There’s no question about it—the holidays are upon us. Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical destination or escaping to cooler climates, you’re going to want to bring along these beauty products that will keep you feeling and looking your best, while fitting into your luggage. We’ve rounded up some of the best travel-friendly beauty products that will have you glowing on your next vacation.
The Aesop Departure kit has just about everything you need to pamper yourself over long or short transits. It contains seven travel-sized essentials—a hand balm, a hydrating face mask, a lip cream, a mouthwash, a rinse-free hand wash, a face mist, and a cardamom-scented toothpaste. The kit is all you need to have you stepping out of the plane looking more refreshed than ever before.
A great hair day doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, all you need is one cheat ingredient—dry shampoo. It cleanses, volumises, and freshens up hair while soaking up oil from your scalp. We love this hair powder from Supergoop! as it comes in a nifty spray tube for touch-ups on the go and comes with SPF45 protection.
This organic ash solid shampoo by Oasis:skin is perfect for cleansing your lustrous locks on the go. Activated charcoal, neem, and vetiver flush out toxins while french clay and Shikakai extract give your hair that much-needed collagen boost for hair growth. Carry-on approved and environmentally friendly, one travel sized item packs a punch and is great for 15-40 washes.
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Facial oils are the perfect solution for impossibly glowy skin. Each drop packs a concentrated punch, and Drunk Elephant’s Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil is one of the most concentrated forms of marula oil out there, given its raw, cold-pressed extraction methods. The lightweight oil absorbs quickly to leave skin smooth and radiant. It’s also a powerful antioxidant against environmental stressors and free radicals.
This in-shower sunscreen block not only protects your skin from sun damage with its SPF 30 formula, but doubles as a moisturiser, leaving your entire body softly moisturised after stepping out of the shower, thanks to the moisturising properties of chamomile oil, cocoa butter, and rose absolute. Glide the block over your body in the shower, and be left with a balmy residue before rinsing off. Applying sunscreen has never been easier.
This hydrating cream mask was made exclusively for travelling in mind as it contains a chock-full of nutrients, ceramides, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory ingredients, to target travel-tired and stressed out skin. Plus, it doesn’t require rinse-offs, so you can use it as an overnight mask or moisturiser whenever you need that extra boost of hydration.
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Multitasking products are an efficient option for travel, and the Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser will streamline your makeup routine by combining your foundation, concealer, and moisturiser into one product. Glide the cream over your face for a skin brightening, sheer coverage that lasts all day. Plus, its mineral UVB sun protection of SPF 15 certainly doesn’t hurt, too.
Whether you’re travelling with friends or family, a photoshoot or two is bound to happen. This finishing powder is perfect for such situations. This universally flattering shade of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder diffuses and softens light around it, concealing imperfections, pores and wrinkles. Gently apply on your face as a finishing step to your makeup routine for a luminous finish.
This nifty RMS beauty palette packs a punch. It contains four highly pigmented cream shades, consisting of a highlighter, bronzer, lip & cheek tint, lip balm for makeup and touch-ups on the go. Plus, its sleek container makes it stylish enough for you to carry it anywhere.
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This foundation brush by Chanel will make makeup application and touch-ups on-the-go so much more effortless. The soft, synthetic bristles are great for buffing foundation into the skin, and it’s slanted design allows for more precise application, such as swiping a bit of highlighter and bronzer over your face.