. BARGAIN TRAVEL SECRETS

When you travel, you should look as polished and put together as you usually do. This takes a little extra time and effort, but can really make a big difference.

BE PREPARED

Keep your sample – and travel-sized items in a separate cosmetic bag ready to go. Resist the urge to use them at home.

Here are other "can’t live without" items you need on the road:

Duct tape is a lifesaver when traveling. Take about a foot of it and wrap it around a pen or pencil. It will come in handy for lots of emer­gencies, such as:

Purse handle breaks Sandal snaps

Emergency suitcase closure Petroleum jelly stops skin chapping and chafing on planes, works to soothe sunburn, can tame flyaway hair, and can even polish shoes in an emergency.

Baby wipes can refresh makeup while on the road, remove stains, and refresh the skin when a shower is not an option.

Updated: July 25, 2015 — 10:07 pm