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Promising review: "Such a good buy. I travel about once a month and consider this one of my travel necessities. It is so nice to have a travel razor that uses the same blades as my normal razor. The little case is perfect for keeping it covered and sanitary (it has holes in it to keep moisture out)." —JS
Get it from Amazon for $7.29 (comes with one refill).
Promising review: "Best travel-friendly sunscreen ever!! I used this sunscreen while on an island vacation. We went snorkeling for most of the day (almost five hours of swimming) on a boat trip and my husband and I didn’t get sunburned at all! This stuff is great and will continue to buy whenever I run out." —can14kitty
Get it from Sephora for $13 (cruelty-free).
Set includes diaper cream, daily lotion, baby wash and shampoo, baby moisturizing oil, moisturizing lotion, soft washcloth, and reusable travel bag.
Promising review: "Good selection of products for a travel kit and the clear bag helps when going through airport security. Bottles are refillable if you have the larger sized products at home. The pack also works as a gift set for a new mother and is a good sample of Cetaphil baby products." —I. Andrei
Get the seven piece set from Amazon for $11.99 (cruelty-free).
Promising review: "I really liked the results. No frizz and it also protects against heat damage. It made my hair soft, shiny, smooth. I use just a few drops on my below shoulder-length hair when it's damp and before styling products. I live in Florida where the humidity is atrocious and I had absolutely no frizz whatsoever, even when it rained!! I color my hair and also heat style several times a week and this miraculous stuff gave my hair a very healthy look and feel. The fragrance dissipates quickly but the effects are long-lasting. I'm stashing my tiny MO bottle in my travel case because it's the perfect size for traveling and I won't have to worry about the TSA confiscating my cosmetic items, lol! All in all, I'm glad I finally tried this product. It works every bit as well as others have reported." —DLS Jones
Get it from Amazon for $15 (cruelty-free).
Promising review: "Love this stuff! Now my hair can do just about anything. This travel size is perfect for short trips. A must-have." —Marlene BCBA
Get it from Amazon for $22 (cruelty-free).
Promising review: "I'm all about traveling as light as possible, but I wondered about the effectiveness of an antiperspirant 'wipe', especially since I'm pretty sure I could sweat right through a coating of drywall spackle. Not only do these take up less space than even a travel-size deodorant/antiperspirant stick, but they also seem to work just as well at keeping me from 'pitting' through my dress shirts. Pretty amazing. I think these are a good deal given that they end up being about 40 cents per application. Will be buying more when these run out." —Rick
Get a box of 50 from Amazon for $19.99 (cruelty-free).
Promising review: "I started using this product several years ago when I read an article by an editor at Travel and Leisure, who said it was her 'never leave home without it' travel essential. A quick spray on my face refreshes me after a long travel day...or just whenever I need to feel revived!" —Paradise Coast Elaine
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "I normally don't leave reviews, but this product warrants a review. I have a lot of thin, curly hair that gets kinky in humid weather. I have been using Design Essentials for two weeks and it is now the only product I will ever use again. It keeps the curl into day two, is super soft (no more crunchy curls), and smells amazing." —S. Wills
Get it from Amazon for $4.87.
Promising review: "I regret not purchasing this sooner! My red marks have diminished, there haven't been any acne flare-ups and my skin is so much smoother. I've used TATCHA, which is also good but when using Hanalei I've noticed that my skin isn't as tight. So in a way, Hanalei seems to work better than the higher-end products for me. So much more reasonably priced than TATCHA too. I will definitely purchase again." —wanda
Get a set of 14 from Amazon for $15 (cruelty-free, available in papaya and charcoal).
Promising review: "These are wonderful. I use the bigger soaps and I take the smaller containers with me when we go on trips. I just keep them on hand at home. They are tiny enough that they take up hardly any room in the makeup part of my suitcase." —Niki
Get three bars and the travel case from Nordstrom for $18.50.
Promising review: "Color is good — believable. Easy to apply. One cloth does hands, arms, neck and chest, and feet and legs from your knees to your toes. Two cloths can easily do your whole body. Quickly wash your hands with soap to avoid the telltale brown palms — or use a glove! I take these when traveling — TSA doesn’t count them as liquids so easy to toss in a carryon." —DeborahDarling
Get a box of 10 from Amazon for $24 (cruelty-free).
Promising review: "For one, this is a great thing to have for travel and it's not absurdly expensive given the price of the full-size. Two, it's a great way to be able to test the products. I wrote customer service to make sure I could use this with the retinoid I have (you can, just not on the SAME night — every other), and it's been amazing. The retinoid, no matter how carefully I use it, I just can't do every night — my skin gets super flaky. Using this every other night is great! I'm still keeping things maintained without overdoing it. When I first got this I wasn't interested in the marula oil, but I gave it a shot and actually quite nice. I do like it a bit more for my face than the argan oil I have — it seems to sink in a bit more easily. It's just a bit tingly, which I like, so I know it's actually doing something but still quite gentle. Yippee :)" —lys008
Get the two-piece set from Sephora for $28 (cruelty-free).
Set includes Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara in black, Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara in black, Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara in black, and Opening Act Lash Primer in white.
Promising review: "This product is really great. I especially love the Smart Mascara. It is not clumpy at all and super easy to apply — just two to four swipes for each lash and it looks great! If you are looking for some good mini-mascaras, these are the ones for you. They are super easy to throw into a backpack, purse, or just to have on hand." —123EmilyG
Get the set of four from Sephora for $25 (cruelty-free).
Kit includes travel size bottles of No-Poo Decadence Zero Lather Ultra Moisturizing Milk Cleanser, One Condition Decadence Ultra Moisturizing Milk Conditioner, SuperCream Coconut Curler Styler, and Ultra Defining Gel Strong Hold No-Crunch Styler.
Get the set of four from Nordstrom for $30 (cruelty-free).
Promising review (for cleansing gel): "Perfect travel size or trial moisturizer. It’s super foamy and removes all my makeup. I’ve been using this cleanser forever! I’m so glad Sephora finally carries it and I love that it comes in a mini." —smileyhair
Get the mini version of the Prisma Protect SPF 30 for $19 from Dermalogica and the Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Mini for $13 and the Special Cleansing Gel for $12 from Sephora (cruelty-free).
Set includes C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, C.E.O. Protect + Repair Moisturizer, and C.E.O. C + E Micro-Dissolve Cleansing Oil.
Promising review: "LOVE the C.E.O line from Sunday Riley. I first received a trial size tube of the serum with another order and fell in love with it immediately. It makes my skin feel young and glowy and there is a bounce that wasn't there before after just one week! I have always had oily/combination skin prone to breakouts, even at 39 years old, so I was wary of the cleansing oil, but it works great and does not clog my pores. Using all three together gives me a nice youthful glow and evens my skin tone. I feel confident leaving the house without makeup thanks to these great products!" —SBinSunValley
Get the three-piece set from Nordstrom for $60 (cruelty-free).
Set includes their Grapefruit Face Cleanser, Vitamin E Face Moisturizer, Bergamot Body Wash, Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer, Peppermint Shampoo, andCilantro Conditioner.
Promising review: "Love this brand and bought this set for when I was traveling for a few nights away. This set has everything you need — shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body moisturizer, face wash, and face moisturizer! I loved all of the products in this set. They're so good, highly recommend. Also, a good way to try out before buying full-size products." —Stephanie1
Get the six-piece set from Nordstrom for $32 (cruelty-free).
Promising review: "I like these too much for my busy lifestyle. As someone who travels frequently for work, these are a lifesaver. They're also great for throwing in my gym bag. No TSA problems, no skin problems, just a guilt that's driven by the micromanagement of my recycling habits. Maybe one day I'll swear off them, but for now, I'm limiting my use of them for on-the-go purposes only." —Liz
Get a box of 50 from Amazon for $12.95 (cruelty-free).
This kit includes packets of Bunny (pastel baby pink), Bubblegum Rose (warm rose pink), Valentine (crimson red), Strawberry Jam (muted pink-red), and Shook (Victorian rose tint). Each packet has enough hair dye for one strand test and work best with prebleached platinum to medium blonde hair but add a tint of color to dark blonde and light brown hair too.
Get the pack of five from Nordstrom for $16 (cruelty-free and vegan).
Set includes travel size versions of their Lapis Facial Oil, Phoenix Facial Oil, and Orchid Facial Oil — all in glass bottles with droppers.
Promising review: "All three of these oils feel amazing on the skin and seriously hydrate. Each of them has a unique feel and scent, and I like mixing them together to create different combinations. The small sizes are nice to sample if you've never used Herbivore products before and are great for traveling. Will likely buy each of these in the full size. Love them!" —Callie
Get the three piece set from Amazon for $29 (cruelty-free and vegan).
Get the three piece set from Nordstrom for $162 (cruelty-free and vegan).
Set includes mini versions of her Super Anti-Aging Serum, Hyaluronic Serum, Calming Serum, and Brightening Serum.
Get the four piece set from Nordstrom for $325 (cruelty-free).
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