16 mini versions of popular beauty products that are worth trying
Doesn’t everyone love mini things?
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When you find products that work well for you, there’s only one logical thing left to do: Buy them in miniature form so that you never have to leave the house without them.
If you’re a frequent flyer looking to save space in your carry-on or TSA-compliant bag, you’ll appreciate the shrunken-down versions of these top-notch beauty products. Or, if you’re someone who always keeps products in their work bag or purse for quick touch-ups throughout the day, you’ll love having these within reach. Of course, you may also just love mini products or not quite be ready to invest in the full-size forms before testing them out.
Regardless of your reason, we think you'll love these 16 pocket-sized products.
1. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer Mini
For a concealer that works to cover blemishes or darkness under the eyes, lean on the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer.
If you’re one of the 11,000 reviewers who can’t get enough of the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, you need it for your purse and travel makeup bag. This concealer is a staple in the beauty community because it applies in thin layers to smoothly cover any skin discoloration. It comes in 30 shades to suit seven undertones—pink, peach, yellow, golden, olive, red, and neutral.
Get the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer Mini at Sephora for $13
2. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Make any foundation look even better with the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.
Foundations, BB and CC creams, and tinted moisturizers are very specific to your own skin desires, as they vary greatly in finish, skin tone range, and long-lasting ability. With any complexion product of your choice, though, the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer is worth buying in miniature form to have for your next trip or just to try out. The clear, oil-free gel claims to blur fine lines and pores for an overall smoother-looking complexion.
Get the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer on Sephora for $15
3. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Mini
Lock in your makeup look with a loose setting powder.
If you own Laura Mercier’s setting powder already, you know it’s not very travel-friendly because of its larger size (comparable to a lemon, though not that shape) and because you’ll end up with too much powder in the lid after it’s jostled around. The cult-favorite, loved for its lightweight and long-wearing formula that sets down makeup and reduces shine, comes in a mini form, though. Problem solved!
Get the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Mini at Sephora for $23
4. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini
Give your skin a sunkissed look with Benefit's Hoola Matte Bronzer.
Much like Laura Mercier’s loose powder, Benefit’s boxed bronzers and blushes are a bit clunky to transport. To save space, invest in the Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini, which is a smaller version of the fan-favorite loved for its easily blendable formula and the natural, sun-kissed glow it gives to the skin.
Get the Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini at Sephora for $16
5. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Mini
Moisturize your skin with the Jet Lag Mask anytime, anywhere.
If you’re a frequent traveler, you know how dry your skin gets from planes, trains, and busses. Next time you hop on board, make sure you’re carrying a mini tube of the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, which claims to even out the skin tone with vitamin C, moisturize with sodium hyaluronate (the salt form of hyaluronic acid), and protect against free radicals with vitamin E.
Get the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Mini at Sephora for $35
6. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater
Use the Mario Badescu Facial Spray whenever you need to refresh your makeup or add hydration to the skin.
If masks aren’t your thing but you want a source of hydration in your back pocket, consider a facial spray. This one from Mario Badescu uses herbal extracts and rosewater for a refreshing scent and hydrating formula. You can use this on bare skin or as a setting spray over makeup.
Get the Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater at ULTA for $7
7. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
Use cotton rounds with the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water to remove makeup in a cinch.
At the end of the day, a micellar water is the easiest way to remove any makeup, dirt, or oil from the skin. With over 2,000 Amazon reviews, the Garnier SkinActive one is a top choice. It easily and quickly removes makeup without drying out the skin or irritating the eye area.
Get the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water on Amazon for $3.49 Get the Organyc Organic Cotton Rounds on Amazon for $2.99
8. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser Mini
Take off makeup remnants, dirt, and oil from the day with the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser.
In need of a gentle cleanser to bring on your next vacation? Everyone has different skincare needs, but this one appeals to the masses. The Fresh Soy Face Cleanser claims to remove makeup and dirt from the face, maintain the skin’s elasticity, soothe using cucumber extract, and calm with rosewater.
Get the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser Mini at Sephora for $15
9. Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Your eyes will look and feel refreshed after using the Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado.
Keeping in the theme of healthy, hydrated skin, the Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado is a well-loved must-add-to-cart if you want super moisturized under eyes. The product claims to moisturize with avocado oil, soften the skin with cocoa butter, and protect the skin’s hydration with shea butter. And, if it’s of any interest to you, makeup mogul Kylie Jenner is a fan of this product.
Get the Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado at Sephora for $30
10. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
To replenish dry skin, apply the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration.
If you can only bring one moisturizer with you, this one is your best option. The Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration targets parched skin and eczema with ingredients like colloidal oatmeal to relieve itching, shea butter to moisturize and protect the skin barrier, and allantoin (a skin conditioning ingredient that increases water and stimulates cell growth) to calm and soothe the skin. While it is gentle enough for facial skin, this cream is also great for moisturizing the body.
Get the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration at Sephora for $12
11. CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
Zap a pimple before it comes to a head with the CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch.
These aren’t tehcnically the mini form of a larger product, but they’re super small and deserve a place on this list and in your purse, luggage, or skincare arsenal. As soon as a zit starts popping up on your skin, grab one of the 24 circular patches in this packet and pop it on the blemish. The dots claim to extract impurities overnight and reduce redness. These are small but mighty and you won’t regret having them handy.
Get the CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch at ULTA for $6
12. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Mini
You'll fall in love with the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream scent.
It’s not often that a body cream makes waves, but this one from Sol de Janeiro is a must-have because of its fast-absorbing formula that supposedly tightens and smooths the look of skin. And if you’re of fan of this cream’s delicious scent, you’re in luck: You get the same notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla in this tiny container, so you can always have the warm and spicy scent on you.
Get the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Mini at Sephora for $20
13. Living Proof Healthy + Strong Mini Transformation Kit
The Living Proof Healthy + Strong Mini Transformation Kit works for all hair types and textures.
For a combination that cleans, smoothes, and conditions all hair types, look no further than this kit from Living Proof. The Perfect Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner claim to improve the overall hair health; the 5-in-1 Styling Treatment smoothes, volumizes, conditions, and strengthens; and the Dry Shampoo absorbs oil, sweat, and odor for cleaner-feeling hair.
Get the Living Proof Healthy + Strong Mini Transformation Kit at Sephora for $18
14. Ouidad Botanical Boost Curl Energizing & Refreshing Spray
Whenever your curls need replenishing, spritz the Ouidad Botanical Boost Curl Energizing Refreshing Spray.
Curly hair can easily lose its luster throughout the day. To keep your curls looking fresh, spritz the Ouidad Refreshing Spray all over wet or dry hair. The spray claims to define curls, seal in moisture, and keep your hair feeling lightweight instead of bogged down by product.
Get the Botanical Boost Curl Energizing & Refreshing Spray on Ouidad for $10
15. Wet Brush Multi-Pack
Keep a Wet Brush in your purse, desk, car, or wherever else you may reach for one.
No matter where you go or how minimal your routine is, a great brush is a must-have. And the Wet Brush is a fan-favorite for good reason: It uses soft, flexible bristles that won’t tangle in the hair or cause breakage. With this multi-pack of miniatures, you can keep one in your work bag, one in your purse, and one at home.
Get the Wet Brush Multi-Pack on Amazon for $12.13
16. Tweezerman Mini Manicure Kit
Clip a hangnail in a pinch.
Being far away from a nail clipper or file when you have a bad hangnail at work or while traveling is not fun. To prepare for such occasions, keep a mini manicure kit on hand at all times. The Tweezerman Mini Manicure Kit comes with a nail clipper, cuticle pusher, nail cleaner, and pocket file.