Packing to leave town is hard enough without worrying about getting all your skin care and makeup into the suitcase. Smart travelers always have their packing tips, and that includes tips for traveling with the right cosmetics. Everyone knows the airline rules about travel-sized items (3 ounces or less), but it also helps to bring along multipurpose products: a soap that works for both face and body or a salve that’s as much lip balm as ointment. Just like your clothing and accessories, the products that travel with you should adhere to the less-is-more mantra.
» for him
l’occitane en provence peppery & masculine collection
Guys need their products, too. L’Occitane’s Peppery & Masculine set comes with everything he really needs for a short trip: mini soap, after shave, mini shower gel, and sample-sized face cream and oil packets. Remind him to bring along a safety pin to puncture these and conserve their contents.
$25 at L’Occitane at the Saint Louis Galleria
» safe travels
vim&vigor compression socks
For those long airplane journeys when you’re captive in your seat, stock your carry-on with therapeutic compression socks to help the blood flow back up from your legs. These socks prove there’s no reason compression socks have to be ugly!
$32.95 at soft surroundings
» a super size
herban essentials towelettes & edp perfume truffle
Most of us wouldn’t think of entering an airport without antibacterial armor of some kind. But why settle for antiseptic-smelling gels when you can bring along individually wrapped scented towelettes? They’re lightweight and refreshing. Speaking of refreshing, a spritz of something delicious can work wonders on your travel mood—EDP Perfume Truffles come in a dozen scents.
$16.95 (bag of 20 towelettes); $19.95 perfume; at Soft Surroundings
» sweet salve
angel house salve-ation
Wonderfully emollient, this locally made product can be used to soften cracked skin on hands and feet, and as a salve for aches and pains. Its all-natural formula has healing, anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to coconut oil, jojoba oil, beeswax, lavender essential oil, peppermint oil and lemongrass oil. It smells and feels great!
$15 at angelhousestl.com
» all you need
barr-co. travel set
This handy pouch by homegrown Barr-Co. offers the essentials in one simple set. Why be at the mercy of hotel products when you can take along your favorites? Body wash, lotion and soap, all in the brand’s delicious original scent, will make your travels just a little nicer. The travel candle is a nifty bonus to help you de-stress with a little aromatherapy. Tip: The bar of soap is so fragrant, it can double as a sachet inside your packed suitcase.
$36 at k. hall stores
