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Packing for a trip is a balancing act between saving space and bringing all your (actual) essentials. The best travel razors—and leaving your everyday shaver at home—can help you accomplish both in a single tool. A fraction of the size of a standard razor, a travel razor makes it easy to avoid banged-up blades, gummy lubrication strips, and that awful, damp-all-over feeling, so you can comfortably shave on the go.

Most models come with a carrying case that’s designed to protect the blades and keep the whole thing dry with perforations or vents. They usually don’t need shaving cream to achieve silky-soft results, either. Just make sure yours has a built-in moisturizing strip, says Brendan Camp, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist in New York City. Beyond that, look for one with a hinged head that follows the contours of your body and a handle that’s comfortable to hold. Because the best options don’t just save you some packing stress—they can deliver an amazing shave in their own right, too.

Our Top Travel Razors

• Best Overall: Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Travel Razor Kit, $10
• Best for Bikini Area: Flamingo Travel Razor Kit, $16
• Best for Long Stays: Schick Hydro Silk Mini Razor, $10
• Most Comfortable: Athena Club The Mini Razor, $12
• Best Electric Razor: Bushbalm The Francesca Body + Bikini Trimmer, $65
• Best Travel Case: Billie Travel Case, $5

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• What is TSA's razor policy?
• How should I pack my razor for travel?
• Meet the experts
• How we test and review products
• Our staff and testers

We can’t guarantee your journey will be smooth sailing, but with these editor- and expert-approved travel razors, at least your shave will be.

Best Overall: Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Travel Razor Kit

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Gillette Venus

Extra Smooth Travel Razor Kit

$10

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$10

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Why we love it: Gillette’s Venus Extra Smooth Travel Razor Kit gives you the same top-notch shave you might expect from the brand, but in a compact little package. The tiny handle is easy to maneuver, making short work of quick cleanups and everything showers alike. The razor head has five blades that are surrounded by Venus’s Lubrastrip, which activates when wet and nourishes the skin with time-tested conditioners like avocado oil. That’s this razor’s main selling point for Dr. Camp, who notes that the moisturizing strip should help prevent post-shave irritation. The mini handle is compatible with most Venus refill cartridges (except the Simply Venus and Venus Pubic Hair varieties) and comes in a vented clamshell case to keep the head nice and dry between uses.

Tester feedback from beauty director Sarah Kinonen

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“When I travel internationally (a luxury I'll never take for granted), I limit myself to a single carry-on suitcase and a personal bag (usually a small duffel or backpack). I refuse to check bags in the land of Lost Bag Central, and, honestly, I don't want to lug extra weight around when I don't have to. So that means I have to get scrappy when it comes to packing. Aside from cutting down my 20 pairs of underwear to 10 (you can never have too many!), I also limit my toiletries. If I'm traveling with my husband, we bring enough minis to share, but I draw the line at my razor. I need my own. I really like the Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Travel Razor for this exact reason. It's not too big or bulky, and still manages to get the job done as well and as fast as (sometimes faster) my traditionally sized razor at home.

“I don't use shaving cream or gel (never really have), so the fact that I can use this sans barrier—without getting nicks or cuts—in oddly shaped hotel showers makes this worth the purchase. I also like that it comes in bright colors, which makes it easier to quickly find in my toiletry bag when I'm in a rush.” —Sarah Kinonen, beauty director

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• Blades: 5
• Cartridges included: 1

Best for Bikini Area: Flamingo Travel Razor Kit

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Flamingo

Travel Razor Kit

$16

Amazon

Why we love it: You don’t have to pack an entirely separate razor for your pubes and bikini line—just swap out the razor head on Flamingo’s Travel Razor Kit, a top pick from Dr. Camp specifically for its versatility. It comes with one razor head for general use, as well as one that’s designed for the pubic area (it’s slimmer and more flexible, to allow for more control in smaller, more sensitive areas). The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation. And there’s room in the ventilated carrying case for both heads, with compartments that hold them in place while stored.

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• Blades: 5 (on both the Original Travel Blade and the Pubic Travel Blade)
• Cartridges included: 1 Original Travel Blade; 1 Pubic Travel Blade

Best for Long Stays: Schick Hydro Silk Mini Razor

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Schick

Hydro Silk Mini Razor

$10

Amazon

Why we love it: Schick’s Hydro Silk Mini Razor has five flexible blades that hug your curves, a moisturizing strip infused with shea butter and hyaluronic acid, and a grippy handle. We love those features, but what we adore about this itty-bitty razor is its case, which is much cuter than it has to be. It has a magnetic closure that keeps the razor safe and secure, as well as vents directly under the razor head to promote airflow where it counts. And when you arrive at your destination, the case lies flat and turns into a shower stand: Just pop the handle into the gap at the top of the case, and the razor will stay dry and ready to grab for the duration of your trip—because your long, luxurious vacation shouldn’t involve a damp or misplaced razor.

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• Blades: 5
• Cartridges included: 1

Most Comfortable: Athena Club The Mini Razor

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Athena Club

The Mini Razor

$10

Amazon

Why we love it: If you’re worried that travel razors sacrifice control and maneuverability in exchange for their more compact designs, let us introduce you to Athena Club’s Mini Razor. Its handle is smooth yet grippy, and slightly longer than some of the other options on our list. That makes it comfier to hold and use, and may add a little extra heft that fans of weighted razors will appreciate. The handle comes with one original Athena Club cartridge, which has a skin guard to prevent nicks and a hyaluronic acid serum strip. For refills, it’ll work with any of the brand’s styles of razor heads. Plus, it’s available in three sweet color options.

Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han

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“I always seem to forget a razor while traveling but now that I have this very cute dedicated mini—with a nice travel case that keeps the blades away from my fingers as I’m rummaging around my beauty pouches—that’s no more! I love how sturdy and wide the handle is, so I have a strong grip as I shave. And the case has vents so it doesn’t get all muggy and gross. Did I mention I love how cute it is??” —Sarah Han, commerce editor

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• Blades: 5
• Cartridges included: 1 (cartridge refill subscriptions available through Athena Club)

Best Electric Razor: Bushbalm The Francesca Body + Bikini Trimmer

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Bushbalm

The Francesca Body + Bikini Trimmer

$65

Amazon

Why we love it: Electric razors tend to be less irritating than manual options, but they don’t exactly seem travel-friendly. Enter the Francesca Body + Bikini Trimmer from Bushbalm, which has a battery life of a whopping five hours. Even if you lose the charger somewhere along the way, this shaver probably has enough juice to see you through your trip. Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze. It’s not as small as an analog travel razor, but it’s just as user-friendly. “I like that it is easy to hold, and the shape allows for contours,” Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut, previously told Allure.

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• Blades: n/a
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Best Travel Case: Billie Travel Case

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Billie

Travel Case

$5

Amazon

Why we love it: If you can’t stand to part with your full-size razor, you’re not alone—and that means a good carrying case is a must. Billie’s Travel Case snaps over the head of the razor, keeping it dry, protected, and clean. It creates a tight and secure seal around the razor, but it’s perforated along the bottom for maximum airflow. The base is also magnetic, so your razor won’t be free-floating around the hotel bathroom.

Tester feedback from former senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen

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“I don't travel often, but when I do, bringing my favorite razor from home is non-negotiable—I've had too many shaving mishaps with cheap disposables to even look in their direction. Luckily, Billie makes a clip-on case that makes it safe, fast, and easy to pack its five-blade razor (the whole shebang with the handle and all, not just the razor cartridge itself). All you gotta do is pop it open, place the end of the razor inside, pop it closed, and chuck it wherever it needs to go. Even when I've thrown it in a heavy toiletries bag stuffed with stuff, it stays shut and secure the whole trip through.

“I'll never stop waxing poetic about Billie's razors in general beyond how portable they are with this case. They come equipped with five ultra-sharp blades and a moisturizing bar on top and bottom for a seamless shave—even on my thickest, darkest leg stubble. I rarely get cuts, bumps, or ingrowns, which I can't say for almost any other razor like it.

“All of Billie's products are insanely affordable compared to much of the shaving market, and this little $5 guy is no exception. It may seem silly to spend any amount of money on such a tiny piece of plastic, but if you're already shopping from Billie, I think throwing it in your cart as an add-on is more than worth the convenience and peace of mind it brings for travel, no matter the distance.” —Nicola Dall’Asen, former senior news editor

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• Blades: n/a
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Frequently asked questions

What is TSA's razor policy?

Great news: Both disposable razors and electric shavers are approved for carry-ons and checked luggage. The TSA just recommends wrapping or protecting sharp objects so baggage inspectors don’t accidentally cut themselves (and this is why we love a travel razor with a case).

How should I pack my razor for travel?

Your razor should be dry and its blades should be protected when you travel, Vidya Shivakiumar, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Chicago, says. Make sure it’s clean and not damp in the first place, then use a breathable case or pouch to store it separately from the rest of your toiletries. Dr. Shivakumar says keeping the blades dry will prevent them from corroding or growing bacteria over time, “which can lead to folliculitis” (a.k.a. inflamed or infected hair follicles). When you reach your destination, “unpack the unit to allow it to air out,” she adds.

Meet the experts

• Brendan Camp, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist based in New York City
• Vidya Shivakiumar, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Chicago

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