Compact beauty products to pack for your vacation
On this year’s travels, make packing beauty essentials as simple as a day at the beach. Here are some ideas for compact products to carry along.
Lavett & Chin’s Sea Salt Texturizing Hair Mist re-creates a beachy, sun-plumped hair feel. It contains sea salt, organic Bulgarian rose water, green tea, rice and algae extracts. $25 at Lavettandchin.com
The ISSA Mini Toothbrush by Foreo is a new, futuristic-looking electric toothbrush that takes less than 60 minutes to charge. A bacteria-resistant silicone brush pulsates and is ultra-gentle on the teeth and gums. Also comes in lavender, sky blue and hot pink, as well as a standard full-size. $119 at Sephora.com
Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of Estée Lauder, created this Italian hand-made travel-sized hairbrush and comb from ivory acetate to give the illusion of marbled ivory. It’s from her Aerin beauty and home accessories line and has gold-tone bristles. Brush $60, comb $27 at Aerin.com or Net-a-Porter
Holly Star’s Matter + Home Space Clearing Candle is meant to lift the energy of a space and clear out negativity and bad vibes. It’s made with eucalyptus, pine, and frankincense and myrrh. $90 at Matterandhome.com
Self-tanning guru James Read’s Wash Off Tan for Body cream is for tan fix-ups. It’s quick-drying and contains anti-aging co-enzyme Q10, cell-renewing red algae and hydrating hyaluronic acid. $28 at JamesReadTan.com or Net-a-Porter.com
This Works’ In Transit Short-Haul Bag is a limited edition all-in-one and includes In Transit No Traces Rosewater and Mint-infused cleaning pads and In Transit Skin Defense moisturizer with SPF 30 and broad-spectrum sun protection. $54.25 at FeelUnique.com
Bring natural good vibrations to your travels with Katie Hess’ Lotus Wei flower remedy and aromatherapy-infused mists. Her travel edition has Joy Juice, Inner Peace, Inspired Action, Quiet Mind, Infinite Love and Radiant Energy bottles and just about covers all the bases on any trip. $50 at LotusWei.com
New York Hudson Valley Suri alpaca farmer Alicia Adams’ cozy, 100% baby alpaca travel set includes both a generous-sized blanket and calming eye sleep mask. Hand-made, it comes in a wide variety of colors including cognac, light gray, navy, purple and orange. $295 at AliciaAdamsAlpaca.com
Jimmy Choo’s black suede Wheel slipper is covered with scores of silver micro-studs. It can be worn as a comfy house slipper or glamorous going-out flat. The shoe also comes in a latte tan color with gold studs. $695 at select Jimmy Choo boutiques and at JimmyChoo.com
