Philosophy The Travel Agent
Getting gorgeous while on vacation might not be high on your priority list, but don’t fool yourself because those photos will follow you home. (Damn you, Facebook!) Don’t fret! We’ve done a little legwork and found the best all-in-one beauty kits to have you smelling and looking lovely whether you’re swimming up to a bar or backpacking through Europe. Bon voyage, Beautiful!
1. For the modern minimalist
No matter your mode of transportation, arrive first class with Aesop’s sophisticated line of skin and hair products. In discreet clinical-looking black bottles, the Jet Set Kit includes a geranium-leaf body cleanser, a gentle scalp-cleansing shampoo, a revitalizing hair-sealing conditioner and an aromatic body balm. With delicious botanical blends, these products are sure to provide a smooth voyage.
Aesop Jet Set Kit US$35. aesop.com
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2. For the Earth mama
Burt’s Bees’ Head to Toe Kit is exactly that: everything you need to keep clean and moisturized minus the carrying case. For those ladies who are just as conscientious of what they put on their body as what they put in it, Burt’s Bees is a favourite. Comprised of mostly natural ingredients, these products smell as good as you would imagine. The Fabulously Fresh Body Wash, in peppermint and rosemary, is a deliciously invigorating scent for starting your day.
Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Kit $19.99. burtsbees.ca
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3. For the sophisticate
Philosophy’s beauty must-haves are all to be found with (who else?) The Travel Agent kit! The clear bag makes it easy to see what you’re taking on the plane, including a one-step facial cleanser, a Hope in a Jar moisturizer, an Amazing Grace shampoo, a conditioner, a shower gel and a firming body emulsion – all in the standard approved carry-on sizes. This kit is perfect for the Philosophy lover who isn’t a minimalist but likes to travel light.
Philosophy The Travel Agent $35. sephora.com
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4. For the beach babe
Get whisked away with the India Hicks Island Living Getaway Bag from Crabtree & Evelyn. Inside the plush embroidered bag are an eau de toilette, a body wash and a body cream – all in a luxurious purple and white orchid, jasmine, island palm and orange blossom blend. When you’re travelling, scented lotions and body washes are great alternatives to integrate a signature scent into your routine without the extra step.
Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Island Living Getaway Bag $38. crabtree-evelyn.com
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5. For the sensitive siren
Is there such a thing as the perfect travel companion? We think so! First Aid Beauty’s Feel Fab Kit contains four must-have products (a face cleanser, a daily face cream, a smooth shave cream and an ultra repair lip therapy) to keep skin clean and soft on the go. Suitable for most skin types, the products boast no added parabens, sulphates, synthetic fragrances or synthetic dyes.
First Aid Beauty Feel Fab Kit $18. sephora.com
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6. For the best tressed and hair obsessed
Keep your mane manageable from land to ocean to air with the right tools. Warren-Tricomi’s Resort Ready Travel Set has five go-tos to maintain protected and conditioned hair under extreme environmental conditions. Its trusty travel pouch includes a protective shampoo, a conditioner, a hairspray, an organic hair shield and a wide-tooth comb. Not only does it fit nicely in your suitcase, but it comes in just as handy in your beach bag.
Warren-Tricomi Resort Ready Travel Set $29. ebeauty.ca
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