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auntjoy036

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Several years ago I took a land-based beach vacation that made a lasting impression. There was a note in the rented condo's bathroom that said if we got any makeup stains on the washcloths or towels, we would be charged a fee. I was so afraid a stubborn spot of mascara wouldn't come out I didn't use a washcloth on my face all week. Ever since I've traveled with my own washcloths or packs of face wipes because I am so self-conscious about leaving makeup stains on a hotel/condo/cruise ship's linens.

 

Now that I fly and cruise instead of drive to the beach, packing space is at a premium. A pack of face wipes takes up valuable real estate in my 311 bag. Must they go in there? Are they considered a liquid?

 

What do the rest of you do about getting makeup on your host's linens? Not worry about it? Rinse it out as best you can?

 

I do not wear heavy makeup, usually mineral powder or cc cream, mascara, and lipstick that has worn off by bedtime.

 

Thanks.

 

Vicki

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cb at sea

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On ship's and hotels, I don't worry about it....most will wash right out. If you're in a owner-owned condo...different story, if they don't have a laundry service!

 

Take your makeup OFF before you shower...there are many product that get the bulk of it off, so you don't have to worry!

 

We own a rental condo, but have laundry service....no worries about makeup on anything!!!

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Make-up wipes do not need to go in your 3-1-1 bag. They are not a liquid, nor a gel. Toss them into your carry-on and you'll be fine.

 

I don't like using the wipes, so I bring along a pkg of baby washcloths from the dollar store. I use a cream remover and after a few day's use, I take out a new one. I rinse the washcloths out, let them dry and bring them home to use for cleaning/dusting cloths.

 

Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :)

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I have a refillable plastic travel bottle from Walmart that has the inset "flip" top that you press to open the other side of the top where the hole is. It holds 3 oz, and I keep it filled with Dermalogica Precleanse oil. I've never found anything that takes make-up off so gently and thoroughly. Emulsifies with a little water, and then rinses off with plain warm water.

 

After this I can use a cleanser and washcloth.

 

I have a friend who had been trying for decades to find an eye make-up remover that didn't irritate her eyes. The D-Precleanse does it for her.

 

I get mine on ebay in the biggest size I can find. It lasts about a year. The shelf life of this product is probably infinity.

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new here. Whats a 3-1-1 bag?

 

When we fly, TSA says we must use:

 

3 ounces (it's really 3.4 oz as stated above) size or smaller of liquids and gels, in a 1 quart Ziploc bag and we can only have 1 such bag each.

 

3 - 1 - 1

 

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Hoyaheel

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[please note I was not trying to be obnoxious or pedantic when I posted about the rule being 3.4oz/100ml of liquid per container. Many travel-size toiletries are specifically this size, so I didn't want anyone new to flying to be freaked out when shopping that "all the travel size containers are too big"! I was trying to be helpful:o]

 

I guess 3-1-1 is easy to remember, but is 100-1-1 really that hard?:cool:

 

Also - back on topic - I travel some for business and when I do it tends to be China or East Africa. So I make sure to pack the toiletries I want because there's absolutely no guarantee I'll be able to find what I need, much less brands I prefer, at a grocery store down the road :-) I bring as many kinds of wipes as I think I might need that trip. I usually put them in ziploc bags - some of the adhesive pack openings are better than others. I also bring as many solid versions of products as I can (well, not everything - there are certain solids I just don't like, eg shampoo or toothpaste). That way my liquids quart bag usually has room for a mini or two of liquor for a nightcap during the trip!

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Thank you all for your replies. I will bring wipes to remove my eye makeup since they don't have to go in my 3 (.4)-1-1 bag. Even if the cruise line can get black mascara smears off their washcloths, I'd rather not cause them the trouble. My 311 bag was a tight fit last time. Without the wipes in there, it'l be roomy.

 

Mom and I will coordinate better next trip too. We're used to going on land trips and sharing a condo with two bathrooms, so we both packed toiletries. On a one cabin, one bath cruise that makes no sense. We ended up with two of many potions and lotions in that little bathroom. Live and learn.

 

Vicki

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Last time we stayed at a B&B they provided a black washcloth which they asked you to use to for makeup removal, which I thought was smart.

 

As others have said no need for the wipes to be in your 311 bag. I like to carry the Yes to Cucumber wipes in my carry -on. I like to use the as a refresher after being on a flight, or even after an excursion

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On ship's and hotels, I don't worry about it....most will wash right out. If you're in a owner-owned condo...different story, if they don't have a laundry service!

 

Ummm, more and more hotels are providing makeup remover wipes so maybe it IS something to at least consider. The hotel I was in last month had them and the hotel I'm currently in has them and I'm sure the hotel I'll be in all week will have them.

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If you're concerned about getting makeup stains on the line's linens, I'd recommend getting a Makeup Eraser washcloth. I love mine, and take mine with me wherever I travel. It's a washcloth that takes makeup off - even waterproof mascara - and all you have to do to clean it is wash in the washing machine or in the sink with some soap. I got mine at Sephora.

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Any idea about whether or not I can pack dry shampoo in my carry on? Its not a liquid so I would assume yes?

 

If it's a powder, no problem. If it's aerosol, questions might come up. (certainly in some non-US countries, but potentially at some airports here as well)

 

I carry Got2B powderful - not an aerosol, just a powder in a shaker, no problems whatsoever - it stays in my dopp kitt always....

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