough undies 😁} Also? I rarely wear makeup at all. 🙌

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah cruises are tough I think. I way over packed for our last cruise too!!

[@suedecker6062]

I'm already getting things together for my trip in couple of months! By the way you are beautiful and don't need lots of makeup. I'm just like you, I've never been a makeup person.

[@deborahconkle6822]

Loving your videos! New subscriber!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Welcome, Deborah! I’m so glad you’re here🥰

[@karamarie6878]

I always enjoy your packing tips. I won't even pretend.... I've got a running tally of things I never even knew about until I found your channel🤔: packing cubes✔ downy wrinkle release ✔ Roll on sunscreen✔ Have a great trip!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That makes me happy!!

[@marlenejuchniewicz2387]

Love the Vera Bradley Bag

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Isn’t it the cutest? Having an outlet so close to us is very dangerous!

[@marlenejuchniewicz2387]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge so jealous of the bag. I have their medium size carry on bag in black and white!!

[@ErinJmnz]

Omg - I couldn’t stop laughing about contouring 😂😂😂😂 have a great trip Jen❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Erin seriously if I had time to contour I’m still not sure i would.😆

[@ErinJmnz]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge PRE-children Erin did all that... Mom of three Erin can't remember to fill in both eyebrows before rushing the kids to school. ;-) lol

[@niki3701]

Not sure if you’ve seen them but the Neutrogena wipes now come in singles. Game changer as I just grab a handful and toss them in my bag and it barely makes a dent in terms of space plus the remaining ones don’t dry out. I’ve seen them at Costco and Walmart so far.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I will check Costco next time I’m there!! Love it, Niki😍

[@Belle.898]

I wish Container Store would make that travel size spray again! Hope you have a great trip! :)

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously can you tell that one has been on a few trips??? Need to see if i can find it online!

[@Belle.898]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Mine looks the same way.

[@gracejames6036]

I have a drawer that I keep all our travel size things go!

[@carlyl7020]

I have a travel bag box, too!

[@CoralJoyTravel]

Phew! Now I know what I don’t need to bring! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I got you!!

[@kathygann1180]

Try IT or Laura Geller powder foundation. Life changing!

[@jacquelinekob]

Love this! Going to get a bin to put all of our travel toiletries in ... great idea!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It’s so simple but really does help!!

[@sarairvine9622]

L’Oreal 752 and 843! Thank you! Have to admit, yesterday I got a notification of your reply, but was truncated to “what’s in my toilet” and I had to wait til a break in a meeting to find out what the message was - I’d forgotten about the lipstick question and couldn’t figure out what the heck your message was. 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Sometimes I just like to see what’s in people’s toilets.

[@racheldean1240]

I would love to know where you got that kind of sunscreen that would be so useful for me.

[@susannconnelly7826]

I think your so cute! I love the “I am a bad girl comment”! Hilarious. Question: isn’t mascara considered a liquid? Thanks for your down to earth video!

[@cheryldixon5097]

FYI I found out we can take full size saline solution through TSA, but you put it out in the bins and an agent will perform a chemical test on it.

[@blueberryfrog894]

Oh wow! We organize our travel stuff the same way! I have samples and pouches bins. Have you tried the nuun rest and recovery? They’re great!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

No I haven't but clearly I must!!

[@blueberryfrog894]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge amzn.to/2lJxes1

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Just found yr channel, very comprehensive. Quick question I was told that Vaseline goes as a liquid can you confirm. Thanks.

[@ineedmickey5170]

Ha! We bring up our luggage 2 months out just for the excitement.... Disney nerds....

[@Peggy-Kay]

I just watched this and then tried the Amazon link, but it wouldn’t open. I really want that Vers Bradley bag! Do you have the name of it or link for it?

[@tinahesse1424]

You mentioned doing a grocery delivery to your resort. Which store do you prefer for grocery delivery? Have wanted to give it a go, but clueless as to resort procedures and which “tried and true” delivery service from the so many choices out there. Thanks for any info you can provide. Do you have a video on this already?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I do on my main channel but it’s been awhile - definitely going to put another one up soon!

[@joysharpe1500]

I go one step further, when I get home, I refill my bottles & repack my toiletries. Same with my park bag, restock bandaids, new Sharpie, sunscreen, it's always ready to grab & go.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Because you never know when adventure might call.....great plan!!😍

[@OURHAPPYPLACE]

I wish I could be this organized.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Well this has been a work in progress for sure!!🥰

[@OURHAPPYPLACE]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Someday!😘

[@mimistans7715]

Hmmmm I have a “Travel Box” also. 🥰. We could be twins. 😂

[@golshirindt9127]

Hi, do you know how many bottles of perfume I am allowed to take with me to the cabin?

[@lisagelder1859]

Just found your video as im off to Spain for 6 nights next week with only carry on bags. Your video was great and very useful. Love that flamingo bag.😁 its so stressful trying to figure out all my toiletries and make up.😯 i just wanted to ask you is mascara ok to put in the carry on case as i thought it would have been classed as liquid. 🤔 thanks again for the fab video.. x

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

You can have liquids in your carry on as long as they are not over 3 Oz and mascara is absolutely less than that. 3-1-1 - 3 Oz or less, I quart sized clear bag, 1 bag per person - hope that helps!

[@lisagelder1859]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge thanks. I live in the uk so not sure if the rules at the airports over here afe the same, i know at Manchester airport they can be very strict on liquids. We usually have a suitcase as we tend to go for 10 days or 2 weeks so everything normally goes in there, but this is the first time I'll be travelling with just a carry on case so its all new to me.. thanks again..🙂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

@@lisagelder1859 I travel back and forth to the UK quite a bit and it IS the same!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Well, I did before . . . sad trombone.

[@lisagelder1859]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge ok thanks.😊 I will put my mascara in my make up bag..

[@pamirish5558]

I appreciated this. I have a couple of questions and hopefully you can answer them as you have a lot of experience flying. We are going on our first flight and it is to Europe from Florida. My question is are unopened contracts considered a liquid because of the solution in the blister packs? My biggest question which i cannot find is can we pack a gallon of distilled water. We use CPAP machines and apparently getting it in Europe we have to get it from a mechanic or a pharmacist neither of which will be in the airport in Switzerland. Thank you

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I know there are different rules for liquids required for medical reasons but I honestly don't know! I'm so sorry I can't be more helpful. And I always put my contacts in my liquids bag just in case but I really think they would be fine in a different case. Technically, though, I believe they are supposed to be with liquids.

[@pamirish5558]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge thank you. I appreciate it. I will keep searching for the info about the water and I will put the contacts in my liquids. Keep doing what you do. I truly appreciate it. I live an hour from Disney and we go there every month but never fly. Thank you for responding

[@robynkeeran8564]

What is the name of the Vera Bradley bag?

[@CoralJoyTravel]

I'm commenting again..you are so organized!! You know I haven't found my carry-on bag yet, right?!! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Excuse me but I am no longer daily responsible for children so that’s why.🥰

[@annaallred6845]

At Heathrow, my TSA bag was too big, and they gave me a small bag.

[@gretchenmunroe6078]

Vaseline is a gel (liquid) isn't it? Like peanutbutter? Allowed?

[@susannconnelly7826]

Another question: what about medicine. Pill form?, I was planning on putting it in a Mon- Friday pill container. Do I have to keep them in their original prescription bottles? That shows my name?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Check the TSA website but I believe unless it's a liquid that needs to be over the 3.4 ounce limit, you should be fine.

[@DVelez-wz3fe]

Can hair picks be brought on carry on luggage? Isn’t mascara considered a liquid?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I believe so and yes, it is considered a liquid but since I am TSA pre-check I don't have to take my liquids out. Great question!

[@kelseyhogan8636]

Hi Jen! Loved this video so much! I'm hoping you can clarify the 3:1:1 rule for me. (I did try to back and rewatch that part to gain clarity but my Wifi is being stubborn and keeps stalling & I also tried to scroll through the comments to see if you touched upon it but didn't see anything). Am I understanding you correctly in that you're only allowed 1 clear plastic bag to hold however many 3 oz. items you can fit inside a standard size clear bag? The amount of 3 oz containers you can bring with you on the plane is not unlimited? Its been a while since I have flown and I don't recall what the rules were when I traveled last! Also, if I totally misunderstood you, its not your explanation, its me...I'm very tired today ;) Thank you!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Lol no worries, Friend, I got you. You can carry one 1 quart sized bag per person and put as many things as you can fit in it that are 3 oz or less. So 3 ounces, 1 quart, 1 per person or 3-1-1

[@kelseyhogan8636]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Thank you girlfriend! That makes sense. I appreciate your response!

[@hjhahmad1138]

D toiletry bag,is it left in d carry on bag at d check point? Tq

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I have TSA pre-check but for normal security you'd need to take your liquids out and put them in a bin. Great question!

[@2nd-star-2-the-right]

From what I learned working at a drug store years ago, they usually don't discontinue the color of a lipstick, rather they change the name and number! Yes very annoying, but maybe a glimmer of hope if one day you cannot find it anymore!