10 Best Travel Bottles for Toiletries in the UK 2022

If the idea of reusable bottles you can fill with your own toiletries appeals, then we’ve got the lowdown on what you should look for to help you buy a set of useful and practical travel bottles that you'll be ready to grab-and-go at a moment's notice!

Travel bottle sets can come with a variety of different types of bottle and container, and what ones you need will depend on the sort of cosmetics you take with you when you travel. Let’s have a look at what the different options are, and what you could use them for. 

Squeezy bottles can be used for a wide range of different toiletries and cosmetics, from shampoos and shower gels, to toners and lotions. They can be made of rigid plastic or flexible silicones, and the dispensing cap can be on the top or on the bottom of the bottle as per your preference.

If you’re not sure which travel bottles you will need for your different toiletries, these are a great option to buy as they’re suitable for so many different applications!

Bottles fitted with pump dispensers are ideal for cosmetics such as moisturisers where you want a fixed amount dispensed. Similarly, sprays are great for toiletries that you would want dispensed as a fine mist, such as toner or perfume.

These are great additions to a set if regular bottles. However, you can often find them included as interchangeable caps, so you can swap them in and out for regular caps and lids.

Pots are useful additions to a set of travel bottles for toiletries, as they can be used for items such as foundation, creams, and powders that would otherwise come in large containers that are awkward to pack.

You will often see pots supplied with spatulas to help you get the product in with minimal mess. They can sometimes be stackable too, as once they are attached together, they are less likely to get lost!

All these small bottles and pots are all well and good, but having a case to keep them all together is essential. Having them stored neatly will make organising and packing much easier, and provides an added layer of protection between the bottles and your clothes should one accidentally burst in transit.

If you're a frequent flyer, in order to comply with rules on carrying liquids on planes you should look for bottles that come in a clear case and meet with the size restrictions. But we'll go into more detail on this below.

If you regularly travel by plane, your travel toiletries will need to comply with the rules and restrictions on carrying liquids in hand luggage. This applies to both the bottles themselves and the case you carry them in so that they don’t get taken off you at airport security.

The airline security laws in the UK state that individual bottles containing liquids must hold no more than 100 ml, and you are not permitted to carry more than a litre of liquids in total. Check to make sure all the bottles and pots hold 100 ml or less, and that you’re not taking too many with you!

In addition to the amount of liquids you can carry through airport security, UK law also states that they must be carried in a single transparent, resealable bag, measuring approximately 20cm x 20 cm. All the bottles must be totally contained in the bag, and you must be able to close the bag without any overspill.

Bottles and pots can be made out of different materials, but generally they will either be made out of rigid plastics or soft silicone.

Plastic bottles are readily available and come in many different shapes and sizes and they are usually quite rigid. This will help to prevent spills, but means that they can’t be squeezed very easily, so you may not be able to get all of the product out when you’re using it.

Silicones aren’t quite as common as plastic, so you may have to do a bit more searching to get the right set for you. They’re really soft, which can help save on space, and you can easily manipulate the bottle to get all the product out!

There’s nothing more upsetting than getting to your destination only to find one of your bottles has exploded or broken on route! Keeping your bottles stored in a case or a bag can help protect your belongings against damage should a bottle leak, but your best defence will be choosing leakproof bottles in the first place.

Features such as leakproof lids will give you added peace of mind that your things will arrive unscathed, rather than covered in a slimy gunge of whatever was contained inside it.

By now you should hopefully know a bit more about what to looking for when choosing travel bottles for toiletries. We’ve ranked our recommended products in a top 10 list, so make sure to take a look before your next holiday to find out which set is our top pick!

If you like getting away at a moment's notice, you'll want to have your luggage prepared to pack up and go. Whether it be a staycation or longer holidays abroad, the right carry-on bags will help you be more efficient with your packing, leaving more space for that extra pair of shoes. Check out our other recommendations so you can worry more about which attraction to hit first, and less about whether you've packed the essentials!

That concludes our guide to choosing travel bottles for toiletries, we hope that you found the perfect ones for your next trip away. Whether you prefer to travel by air, sea, road, or rails, any of our recommended travel bottles will be sure to help you travel easier and reduce any packing stresses. Wherever you go, bon voyage! 

Author: Catherine Torrance