my travel beauty essentials
MY LITTLE family travels A LOT. Sometimes near, sometimes far; on the road or by plane; in a five-star hotel by the beach or a 4-man tent by the bank of a river, we like to switch it up and do it all. We are always trekking up a highway to somewhere, skiing most weekends in the winter and camping or rafting in the summer. Depending on the nature of our destination, sometimes I have to pack light + minimalist and sometimes I can drag ALLLL the stuff I ‘need.’ And my Boy Scout nature has me wanting to be prepared for all of it. I’m always on the lookout for the perfect solution [aka. The Right Tool for the Job], especially for travel, and I’ve found a bunch of them when it comes to my toiletry kit. All of them are TSA-friendly, field-tested and loved.
I’VE ALSO included some travel-sized versions of products I love. I try not to buy a bunch of minis that end up wasted when there’s only a little left at the end of an adventure, but these are all things that I use at home anyway, so they’ll be used up even if there’s a gap in our trips. And many of them come in reusable packaging, so you can just fill them back up when they run out. Of course, all of these lovely things also make awesome gifts for your wanderlusts, business travelers or grads setting out on a big adventure. Let me know your favorites, too, I’m always refining my ‘system.’ GIFT A LITTLE HAPPINESS. xo
Travel Beauty Essentials
~~ I loathe using those crunchy over-bleached washcloths on my face, so I started bringing my own. Geometry’s Waffle Washcloths and Luxe Washcloths are super compact, soft and dry fast. Plus they’re pretty. I have and love both. ~~
~~ Cadence Capsules have solved every issue I’ve ever had with crappy travel containers. They’re leakproof, easy to clean, perfectly sized and pack well. I use them for cosmetics, supplements, jewelry + meds and they’re absolutely perfect. ~~
~~ This Travalo Atomizer is a total game-changer. I use one for perfume and one for facial mist. It’s easy to fill, leak-proof, TSA-friendly and comes in lots of colors so you can tell what’s what. ~~
~~ When we’re camping and have no access to water to clean my face [and dusty feet], I rely on Micellar Facial Towlelettes to get all the grit off. ~~
~~ There’s ALWAYS space for Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezers and I ALWAYS have a need for them. ~~
~~ You just have to have a nail file handy in case of jagged nail emergencies and I love the graduated grit of these Tweezerman Filemates. My favorite part is the little plastic carrying case it comes with so you don’t scratch up anything in your bag. ~~
~~ These Port + Polish Pill Cases are perfect for travel. I have one for my morning supplements and a separate one for the nighttime set. They don’t hold a ton, so if you’re carrying a lot of big pills, it might not be the best solution, but for a few medium to smalls, it’s perfect. ~~
~~ Sometimes you just need a little extra help to see those random hairs and this Tweezerman 10X Lighted Mirror is great. It’s fairly compact, but not tiny, lights up and has little suction cups on back to attach to a wall or mirror for hands-free hair hunting. ~~
~~ I have several of these little metal Pill Capsule Pill Holders for ibuprofen on-the-go. They’re the perfect wee size to stash in a pocket or hip pack when you’re not bringing your whole bag along. I gave one to my migraine-prone teen for his ski jacket so he’s never stranded without meds. ~~
~~ I prefer this Manicurist Complete Cuticle Serum for travel because it’s not oily or greasy, so you can put it on anytime you need a little hydration [like a long flight] without worrying about the mess. ~~
~~ You guys know how much I LOVE my Stasher Bags for a zillion things, especially travel. But did you know that the Stand-Up Mid is THE perfect size for carry-on toiletries? Plus you can just wipe it out if anything leaks. Learn more about why I love them and my other favorite uses here. ~~
~~ I love this Topo Designs Dopp Kit for its roominess and triangular shape, which keeps it from rolling away. ~~
~~ This Tobiq Toiletry Bag is an organized traveler’s dream, it has a zillion slots and pockets to keep everything together. Plus it’s made by a fellow CO mom. Love mine. ~~
~~ Aloha Dopp Kits are perfect for just dumping a bunch of stuff inside the big open space. They’re ‘splash-proof,’ durable and super cute, too. ~~
Travel-Sized Clean Beauty
~~ Tata Harper’s 5 Minute Facial for Megawatt Glow includes minis of two of my very favorite products for gentle exfoliation, making it perfect for taking to dry climes ~~
~~ The Lolavie Restore and Protect Travel Kit comes with the 4 staples. It’s perfect and ready to go wherever you’re headed. ~~
~~ Bathing Culture Body Wash is my fav and the li’l aluminum bottle is perfect for refilling ~~
~~ Zizia All Balm will keep your dry hands, elbows, knees, lips and any other part hydrated on the plane or in dry destinations ~~
~~ My favorite Cocoshine Whitening Toothpaste in a mini size perfect for TSA ~~
~~ The 15 ml pot of GOOPGLOW Microderm Exfoliator is just the perfect size to toss into your travel bag ~~
~~ 100% Pure Bright Eyes Masks come individually packaged, so they take up zero space in your kit ~~
~~ Take this little Le Prunier Plumscreen SPF 31 anywhere you’re going to stay protected ~~
~~ I’d never go anywhere without my Alpyn Beauty Willow & Sweet Agave Lip Mask and fortunately, it’s already perfectly sized for travel ~~
~~ This li’l travel-sized Tower28 MakeWaves Mascara takes up no space at all and will have you ready for anything ~~
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