Suitcase packed, carry-on optimised, toiletry bag reduced to the essentials: travelling light should not mean sacrificing your beauty rituals.
Vitry travel sizes were designed exactly for this: the right techniques and the right tools, in a compact version that can be taken anywhere. Weekend, long stay or cabin flight with liquid restrictions: here is the complete guide to putting together your travel beauty kit without forgetting anything.
Our advice
Travelling light is first and foremost about choosing wisely: a few quality essentials are better than an overloaded toiletry bag filled with products you will never use.
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Why choose travel sizes?
Travel minis and sizes are not simply smaller versions of your usual products: they meet real constraints, including luggage weight, limited space and carry-on liquid rules. They also allow you to try a new product without committing to a large size.
Rules for liquids in carry-on luggage
In carry-on luggage, liquids (including nail polish, removers and perfumes) are generally limited to 100 ml per container, grouped in a resealable transparent bag of no more than 1 litre.
Rules may vary by airport and airline: check them before you leave.
Essential manicure and beauty tools
Changes in temperature, hard water and repeated handling in luggage: hands and nails are the first to suffer during a trip. Three compact tools are enough to handle every situation.
The small glass nail file
The essential manicure tool to slip into your toiletry bag. Unlike cardboard files, it does not wear out, rinses under water and remains effective for a very long time. Its even abrasive surface files without tearing: it is ideal for fragile nails.
The pocket tweezers.
An often-forgotten essential, and one that is always missed. Compact and precise, it takes care of stray eyebrows, unruly hairs and all those last-minute beauty emergencies.
The pocket nail clipper
To neatly shorten a broken nail in a few seconds. Preferably pack it in checked luggage: some airports may refuse items with a blade in the cabin.
Which nail polish should you take travelling?
Two criteria matter most: staying power and versatility.
| Product | Why take it with you | Our choice |
|---|---|---|
| A nude polish | Discreet, versatile, invisible touch-ups | Fleur de Lys Nail Polish |
| A statement colour | For evenings, to complement your wardrobe | Our nail polishes |
| A top coat | Extends wear, protects and adds shine | Base & Top Coat |
| A nail polish remover | To start again with a flawless manicure | Extra-Gentle Nail Polish Remover |
The traveller's wear-extending ally
A 2-in-1 treatment that protects the nail, extends polish wear and restores its shine: ideal for limiting touch-ups during the holidays.
Discover the Base & Top CoatWhen applied properly and protected with a top coat, nail polish can last for several days without touch-ups. And if a nail breaks, the glass file puts everything right in a few seconds.
How to put together your travel manicure kit in 4 rules
- Just one nude polish and one colour. Nude works for every occasion; the colour is for special events. No need for more.
- Choose a glass file over disposable files. One tool for the entire trip.
- Never leave without your tweezers. They take up no space and are useful for all sorts of things.
- Protect your nail polish with a top coat to avoid frequent touch-ups.
And for a touch of fragrance without the hassle, slip an alcohol-free scented roll-on into your bag: discover why the roll-on is a traveller's best ally.
The complete travel beauty checklist
Manicure & beauty kit
- Small glass nail file
- Pocket tweezers
- Pocket nail clippers (in checked baggage)
- A nude nail polish and a colored nail polish
- Base & Top Coat
The right steps before setting off
- Make sure all liquids are under 100 ml for cabin baggage
- Close nail polishes securely and store them upright in a zipped pouch
- Protect the glass nail file in a rigid case
- Avoid exposing nail polishes to high heat
FAQ: travel beauty, your questions
Can you take nail polish in cabin baggage?
Yes, provided the bottle contains less than 100 ml and is placed in the required transparent bag. This applies to our nail polishes.
Can a glass nail file be taken into the cabin?
The glass nail file, with no blade or pointed tip, is generally allowed in the cabin. If in doubt, check your airline's or airport's rules.
What is the difference between a glass nail file and a cardboard file?
The glass nail file does not wear out, rinses easily and files without tearing: it is gentler on the nail and lasts much longer than a disposable cardboard file.
How can you prevent nail polish from leaking in your suitcase?
Tighten the caps securely, store the bottles upright in a zipped pouch and avoid major temperature changes.
Which beauty accessories are truly essential when travelling?
The items that are not easy to replace while away: a precise tweezer and a glass nail file. A nail polish and a top coat complete the ideal kit.
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