7 Travel Essentials
- Ellen DiNicola
- Sep 14, 2016
- 3 min read
Traveling can be SO much fun, but being prepared for travel is a major key (oh hay DJ Khaled)! I have been doing quite a bit of traveling this year + I am about to go on another trip this weekend to Nashville, TN. Throughout my travels, I have picked up some go-to items that make my life 10x easier when it comes to packing + organization. Let me share some of my favs with you:
Compeed Blister Cushions [7.99 at Walgreens] / These puppies give me life! Since I was a young girl, I would always get terrible blisters when wearing new shoes (+ even sometimes old). My heels are forever scarred because of the mass amounts of new cheerleading sneakers worn every season in middle + high school, but these cushions help prevent blisters and save me from the pain that they can cause. I received a sample of these in my last FabFitFun box + fell in love!
Urban Decay "All Nighter" Makeup Setting Spray (1. fl. oz.) [14. at Sephora] / Let's face the facts, Urban Decay's setting sprays are fantastic. Day-to-day, I typically use their "Chill" setting spray, but the bottle is just too big for travel (by spacing + regulation). I found this particular one at Sephora + had to have it. Using a setting spray for nights out is necessary, + while traveling, you're likely to have many long days.
Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes [2.49 at Walgreens] / These wipes are very well-known in the makeup world. Whenever I travel, I make sure I grab a small pack of these (7 pre-moistened towelettes are included). While we want to look fab when heading out, it is important to keep your face clean + clear so you can shine bright like a diamond all vacation long.
BestMed UltraSonic Toothbrush To Go [14.99 on Amazon] / I HAD to have this when I saw it. I got mine at Walgreens, however, it was not on their website, so I found it available on Amazon. I love using my electronic toothbrush at home every day + night, but this one is lightweight, small + perfect for travel. For a little guy, he has a lot of power!
Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream [39. at Sephora] / This is one of my throwback favorites for face makeup + I have recently rediscovered it (ain't that the best?!). Although it is a BB cream, it has great coverage + goes on smooth as butter. If you haven't tried it out before, you tots should. Right now, I am in the shade Light/Medium. I feel like their shades tend to run on the darker side for the name (the coloring looks like it could be more of a Medium/Dark). Even though I will continue to use this outside of travel, the sizing of it (1. fl. oz.) meets TSA requirements + it has SPF 35 in it (PRAISE!).
Dove Advanced Care Anti-perspirant Deodorant (.5 oz.) [1.59 at Walgreens] / Well, deodorant, it is a necessity that we just can't (shouldn't, in my opinion), live without. Nothing special here, but always helpful to have on-the-go so that you're not carrying around a larger one with you. The scent of most of the travel-sized ones is "cool essentials," which is a light cucumber smell.
Cool Gear Go Gear 3 Pack Tubes (3 oz.) [9.99 on Cool Gear] / I believe I picked these up at CVS awhile back, but I found some on Cool Gear's website and Amazon as well. Instead of constantly buying travel-sized shampoos, conditioners + body washes, grab a pack of these and fill them up with your favorite products from your shower. You'll save money + space! They're cute as hell too :D
That is it for my 7 travel essentials for now! I hope this makes your life a liiiitle bit easier when you are on-the-go so you can make the most out of your vacation without worrying about space or size requirements. Let me know what your favorite/most useful travel essentials are in the comments!
XO Elle
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