Travel size skin care

annabanana82

Hi all, 

I go on holiday in the summer only going for a week but don't want to lug my skincare products with me for both space and weight. 

I know I could decant my products into small containers, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend somewhere to get a weeks worth of product? 

I've managed to get 7 days of foundation free in the past at a beauty counter in JL and boots but wondered if it's possible to get a day cream, night cream, toner and maybe a serum? Make up remover would be brilliant but think that might be pushing it. 

TY

Nyarlathotep

I'd recommend buying a pack of facial wipes for make-up removal and cleansing on your holiday.

If you're going by air you don't need to put these in the liquids plastic bag either, they can go in your hand luggage

Floss

Have a look in Ebay - sample sizes can often be picked up on there from free-with-purchase gifts, or ask at your skincare store for travel / trial sizes.

Or if you're not precious about brand, look in Boots, Superdrug & supermarkets at their travel ranges.

MsMoon

All the major pharmacies - Boots etc have always done travel sizes, especially in the summer.

Neil49

Try Savers (if you have one nearby). I was in there yesterday and they had a range of travel sized packs. 

comeandgo

I read the OP as hoping somewhere gives enough free samples to use on a weeks holiday.  I did get some moisturiser from a Clarins  counter once but now have enough small containers to just decant what I need.  I would never buy the small travel size as they usually cost nearly as much as a full size product.

diystarter7

Wear a hat, sunglasses, full sleeved tops and cover legs fully then you only have to use you creams on hands bits of face and feet.

annabanana82

Sorry only just seen these replies, free would be nice but not essential. 

I'd had a brief look in the shops and online but ranges seem limited, seems there may be a gap in the market for holiday size skin care routine sets.

I'm cruising rather than flying so don't have to worry about weight limits or restrictions but I like to travel as light as I can.

I shall see what samples I can acquire on the beauty counters in Boot's and John Lewis 

pattycake

What I do is save up my normal products when they only have a small amount left in the pot/tube. Enough for a short trip.  

Daliah

I found the best places are UK airport Boots or similar, and Duty Free shops. It's a bit of pot luck what you get there, though, and they are generally pricey, so your safest bet is decanting.

 Larger Boots, Superdrug and Tesco shops off airports also do a range of travel sizes but I rarely find all the products I like.

You mention Clarins - - - no chance for decent travel sizes. Their samples are ridiculously tiny, and limited in range. I always decant from the posh Clarins pots and bottles into "pauper" containers 

MalMonroe

I think I must be weird. (Oh, okay, I am.) I really enjoy decanting things, especially when it's for a holiday. I know I'm not the only one, though. Right?