To overpack or underpack? It's the eternal travel dilemma, especially when it comes to beauty. You can, of course, decant your entire skincare and makeup routine into a carry-on, but that means hauling extra weight to your destination and back home again. The opposite approach—paring things down to the bare minimum—often comes at the cost of comfort and routine. For most travelers, striking that Goldilocks balance feels elusive. But for Melinda Solares, Sephora's beauty director, the answer is clear: pack light, but pack smart. “At home, I have so much product at my disposal that I can test and play with,” she told Travel + Leisure . “However, when I travel, I like to be very organized, compact, and efficient. To me, less is more when you’re traveling.” Her secret weapon? Minis. Solares keeps a ready-to-go pouch stocked with travel-size essentials , making last-minute travel almost effortless. “I love to keep a bag of my travel essentials in mini form," she said.…