Hello, Dolls
The warmer weather is finally here! I, like many others, like to travel more when the weather is warmer. I've compiled an updated list of travel essentials that I take with me on trips. I did a post like this three years ago, and some of the items I took were just unnecessary. As I travel more, and as I get older, I use a more minimalist approach to packing. Below you'll find my current travel essentials!
White Noise App
Little known fact about me, I've been sleeping with the White Noise App for years now. I have insomnia, and the White Noise app plays a variety of relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep faster. I have the app installed on my phone and Ipad, and literally can not sleep without it. My favorite sound is the Stream Water Flowing sound. White Noise also allows you to mix sounds to create a custom sound. On my Ipad (pictured), it mixes Stream Water Flowing and Thunder to create a unique, relaxing mix.
Perfume Roller balls
Instead of taking large perfume bottles, I take the smaller roller balls to save space. Most of the perfume packages come with a complimentary roller ball, which is great for traveling. They can fit perfectly into a cosmetic bag, purse or carry on.
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| YSL Mon Paris and Crush by Rihanna |
Baby Wipes
I've been using baby wipes to remove my makeup for years instead of makeup remover wipes. Not only are they an inexpensive alternative to makeup remover wipes, you get almost double the amount of wipes you would get for makeup remover wipes. For every day use, I use the 72 in a pack. When I'm traveling, I take the travel baby wipes (20 in a pack) from the Dollar Tree or Wal Mart.
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| Pampers baby wipes; 72 for $1.94 at Wal Mart |
Satin Pillowcase
Most of the time, I sleep on a satin pillow case instead of a cotton one because the satin keeps the moisture in your hair longer as opposed to a cotton pillow case absorbing the hair oils in your scalp. This keeps my scalp moist to promote hair growth, and the satin pillow case protects your hair against breakage. Usually, when traveling, the accommodations offer cotton pillow cases; so, I just switch out the cotton one for my satin one. Plus, the satin pillow case reminds me of home!
An Essential Eyeshadow Palette
I still do my makeup when traveling. Instead of taking multiple palettes like I used to do, I take just one palette that offers a lot of shade variety. On my next trip, I'll be taking the Urban Decay Born to Run palette. Urban Decay boasts that the palette was created to be the only eyeshadow palette that you need when traveling; it features a variety of shades to do neutral, colorful and smokey looks. I'm going to put it to the test on my next trip.
Clarisonic Mia
I have been a Clarisonic fan for years! I have to have my Clarisonic when traveling; I can feel and see the difference on my skin when I don't use it for a few days. It gives a deeper clean than manual hand cleansing. Plus, it removes all of my makeup, and exfoliates my skin all at the same time.
Toilet Spray
We all know poop happens; but, let's be very real, everyone doesn't want to smell it. I use toilet spray to prevent waste odors when I use the bathroom. I was introduced to Poopourri years ago, and it really works! It keeps the bathroom smelling fresh before and after you go.
What are your travel essentials?
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