Packing with a Pro Part II: Toiletries

I always have my toiletry bag pre-packed and ready to go so I can easily throw it in my suitcase without a lot of thought before a trip. I also like to have some special little treasures inside my travel bag that feel like a fun discovery when I arrive at my destination. Here are my must-haves:

Travel size Augustinus Bader Rich Cream – I’m old and the Rich Cream makes my skin look great. If you’re young, imagine the magic it must bring.

Bader Lip Balm – So good and a beautiful case too.

Barbara Sturm Eye Patches – Undereye bags go with the territory when traveling, so these are my morning pick-me-ups. Plus, there’s something so soothing about taking them out of this container.

Bronze gua sha – Ditto here, de-puffing hero.

Olive oil cleanser by Vasseur or bust. It’s the best and keeps my skin hydrated. I buy the large and then refill the travel size pump bottle for my carry on.

Sunscreen – For my face, I swear by Vasseur’s Day Glow version of Day 25. For body, Vacation smells like, well, vacation.

Face Mist – I use this magical EarthTonics Botanical Toning mist whenever I need a spritz of fairy dust (aka every day).

Makeup Kit – I like the makeup free look so I rarely wear much more than what’s included in this kit.

Marvis whitening toothpaste – The only toothpaste anyone should use. 

Oribe Gold Lust travel set – I always bring my own shampoo and conditioner, no matter how good the hotel is.

Mason Pearson brush – A classic.

Josie Maran Body Butter – I love this pro-retinol version for my aging skin. I wish I would have started using it earlier in life. You should start now.

Travel Medicine Kit – if I’m going out of the country, I pretty much always throw up so I always have a few medications in my bag.

Lafco Sachet – This doesn’t go in my makeup bag, but I always keep a nice smelling sachet in my suitcase to keep my clothes fresh and I love this one.

Add these to your usuals like Q-tips, eye drops for dry plane eyes, floss, a special toothbrush, some nice deod, and you’re good to go for every trip, rain or shine, snow or beach.

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