Best beauty minis UK

By Sarah Joan Ross on 11/5/2021

Now we’re spending more time outside, and enjoying dinner al fresco we need to keep primped and preened for longer than usual – so you need the best pocket-sized beauty minis to toss in the tote for when you’re on the go.
The practicalities don’t stop there. They’re also a brilliant opportunity to test out a product before taking the plunge and buying a full-size version – so it’s a beauty win-win.

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Milk Make-up Hydro Grip Setting Spray, £17

This sets make-up after application and can be used throughout the day for a dose of hydration.

Milk Make-up Hydro Grip Setting Spray, £17 – buy here

Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini, £15

This was the number one selling prestige bronzer in the UK in 2020 – and it comes in the cutest, dinky version too. The believable matt bronzer will add glow when on the go.

Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini, £15 – buy here

Jo Loves Pomelo A Fragrance Paintbrush Gel, £40

The gel-like juice dispenses a lovely lasting aroma of the beach and fresh linen at the click of a button. Plus, the packaging is not only slim and robust so that it won’t spill in your handbag, but it’s refillable and eco-friendly too.

Jo Loves Pomelo A Fragrance Paintbrush Gel, £40 – buy here

Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo, £10

We only need to step into the sunshine for five minutes and our hair falls flat. However, this clever little spray will mop up any greasiness, add a little volume and give hair a renewed bounce.

Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo, £10 – buy here

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara Travel Size, £14

This is small but mighty, a miniature-sized mascara that lengthens, fattens and lifts lashes in a few wiggles of the wand.

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara Travel Size, £14 – buy here

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Travel Size, £20

This cult status powder comes in a mini form – perfect for that post-lunch shininess that sometimes radiates a little too much from the T-zone.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Travel Size, £20 – buy here

Coola Makeup Setting Spray SPF30, £39

A lovely setting spray that helps cool skin and the clear mist boosts your sun protection when you’re sitting out in the midday sun.

Coola Makeup Setting Spray SPF30, £39 – buy here

Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray, £10

This is the perfect pick-me-up for locks that need a touch of dry shampoo and hairspray in one portable spritz.

Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray, £10 – buy here

Crabtree & Evelyn Harvest Hand Cream, £9

One of the most prominent editorial hairdressers recommends taming frizzy or out-of-control locks with a touch of hand cream – and this non-greasy yet hydrating version from Crabtree is one of the best around. So it offers double-duty on caring for cuticles and split ends at the same time.

Crabtree & Evelyn Harvest Hand Cream, £9 – buy here