Travel shopping guide
Pack-It® 20” folder
Arrive with your clothes looking freshly pressed with
these Pack-It® folders. Just fold your clothing using the special
folding board and slip the neat stack inside the folder. These 20-inch
folders will hold your largest items from blazers to sweaters.
Available at magellans.com, US$30
LUSH Up You Gets Emotibomb
Wake yourself up after a
long car or plane ride with this citrusy LUSH Emotibomb. Just place it
in the bottom of the shower when you reach your destination and hop in.
As the hot water hits the Emotibomb your bathroom will be transformed
into an aromatherapy steam room and you’ll get out of the shower feeling
refreshed and energized.
Available at lush.ca, CDN$4
CARGO ColorCards
Makeup has never been easier to
pack! These cute little eye shadow cards from CARGO are each smaller and
thinner than a playing card but hold more than enough shadow for a
generous application. Each tin holds 28 cards in a range of colours.
Stick a few of your faves in your wallet on the way out the door, or
throw the whole tin in your purse. You can rest assured that, for once,
you won’t end up at your destination with a bag full of crumbled
shadows.
Available at sephora.com, CDN$28
Flight 001 toile document case
Keep all of your
important documents together with your passport in this snazzy little
oilcloth folder. The case features two compartments for your tickets and
hotel information and two card holders for your I.D. or credit cards.
Available at flight001.com or by phone at (877) 354-4481, US$25
Kiehl’s Perennial Favourites
A favourite of celebs and beauty editor’s alike, Kiehl’s is known for
its high quality skin and hair care products. The Perennial Favourites
collection contains travel-sized containers of Kiehl’s
ultra-moisturizing Creme de Corps, Lip Balm #1 for relieving chapped
lips, Ultra Facial Moisturizer to soften and condition your skin and
Amino Acid Shampoo with coconut oil to gently cleanse your locks;
everything you need to stay looking your best while away from home. The
collection comes packaged in a handy transparent, zippered bag that even
has some extra room for your must-have cosmetics.
Available at Kiehl’s stores across Canada or by phone at (416) 483-1335, CDN$42
Lights Out sleep mask
This mask is designed to
block out light, and is specially molded to allow complete rapid eye
movement for a deeper, more restful sleep. The Lights Out mask also has
an elasticized strap with Velcro closure for a comfortable fit.
Available at magellans.com, US$10
Quo Flawless Face brush kit - Limited Edition
This wallet-sized kit is a must-have for every beauty junkie on-the-go.
Encased in this chic metallic pink envelope is a large concealer brush, a
foundation brush, a face contour brush, a fan brush and a bronzer
brush. The kit also includes easy-to-follow instructions on how to use
each tool to create a flawless face. The best part? You can pick up the
whole professional-quality set for what some companies charge for one
brush!
Available at Shopper’s Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada, CDN$40
LUSH Godiva solid shampoo bar
Finally, inflight
shampoo explosions will be a thing of the past! This little shampoo puck
is also a godsend for overpackers. Grab the matching carrier tin, throw it in your purse and you'll have room in your suitcase for an extra pair of pumps.
Available at lush.ca, CDN$10.50
The Cream Perfume Company’s solid perfume pots
Encased in a golf ball-sized, eco-friendly wooden jar made from residual
Canadian birch, The Cream Perfume Company’s tiny solid perfume pots are
ideal for travel. The solid perfumes, which come in fragrances ranging
from earthy Organic Forest Terre and Ylang Ylang D’amore to sweet Mango
Poudré and Organic Vanilla Rêve and are the consistency of lip balm.
These compact perfumes are made with natural sweet almond oil and
beeswax, which is a healthier alternative to alcohol solvents.
Available at natural health stores across Canada and at thecreamperfumecompany.com, CDN$20
National Geographic dual-display travel clock
If
you don’t wear a watch and tend to leave your cellphone at home when you
travel you’ll be glad to have this handy little timepiece. The dual
display will allow you to keep track of the time at home and at your
destination and the swing design allows you to prop the clock on a desk
or nightstand for easy viewing.
Available at shop.nationalgeographic.com, US$10
Reakt vibrating neckrest
A neckrest is an
essential for long flights and train rides. This one ups the ante with a
soft vibrating function that can relax your tense neck and shoulders.
The Reakt vibrating neckrest is also made from temperature and
pressure-sensitive foam that molds to your body contours for a custom
fit.
Available at flight001.com or by phone at (877) 354-4481, US$34
Evian travel trio
A long
journey can leave you looking and feeling parched. Luckily, Evian has
released mini versions of its popular moisturizing spritzers to help
your skin stay hydrated and refreshed. Spray the mist on your face
throughout your journey to counteract travel fatigue or use it to clean
sticky hands when traveling with your little ones.
Available at sephora.com, US$16.50
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