Solid Toiletries ONLY for Carry-on travel (Challenge)
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Are you tired of dealing with strict TSA liquid rules while traveling carry-on only? Since I always travel only with handluggage, I was too. Recently, a viewer challenged me to travel with solid toiletries only - and I decided to take on the challenge. Intrigued to see if it was possible, I put it to the test during my recent trip to Bavaria. In this video, I'll share with you the solid toiletries I brought, how it went, and my final verdict. So, if you're ready to ditch the hassle of TSA fluid limits, join me on this journey and discover a more convenient way to travel.
⬇️ MY PACKING LIST
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Some of the products were purchased at a local store from their own brand, so I am afraid I can‘t provide any links to them, but here are the ones I found:
Solid Shampoo & Conditioner: Lush Godiva
Wet Brush: amzn.to/3KQ0gPn
Matador soap pouch: amzn.to/47BQ3Qh
Soap saver: amzn.to/47CTZjP
Hair sheet mask (seems to be a better product than what I had, it‘s done in 5 minutes): amzn.to/3OLqx2A
Toothpaste tablets (I use the ones from Denttabs, but there are tons of other options available): amzn.to/3QPpJw6
Olay - Water activated wipes: amzn.to/3E57Odk
Olay Serum: amzn.to/47Izbaz
ClimbOn lotion bar: amzn.to/44iwdXi
Hawaiian Tropic powder: amzn.to/3E6aQOk
Neutrogena Sunscreen Stick: amzn.to/3smp6Qz
Braun Silk Epil: amzn.to/45AsdTj
/// Content:
00:00 Solid travel toiletries challenge
00:38 Travel toiletries packing list
06:03 Testing solid travel toiletries
11:03 Best / worst solid travel toiletries
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Here is my video about the toiletries I usually travel with (2023 update): czcams.com/video/S5TAscqKx64/video.html
What a fun video! I laughed so hard when you tested the face & hair products. Thanks for trying them on for all of us. Nice to know that we can travel with solids rather than liquids. I'm going to try that Olay serum, that looked convenient! Have a great week!
Hahaha, glad that you liked my struggle. 😅😂 I had to spend quite some time cleaning the bathroom afterwards… 😂
I’ve never put my mascara on my liquids bag, and it’s never been questioned.
I use same toothpaste tabs. I really like them. For face wash I use a good molecule bar and drunk elephant bar. Dermalogica daily microfoliant is good if you want a scrub. Lush and ethique both have good solid options for toiletries.
Decant liquids and cut bars to make them more travel friendly. It's surprising how little product one needs for a week or two trip.
Thanks for content!
I never heard of drunk elephant before, thanks for sharing. :)
Cutting the bars into slices really works well.
You are a good sport to try everything on in front of the camera. You helped me to decide, if I liked the products or not. Thank you❤
I had such fun watching you try the products. Thank you for the video.
Glad you liked it! :)
Thanks Maggi! This video was both hilarious to watch and also really useful!
Thank you! Glad to hear that you liked it. 😅
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you and your husband are traveling again.
Thank you, we are happy too… 🤗 It’s shorter trips at the moment, but we are so grateful that we are able to do that.
Great, thanks. I use the leaves by sea to summit for laundry. They are great, check those.
Hey! This is one of the most informative vids I’ve seen. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Welll done again! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks with us! 😊
Glad you liked it! 🐾
I'm amazed how many things you buy these days in non-liquid form. Loved that you tried the products out for us.
Agree… a few years ago I had to look hard to find a solid shampoo, and nowadays you can find them anywhere. :)
Thanks for sharing! The wash cloths look like a really good option to wash the face. It is always good to find non liquids options when it comes to travel. As always a super informative video 🥰🥰
Glad you liked it! 🤗
Fun video, Maggi!
I have white hair now, which means many shampoos and conditioners leave my hair yellow and waxy. For the past two years I’ve used the ‘no poo’ method: wash with water and baking sofa, condition with water and apple cider vinegar. I find I only need to wash my hair every 10-14 days. And my hair is soft and manageable. Takes a few weeks to adjust to, but so worth it!
Thanks for the tip! I will research that. :)
I wash my hair every few months and just otherwise let it get wet in the shower. I don’t use any products on it ever, and don’t dry it. It’s much healthier now. When my hair came back after chemo I decided my days of messing with my hair were over!
Dry cake eyeliner comes with a mini brush and you can use it as a natural looking mascara too. Now its a complete kit. 😁 Ive been looking for a full solid travel kit. Thanks for posting.
Thank you, I never heard of that… sounds very intresting. but… does it easily smudge and I will look like a Panda in no time? 🤔
@@MaggiFuchs it is not waterproof, so yes, you may end up with racoon eyes. But you can wash it off easily, and reapply.
Was going to ask about mascara but you answered that. I also use hairspray, eye make up remover and lipstick. You’ve done a great job with alternatives. 👏
You can put liquid makeup remover on cotton rounds in a snack size ziplock bag. Then they are like a hand sanitizer wipe and not considered a liquid.
Thanks Maggi! Always fun & informative. I bring many of the small & dry items for travel. I do not like toothpaste tablets though. A little tube will go a long way for me.
Glad that you liked it! :) We also have a toothpaste concentrate here called “one drop only toothpaste”, that really lasts forever.
This was fun to watch. Liked seeing what you sampled, and your reaction lol. I would have to bring liquid hair gel with me. My curly hair will be totally out of control if I don't, but you have some great ideas!
Glad that you liked it! :)
That was fun!
Thank you for sharing these tips. For my trip, I love bringing my mini toothpaste mint powder and it’s worked wonderfully for me. Also I brought a laundry sheet detergent and I really liked them. 💐
I never tried toothpaste powder… I need to keep my eyes open for one! :)
@@MaggiFuchstoothpaste powder is what people used before paste came along. You put a little in the palm of your hand and dab up with your wet toothbrush. For traveling I think the tablets are easier.
I only use stick and powder forms of makeup, so that's not a problem. Solid soap and bar shampoo. Stick deoderant, stick moisturizer, stick sunscreen. I go super-simple when I travel.
This is definitely a fun challenge, really liked the video! I try to bring as many solids as I can, but I haven't managed to find good face cream and lotion alternatives. :)
Also been thinking about having my lashes tinted and curled for trips, I just forget it and then it's too late, haha! Maybe next time, as I'm already too late for our trip later this week.
I also just remembered to do it when I was literally sitting at the hairdresser that day… 😂 Enjoy your trip! :)
This was fun! Good idea to test products BEFORE your trip. I pack mostly solid toiletries, but I do like to bring a couple liquids, such as contact lens solution. 🌺Heidi
Thanks Heidi! :)
Skincare one of the things I forego lol. I bring the pipette stick balm and the okay serum stick and that’s usually good enough for a few days. Keeps my face nicely moisturized. I also use the Vaseline stick balm (the green one) but it’s more for body use for me. As for makeup remover, I use the Elemis cleansing balm. It does a great job of removing my makeup! Garnier shampoo bar with coconut and aloe Vera makes my hair super smooth that I don’t even use hair conditioner.
Thanks!
Thank you! 🤗 Have a great new year!
Tinting eyelashes before a trip is a great idea. I live in Florida and keep Neutrogena solid sunscreen in my purse for touch ups.
Tinting eyelashes is illegal in some states
This will work until you meet that special TSA lady at Munich airport who told me to either throw my solid lip balm or put it in the zip lock bag, because after all, I could melt it and then it would be fluid too. Nevermind, that you can melt many solid items provided enough heat from a bar of chocolate all the way to plastic sunglasses, but hey... if TSA wants to mess with you they're gonna, no matter how prepared you think you are XD
Oh no, you really got a very special TSA lady there. I fly out of Munich several times a year, and never had a problem with any solids or lip balms and stuff. But you are right, if they want to mess with you they will! I got a special search once because of a tripod once and almost missed my plane. 😅
@@MaggiFuchs Ohje, ja so ein Tripod ist ja auch sehr verdächtig ;) bei mir hat auch mal ne Ocarina im Handgepäck große Aufregung ausgelöst XD
@@1983simi Total… ich hab mich echt wie ein Schwerverbrecher gefühlt, weil sie sich nicht mal getraut haben, die Tasche aufzumachen sondern mich in einen anderen Raum geführt haben… 😂
The solid shampoo is a game changer! I didn't know you could buy a combo shampoo and conditioner bar! The Trader Joe's solid sunscreen has always been my go-to but this year I haven't been able to find it. Happy to learn about the Neutrogena Sunscreen Stick. Also the lotion bar is interesting.
Some great ideas there. Those Olay facial cloths are surprisingly hard to find in Australia.
The same in Austria… that’s probably why I had never come across them before. :)
Hi Maggi. I always enjoy your videos. I haven’t had a lot of luck with crystal deodorant. I have been enjoying aluminum free sticks. When I travel with stick deodorant I melt down the full size stick in the microwave and decant it into smaller travel size deodorant containers. One container lasts me 2 weeks and the empty deodorant container you get from Amazon has less wasted space than the travel size you can buy from the store prefilled with deodorant. I have even seen people use a chapstick type of container to make the deodorant stick even smaller. Best wishes and I look forward to your future videos.
This is a great tip, thanks for sharing… I will definitely try that! :)
This is what I do :) I purchased oval lip containers from Amazon, as they are a bit larger in width then a single chapstick tube. It is closer to two across in width. I have hyperhydrosis, and I use the anti perspiration/deodorant combo. I do have a aluminum free one that I take as well, for days where I will be swimming, or if I shower in the pm instead of my normal morning. Taking both is still smaller then a standard size tube., and I use the ends of my deodorant to top it off. Less product waste, and gets filled for my travels! I can’t use brands like Native, the sodium bicarbonate is too rough on my skin.
I have used those facial cleansing sheets before, and found that they can be cut in half (or quarters for some people) and still give a great clean.
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Is deodorant considered a liquid? It’s rather solid.
You are delightful❤
I would gladly embrace the shampoo bars until I developed eczema 😢. I have to travel with speciality liquids now. No solid form available. Big bummer! I loved the solid lotion bars. Maybe someday I’ll be able to use them again! Really loved how you tried the products. Thank you for a great video!
I totally get that… I had neurodermatitis when I was younger & I am lucky since a few years because I had no more symptoms. I wish you all the best and I hope that everything goes back to normal soon! 🍀
I love your videos. I’m also going totally liquid free. I’m wondering about the Besame solid mascara? I’m also cruelty free so that has been a little more challenging. Looking for solid perfume that I like. The only thing that I cannot do in liquid is my contact solution. Maybe I can do lasix lol. 😊
Cake mascara is amazing!
Thanks for the tip, I never heard of that. Sounds very interesting. But, does it smudge easily? I‘m afraid I end up looking like a panda in no time.
@@MaggiFuchs I only use on my top lashes and have had no problems with flaking and smudging. I am 67 and have used all kinds of mascara. I don't wear mascara every day and I was tired of the tubes drying out.
Not to mention, I want to travel with only a backpack while I am strong enuf to lift it 😂 I enjoy your videos very much.
Fantastic reviews on all your experiences with the products. I wish i could travel with just solids, I have sensitive skin and my face doesn’t like most solid products I’ve tried. But I think i can always make it work with smaller containers for my various products.
I really like the Lush solid mouthwash tabs. Have you tried them?
No, I have not tried them yet. I only tried their toothpaste tablets a few years ago, and they had a looser consistency than the ones I use so they all disintegrated during traveling… 😂
But I will try the mouthwash tabs the next time I go to Lush - thanks for the tip. :)
I did similar recently. The only thing that didn’t work was moisturiser. I had a bar moisturiser and it wasn’t as good as a liquid one.
Dr Bronner’s soap is great for hair and body. Cut a chunk and store in a tin. I also use Esthetique bar conditioner. Works great too.
I agree, most of the moisturisers are just too “waxy” and make my face all shiny and sticky. I was pleasantly surprised by the Olay stick though, but as I mentioned in the video, I think it would not be rich enough for my skin for a long trip. :)
Great video! Recently I saw that in some airports it’s not necessary anymore to separate liquids, hope it’ll be the same everywhere soon!
Agree, that would be awesome. I also read about that, so hopefully it‘s happening at some point. 🍀
This lady looks so sweet! Thank you, good tips!
Now I feel old. I have never been called „lady“ before. 😂😘
So fun to watch! Is there a reason why 5:25 you used the dry face cloths?Are the wet face wipes considered “liquid”?
No, the wet face wipes are not considered liquids, and I used to travel with them carry-on and never had a problem. But I just wanted to try those water-activated ones, because they are much more lightweight and packable and I don‘t have to worry about them drying out. 😊
😂😂🥰 A fun video! I have thought of tinting my eyelashes & now I may try that! Seems unfussy snd easy. I love the Hawaiian powder. I have the Bare Minerals but it is darker and heavier and I just love the Hawaiian as a face powder in general now. So definitely going to try the Loreal serum. I find the tooth tabs got a bit wet and gooey… is that a brand thing or does it happen to all of them?
Happy to hear that you liked it! 🤗 I usually travel with the Denttabs and I didn’t notice that yet… I always keep a small portion in that little waterproof container and the rest in my bag. But could also be a brand thing, for sure! :)
@@MaggiFuchs I think it might be, because I have had them in a small plastic container, screw top. So 🤷🏼♀?! But I will try to find Denttabs. Happy travels and enjoy the end of summer/into fall!!
I ordered the Hawaiian powder face sunscreen but have difficulty getting the powder to come onto the brush.
I shake the tube a bit, holding it brush down and dab it on back of my hand til I see powder «floof». Usually 2 shakes and 2 dabs and good to go :-) Hope that helps!
Great and funny set of reviews. Having only today bought shampoo bar for an upcoming holiday, I will now be looking for the toothpaste tablets and maybe someone does a mens aftershave stick? Thank you.
Glad that you liked it. Not sure if that helps, but the only one I heard from is from Italy. They have a stick called „Allume di Rocca“, that works as an aftershave & stops the bleeding when you cut yourself.
Thank you@@MaggiFuchs I will check it out.
I never put things like mascara, liquid eye liner, liquid or gel make up or skincare (I usually have these in smaller cases), or tooth paste in my liquids. In fact, I don’t even put hand sanitizer in it. Never been an issue domestically or internationally. I would say, it’s the super liquid-y bottles bigger than say a small jar or hand sanitizer bottle and a lot of electronics components they are most worried about. But I also pack in a way that if I needed to check a bag of they gave me an issue, I could split my things- never had to, though.
I can't wash my face at the sink without causing a flood either! I thought something was wrong with me!
So glad to hear I am not the only one… 😅
Great video! Can we bring 100g palmers cocoa butter solid tub in our carry on too? Many thanks 😊
I don’t know that product, but my guess would be yes. If it is solid (and stays solid at room temperature or wouldn’t melt during the trip in hotter climates, it could even be a solid. Otherwise I would put it in my fluid bag, just to be safe. Hope that helps. :)
@@MaggiFuchs lovely thank you Maggi ☺️
Even though it’s not an Amazon product, can you tell us the brand/name of the perfume stick? I’m having trouble finding an adequate non-liquid perfume.
Sorry for the late reply… 🙈 The brand of the perfume stick I use is Mexx.
I always use those Olay cleaning cloths but I cut them into fourths. A full sheet is too much.
I do the same now, it‘s also more than enough for me. :)
what was that perfume stick? it's not on your list in the description
Sorry about that! The perfume stick is from a German brand called Mexx. It‘s available in most drug stores around here. But I did not find a link to share! I hope that helps.
@@MaggiFuchs thank you!
I have dark hair and lashes and find that tinting my eyelashes doesn't show any difference. Very disappointing! I like the ideas and you make us think. thanks
Glad you liked it! And I’m jealous.. my lashes are so blonde, I always wished they were darker… 😂
I don't even bother with mascara anymore because nobody notices the difference.
Great video. I use Native deodorant. They also sell travel size sticks and mini ones that are even smaller. They have pretty minimal packaging so that is good too.
Thanks for that tip, I will check it out! 🤗
Besame sells a cake mascara you activate when you need it with water
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That was fast! ♥️
Great 👌
If future, if possible, request you to make those CRAFT app videos , if any new addition to your using of CRAFT. I am missing those beautiful tutorials 😊
I learned how to use CRAFT from you only .
Oooh, thank you! :) I still use Craft everyday, but they didn‘t release any new features that excited me anymore… 🙈 However, what they do, they do great. I have been thinking of making a video about how I organize my personal knowledge management system and obviously this will include Craft, but it will take a while until I get around to making that video. :)
@@MaggiFuchs Thanks a lot Maggi 😊 for sharing lots of details. Well noted. Will wait for it. No worries 😊. Have a good day!
@@MaggiFuchsI’d love to see how you organize your personal knowledge management system, will look forward to that video!
@@rosalitalyn I feel the pressure! 😂
@@MaggiFuchs haha no pressure! Thanks to that other comment I am watching your craft videos for the first time and enjoying what I’ve seen so far :)
Can you please give more information about the toothpaste packets
I talk about them a little bit more in this video: czcams.com/video/S5TAscqKx64/video.html
Hope that helps. :)
Besame makes a solid cake mascara
Thanks for the tip! :)
I have done it! ✅ microfiber cloth-no soap for face, lotion bar for skin, even one for bugs, solid sunscreen, shampoo/conditioner, powdered makeup, mascara (no one checks), the other usual stuff, solid cologne.
Hahaha, I love that mascara hack… 😉 I also forgot to add it to my fluids once or twice and no one cared.
Reading your comment I noticed that I have not found a solid against bugs yet… which product did you use?
Anyone find a really good bar conditioner? I have found bar shampoos that work well.
I’m curious too… :)
I highly recommend the conditioners by Ethique, I hated all solid conditioners until I found them!
The wet make up removers in a pouch do not count as a liquid. You could have taken them.
I know, I usually travel with them. But I wanted to try the water-actived ones, since they are much smaller. :)
TSA flagged me for a Lush bath bomb and Buffy bar.
How? That sounds like someone just decided to be pissy with you.
I believe the solid sticks count as liquids, as they can be melted into a liquid.
I never had any problems traveling with solids. :)
@@MaggiFuchs I haven't either, but I do watch Travel Tips by Laurie, and she has said that anything that can melt is counted as a liquid.
I think it depends a lot on the staff.
Next time I travel I am just going to take a carry on bag. Better cut the toiletries up to fit the allowance.
@@MaggiFuchsI did have problems in Gkasgow. Yoy have been lucky.
It does depend on the TSA agent. Some are lenient and some are not. Solid form of toiletries should not count as liquid because they do not melt while you are on the airplane because of the high altitude.
At Glasgow airport I had a solid Lush deodorant. The man at the airport still took it off me. I should have put it in the case.
Just missing the "guy edition" of this video 😂
Well, that would be boring, no? A 4-in-1 soap and a few toothpaste tablets are enough… 😂 But I already try talking my husband into sharing his toiletries. ;-)
@@MaggiFuchs I just felt a bit non-targeted when watching this video 😂 Which usually does not happen that often with your videos. Would really be interested in his toiletries and I hope he's doing well! 🙏
@@webfreezy Guy here who travels almost liquid-free. I use Dr. Bronner's soap bars, a Valobra shaving stick (Speick is also good), toothpaste and mouthwash tablets, and solid deodorant. I haven't been able to figure out aftershave and detergent for longer trips (I prefer Woolite). I'll want to try the solid Neutrogena sunscreen stick though; that could be a game-changer.
I also use deodorant sticks ! Since I went travelling in Romania and this was what was handed to me at a small rural shop, I've been using deodorant sticks and I find myself being amused about it.