Packing for a trip is a delicate balance: you want to streamline your routine without sacrificing the essentials that keep you looking and feeling primo. There’s a lot to consider—the air on flights that sucks your skin dry, the time you spend exploring that expose you to harsh sun rays and pollution, and topsy-turvy schedules. At the same time, it can be beneficial beauty-wise, says Tammy Fender, holistic aesthetician and founder of her eponymous botanical skincare line. “You’re stepping out of your usual routine, which gives you a chance to simplify, reconnect, and focus on nourishing and re-establishing great habits.”
The trick is choosing multitasking products that save space and effort while meeting your current needs, plus the little extras that make you feel pulled-together. Here, we’ve got the items to pack in your beauty bag (TSA friendly) to glow on-the-go.
A Hit of Hydration
The Eminence Organics Kombucha Microbiome Leave-On Masque is your savior mid-flight to replenish lost moisture from the stale, arid cabin air. This rich, leave-on masque contains ginger and a blend of pre-, pro-, and postbiotics to hydrate and reinforce your skin’s barrier, keeping it vibrant and healthy-looking. Apply it once you’ve settled in, leave on for 8-10 minutes, then just wipe off, no need to rinse. And voila, moist and dewy from here on in.
Bright Eyes, Anytime
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Oil Roll-On is the secret to looking awake and happy, no matter how long the layover. Massaging the cooling metal ball applicator around your eyes instantly de-puffs and re-energizes that tired skin. Jojoba, avocado, and sunflower seed oils hydrate, while a botanical mix packs antioxidants. Compact, mess-free, and multitasking.
A Clean Slate
A solid skincare routine starts with a good cleanse, and Doré Le Mini Cleanser gives you just that. This gel-to-milk formula gently removes dirt, sweat, and sunscreen while boosting hydration by 20% (even after washing). That means it clears away the day’s grimes without stripping your skin.
Restorative Balance
Traveling can throw your body out of sync, including your skin. Maintain your pH balance with Nelly De Vuyst BioCalm Sensitive Skin Toner specifically formulated for sensitive skin. This alcohol-free toner will refresh, soothe, and restore your skin’s natural equilibrium, preventing unbalance responsible for redness or rosacea symptoms.
Daily Defense & Dewy Glow
YonKa VITAL DEFENSE Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Pollution Day Cream is your do-it-all moisturizer for daily exploring, keeping you protected and radiant. Super antioxidant-rich, the light-whipped hydrator defends against pollution, free radicals, and other environmental aggressors. Myrtle extract enhances your skin’s recovery, while vitamin C brightens and makes you look lit.
Tinted Sunscreen that Doubles as Makeup
RMS SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen is sun protection, skincare, and a complexion boost in one. Formulated with GlowPlex, a blend of quinoa seed extract, niacinamide, and pea extract, the SPF boosts radiance in the moment, and improves skin texture over time. Lightweight and easy to apply, this serum gives you an elegant look fast, which is perfect for mornings when you want to get up and out.
Overnight Recovery
After a day of exploring—and exposure to sun and pollution—your skin needs a reset. Tammy Fender Intensive Repair Balm is chock full of botanical powerhouses like Helichrysum, White Lily, and Lotus, to hydrate, repair, and restore your complexion while you sleep get you glowing by morning. And it works with any skin type. As founder, Tammy Fender explains, “It’s so versatile and always supports the skin so radiantly.”
Polished Hands
This is truly innovative: Manucurist Green Flash LED Gel Polish is the first LED alternative to traditional gel, offering vibrant color and a glossy finish that’ll last throughout your trip (at least 10 days). And…drumroll…it’s formulated without any of the usual nail polish toxins. Made with sugarcane, corn, yuca, and cotton derivatives, it doesn’t damage your nails or the planet. And it removes effortlessly in one minute without harsh acetone. Their starter kit includes everything you need for a fast, pre-boarding mani.
A Signature Scent to Go
DS&Durga is known for creating scents that are full of personality—the kind of fragrance that instantly elevates your mood. Your 3 Pocket Perfume Set, a customizable trio, lets you select your favorites, or you can go with their Greatest Hits, all packaged in sleek, travel-friendly vials.