How to Refill Cosmetics Correctly: The Right Way to Prepare for Your Trip With Your Favorite Products

Transferring cosmetic products into travel containers is a great way to take your favorite products with you on the go. Whether it's moisturizer, shampoo or serum - correct handling ensures that the products retain their effectiveness and can be transported safely. Here are our best tips on how to decant cosmetics and avoid common mistakes.

How to Refill Cosmetics Correctly for Traveling

1. Choose Travel Containers That Comply With EU Standards

Not all travel containers are the same! Make sure that your travel containers comply with European safety standards. Whether shampoo or skin cream - the materials of the travel containers must not react with the ingredients or change through contact. You are on the safe side with materials that have been tested in accordance with EU guidelines, such as our DABEI Travelpods.

2. Not Every Product Is Suitable for Refilling

Some active ingredients require special care when transferring, even with compliant material.

One example of this is strong acids. Normally you can decant the products that contain acids, but sometimes a product is extremely highly dosed (the Ordinary Peeling 30% AHA + 2% BHA sends its regards!). In this case, it is better to leave the product in its original packaging.

Products with sensitive cosmetic ingredients, such as vitamin C, can lose their effectiveness through contact with air. This also happens at home and you can tell that something is wrong, for example by changes in color, odor or consistency. It is therefore best to transport vitamin C products in a container that is not constantly opened, or to be on the safe side, leave them in their original packaging.

3. Nail Polish Remover or Hair Dye: Don’t Use Travel Containers!

Nail polish removers contain aggressive solvents such as acetone or ethyl acetate, which can attack many plastics. These products are not suitable for travel containers, not even for the DABEI Travelpods, as they can attack the material. This also applies to hair dyes, which also usually contain aggressive chemicals. Therefore, please do not transfer such products into travel bottles.

4. Hygiene Is the Be-All and End-All

You should be particularly hygienic when decanting cosmetics. Clean your utensils such as spatulas and travel containers thoroughly before filling your products. In case of the DABEI Travelpods, you can simply put them into the dishwasher. This will ensure that your products are not contaminated.

5. Use Up Products After the Trip and Clean Containers

Don't leave your refilled products for weeks after your trip. We know it seems convenient to leave the containers in the cabinet until your next trip, but that's not a good idea. Most cosmetic products have a limited shelf life, so it's best to use up the leftovers quickly and clean the travel containers thoroughly so they're ready for the next adventure.

Conclusion: Taking Cosmetics With You When Traveling

With the right travel containers and a little preparation, you can transfer your cosmetic products safely and hygienically. This way, you'll be perfectly organized on every trip without having to go without your essentials. Think about hygiene and correct handling - then nothing will stand in the way of your next adventure!