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a list of cult favourite skincare minis ideal for travel
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9 Cult-Favourite Skincare Minis You Need To Add To Cart Immidiately

Let’s be real—we’re all living in our main character era, and what’s a main character without her perfectly curated skincare routine? But here’s the tea: sometimes our favorite products are giving “bulky energy” when we’re trying to pack light for that aesthetic weekend getaway or our work tote. Enter skincare minis.


Throughout 2024, skincare minis have been having their villain era on TikTok (in the best way possible), with beauty creators absolutely obsessing over these tiny-but-mighty versions of cult favorites. Whether you’re a seasoned skincare girlie looking to try new products without the commitment, or just dipping your toes into the skincare pool, I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. After diving deep into #BeautyTok, stalking my favorite skinfluencers, and testing an embarrassing number of products myself, I’ve curated the ultimate list of skincare minis that are actually worth the hype.

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Bobbi Brown
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Mini

22 ml

If “that girl” energy could be bottled, it would be this luxe little flask of skin-perfecting goodness. This skincare mini is serving rich aunt vibes with its sleek black cap and will instantly elevate your vanity aesthetics. Perfect for the girlies who want their skin to look expensive (without the trust fund), this vitamin-enriched moisturizer is packed with vitamins B, C, E, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter. It’s giving “I drink green juice and meditate daily” glow, even when you’re surviving on dry shampoo and cold brew.

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LANEIGE Lip Mask Minis
LANEIGE
Lip Sleeping Masks Minis Set

3g

Stop scrolling—these aren’t just lip masks, they’re a whole vibe. This set of five 3g pots is serving main character energy with flavors that sound good enough to eat (but don’t, bestie). From ‘Watermelon Pop’ to ‘Gummy Bear’, these skincare minis are the lip care moment we’ve all been waiting for. They’re basically like eight hours of beauty sleep for your lips, packed into the cutest little pots you’ve ever seen.

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Clinique Skincare minis
Clinique
Mini Hydration Kit

For when your skin is thirstier than your DMs, this trio of skincare minis has got you covered. The star of the show? The Moisture Surge 100H 15ml—it’s giving “I just got back from a spa weekend” vibes, even when you haven’t left your apartment in days. The overnight mask is the skincare equivalent of hitting the reset button, and the face spray? Pure magic for those 3pm Zoom calls when you need to look alive.

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Dermalogica
Daily Microexfoliant Mini

0.45 oz

This powder exfoliator is the blueprint for achieving that glazed donut skin everyone’s obsessed with. It’s literally celebrity facialist-approved and perfect for when your skin is being extra. A rice-based formula that said “no thoughts, just brightness,” this skincare mini is gentle enough for daily use (unless you’re already on prescription exfoliants—then maybe keep it casual).

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Kate Sommerville Skincare Mini
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate On The Glow Kit

This skincare minis set is basically a three-step tutorial to getting that “I woke up like this” glow. The ExfoliKate Intensive Treatment is giving “spa day at home” energy, while the cleanser and moisturizer are the supporting acts your skin didn’t know it needed. It’s the closest thing to having Kate herself as your personal esthetician.

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Topicals Faded Mini Serum
Topicals
Faded Serum Mini

15 ml

The pink tube that broke the internet is now available in travel size, and it’s a moment. This skincare mini might smell a little funky (it’s giving sulfur realness), but the results? Absolutely unmatched. It’s basically like the undo button for dark spots and hyperpigmentation, working its magic in as little as two weeks.

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First Aid Beauty travel size bump eraser
First Aid Beauty
Bump Eraser Body Mini Scrub Mini

2 oz

Yes, it’s technically body care, but this skincare mini is too good not to include. It’s the solution to chicken skin that nobody asked for but everybody needed. This 10% AHA scrub said “smooth skin or bust” and honestly? We’re here for it.

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Pixi Beauty Collagen Toner travel size
Pixi Beauty
Collagen Tonic Mini

100 ml

This skincare mini is basically time travel in a bottle. Packed with Acacia Collagen and peptides, it’s giving Benjamin Button vibes for your face. It’s the toner for people who think toners are boring (trust me, this one understood the assignment). I have been using it for 3 years + and even put all the women in my family on it and they never looked back.

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Origins Skincare Mini
Origins
Retexturizing Mask With Rose Clay Mini

30 ml

This Rose Clay mask is the “no filter needed” moment your skin deserves. It’s like a vacuum for your pores but make it bougie. If you’re looking to close your pores and smooth your skin, this skincare mini is a no-skip. Ideal to use after a long sleepless night or even on Selfcare Sundays.You can read my full review on this rose clay mask here

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Skincare minis are more than just travel-friendly versions of your favorite products. They’re the perfect way to test drive cult favorites without committing to the full size, ideal for creating that perfectly curated shelfie, and absolute lifesavers when you’re living that jet-set lifestyle (or just pretending to on Instagram).

Whether you’re a skincare newbie or a full-on beauty girlies, these nine skincare minis are the moment. They’re the supporting cast your skin routine didn’t know it needed, and trust me—once you try them, you’ll understand why they’ve reached cult status faster than that viral TikTok sound from last week. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to add these skincare minis to your cart and level up your beauty game. Because sometimes the best things really do come in small packages.


No gatekeeping here! Drop a comment with your favorite skincare mini, or tag me in your shelfie featuring these tiny-but-mighty products! And remember, skincare isn’t just a routine, it’s a lifestyle. ✨


P.S. This post contains some affiliate links, but all opinions are my own! 💋

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Beauty curator and globe trotter with a mission: testing endless products so you don't have to ! My journey started with my own struggles like dealing with oily skin and hyperpigmentation. It inspired me to dive deep into understanding what works best for us. That’s why I created my platform, a space where I can share my tips, tricks, and experiences. But more than that, it's a community where we can support and inspire each other every step of the way.

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