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July 3, 2019 By Jody Leave a Comment

Beauty Products to Bring Camping

Filed Under: Camping Gear Tagged With: camping 101, camping beauty, camping skincare, camping tips, camping tips for beginners

I don't know about you, but a camping trip is one time when I really don't feel like I have to present myself in a certain way- whether that is as a professional, a wife, or a mom. I can be relaxed and minimal, focused on fun and family.

That said, I'm not an ‘all natural' kind of gal.

Skin care and makeup to take camping

I pack a few beauty products to bring camping to protect my skin when we are exploring the great outdoors, but also to look nice if we happen to head into a nearby town for dinner or a grocery run.

The Minima-List: Camping Skincare & Makeup Essentials

Because ‘roughing it' doesn't mean you can't be pretty!

I'm no beauty editor, but these are the essentials I take camping to protect my skin and keep me feeling presentable.

Skin care and makeup to take camping
My camping beauty bag

I tote all my beauty essentials in this Timeless Beauty Bag by Thirty-One (now discontinued). I like the big zippered pockets, the fact that it rolls up, and that I can hang it practically anywhere.

As you can see, there isn't a load of stuff in here. And much of it you probably recognize. So I'll just work my way down the bag…

  1.  CC Cream or BB Cream- this is an absolute MUST. CC stands for color correction and BB for beauty balm, and a good cc or bb cream will even your skin tone while providing sun protection. It's a perfect glamping product! My favorite is IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50.
  2. Toothpaste – this goes without saying, right?
  3. Coconut Oil – I fill a small container before every trip. (Sometimes I will even take the large jar!) I use coconut oil for so many things! It's my mascara remover, the base for my essential oils, a moisturizer, a soother for bug bites…
  4. Eyelash Curler – my one vice. I never go anywhere without mascara.
  5. Facial Moisturizer – after dealing with adult acne, I'm very careful about my moisturizer. My dermatologist recommends Vanicream Light Lotion for Sensitive Skin, which I use during the day. At night I like something to replenish my skin, so I use Secret Sauce by IT Cosmetics.
  6. Lip Balm – be sure it contains sun protection! I recommend Sun Bum with SPF 30. If you like a tinted lip try Fresh Sugar tinted lip treatment. I like Honey, but there are a few shades.
  7. Essential Oils – yep, I'm one of ‘those' people. I just prefer to not put things in my body if I don't have to. You'll find the oils I never leave home without listed later in this article.
  8. Mascara – as I said… I never go anywhere without it. For outdoor activities a waterproof mascara is a must. I use Maybelline SnapScara which is more like a tubing mascara- it doesn't move until you take it off!
  9. Toothbrush – because… obviously.
  10. Bobby pins & hair ties– to keep my hair back if I'm not wearing a hat.
  11. Shampoo & Conditioner – placed into travel size bottles. No running water? Try a dry shampoo. I like Kevin Murphy Fresh Hair Dry Cleaning Spray.
  12. Facial Cleansing Wipes  (aka makeup removing wipes) – easier than soap & water and just as effective. These are the CVS brand, but there are so many to choose from.
  13. Cleanser for face & body – so I'm not toting too much I use the Vanicream Cleansing Bar (dermatologist recommended).

Not Pictured:

  • Sun Protection – I always wear a hat (see the best hats for outdoor adventures) and use Vanicream Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen (again, recommended by my dermatologist).
  • Deodorant – a must. I like the Love Beauty & Planet naturals.
  • Bug Spray – read more about how to Banish Bugs at Your Campsite
beauty products you should take camping

Essential Oils for Camping

A note on essential oils. I only share how I use oils, and offer no claims of treatment or guarantees of miracles. This is what works for my family.

  • Carrot Seed – I mix a drop of this with my moisturizer and/or coconut oil as a sunscreen.
  • Lavender – Soothing. A drop on the pillow at night. I will also rub this on sprains and use it on bug bites.
  • Lemon – A nice mix in to water. I also use this in insect repellent.
  • Peppermint – Again, a refreshing addition to water on a hot day. Also useful in insect repellent.
  • Lemongrass – Used on bad sprains or an injury that may bruise; in conjunction with lavender, peppermint, and copaiba.
  • Purification – I diffuse this in our RV to get rid of nasty odors (think old campfire, wet bathing suits, or sweaty clothes).
  • Thieves – We use this mainly as an anti-bacterial for cleaning or in place of hand sanitizer.
  • Copaiba – I use this on injuries that may cause bruising.

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About Jody

Jody is the chief vacation planner for her family's RV trips. Jody and her husband Doug began camping early in their relationship, hiking into the Ozark forest and pitching a tent near a water source. Their camping adapted as their family grew; first to a larger tent, then a camper, and now they travel in their R'Velle, a 32' Class C RV.

Jody is an award winning freelance writer and podcaster with a passion for her RV, Ireland, and following the road less traveled.

Jody is the publisher here at Camping Tips for Everyone and also writes and publishes Ireland Family Vacations, offering exceptional advice for your magical Ireland vacation. Find Jody on Instagram and Twitter @jodyhalsted and on Facebook.

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