SEATTLE — Jennifer Chan, Style and Beauty Expert, shares the essentials that she never likes to travel without.
1) PIXI BEAUTY SPF SUN MIST, AFTER-SUN MASKS, ON-THE-GLOW BLUSH
SPF50 SunMist ($15) Exclusively sold on SunMist SPF 50 – Pixi Beauty
- Weightless, invisible broad-spectrum SPF 50 mist rich in botanicals helps to nourish, hydrate & soothe skin
- This mist is so fine that it can be used on the face, body and hair line to avoid burning your scalp
Aftersun Sheet Masks ($10/3-Pack) Exclusively sold on Aftersun Sheet Mask – Pixi Beauty
- Great soothing treatment for sunburns
- Give your skin a boosting pick-me-up or an instant calming & soothing treatment
- Infused with Aloe Vera, Cucumber & Chamomile to cool, hydrate and soothe skin
On-the-Glow Blush, $18 and available at Target/Target.com
- Formulated with Ginseng, Aloe Vera and a unique mix of Fruit Extracts
- This tinted balm provides a hint of natural colour while hydrating and conditioning skin
- Swipe on cheeks and lips for a hint-of-tint, perfect for travel & on-the-go beauty
2) Yuan Spa Lavender + Eucalyptus ShowerSpa Mist
- Easy to spray in the shower to create a relaxing aromatherapy experience.
- $36 retail price
- Available at both Yuan Spa locations (Bellevue and Kirkland)
- 4 oz. (travel-friendly size!)
- Yuanspa.com
I also picked up a few summer essentials that are also available at the spa as a "Bundle Pack" available for $18
- Patchology Perk Up Aromatherapy Eye Gels
- Patchology Soothing Sheet Mask
- The Spotlight Circle Shine Boosting Hair Mask
These products work in tandem with Yuan Spa's epic hydrotherapy experience. This service is available at both locations and is priced at $59/ for a 1-hour experience. (This is a great way for people to "dip a toe" (no pun intended) back into real life post-vacation while still finding their zen)
3) SPANX Air Essentials
Super soft, light as air
Perfect for travel
Drapey, lightweight, breathable, 4-way stretch, relaxed fit.
UPF 50 sun protection in the fabric
4) EAGLE CREEK PACKING CUBES
- Eagle Creek is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
- Last year Eagle Creek revamped its Packing Cube system, adding new silhouettes for travel like a clean/dirty laundry cube. The Pack-It system also now boasts a new material that is made of 100% ocean-recycled fabrics and water resistant.
- Eagle Creek packing cubes are covered under Eagle Creek's No Matter What Warranty, an industry-best program that will fix your Eagle Creek gear for free, for life.
- As of last summer, Eagle Creek has eliminated intentionally used PFAS from all new production.
5) Herschel Hardshell Luggage
Name of Item: Herschel Heritage™ Hardshell Luggage
Price: $225.00 - $325.00
- Herschel Supply's Heritage Hardshell Luggage is built with 70% recycled polycarbonate, the luggage is impact-resistant and made for all travel and to top it all off, with inset Hinomoto wheels your luggage will roll smoothly and silently across terrain
- Herschel Supply's Heritage Hardshell Luggage comes in four different sizes with an array of colors like ash rose, bluestone, black, and safety yellow - it makes the perfect gift for this holiday season and onwards, made for travelers, not tourists
- About Herschel Supply: Founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack, Herschel Supply makes quality products for a lifetime of better journeys. Designed with timeless form and intuitive function in Vancouver, Canada, every piece is backed by their signature warranty for wherever you’re going next.
6) Scalzini Gia Mini Tote
Designed with a patented built in case for your glasses that saves you the stress and cost of replacing your glasses.
Do you like to travel light and have a safe place for essentials outside of your pockets when exploring new places?
You can safely store your glasses, keep your lip gloss in its own pocket and put your credit card holder or matching Gia Mini Wallet in the inside wall pocket. The Mini Wallet is designed for your ID and a few credit cards, sunglasses, lip gloss, keys, phone....all you need
This Luxury Vegan Leather will not break down like typical vegan leather. It is an Eco Conscious choice made from silicone leather that comes from sand! It is Non-Toxic, PVC free and is safe for people and the planet. Silicone leather is a next gen material that has only been available since 2015.
Buttery soft silicone leather is a dream to clean! You can easily clean even the most difficult stains like mascara, lipstick, crayon and ink so easily with a clorox wipe and disinfect at the same time. This is really helpful to moms with children with sticky fingers.
7) Case-Mate Beach Tote and Waterproof Phone Pouch
● This tote is lightweight, packable & washable!
● You can use it as a carry-on or fold it flat to pack in your suitcase as an extra bag when traveling.
● It’s made with water-resistant materials, so it’s super easy to clean!
● With the touchscreen window, you can still text, scroll, and take pictures while in and under the water.
● It fits all phones, and it floats so you’ll never lose your phone to the deep end or the waves again!
8) TJ Maxx Travel Essentials:
Cosmetic Pouches, Pill Box, Pajama Set, Sundress, Sunglasses case, Neck pillow, etc.
Whether you're jet-setting abroad or road-tripping nearby, Marshalls and TJ Maxx have everything you need to travel in style—from chic sundresses and cozy lounge sets to sleek sunglasses cases and neck pillows at unbeatable prices.
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