Sun, skincare, and suitcase real estate—the holy trinity of any summer getaway. But when it comes to packing the perfect beauty bag, content creators have it down to a science. Think multitasking products, TSA-friendly minis, and glow-boosting essentials that keep skin fresh from Mykonos to Monaco. With endless events, lazy beach days, and late-night dinners on the itinerary, it’s crucial they have products that can keep up.
To find out what actually earns a coveted spot in the Rimowa, we went straight to the source: three fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content creators who are constantly on the go. We caught up with them in between flights to talk sun protection, flight hydration, and the little luxuries they can’t travel without. From game-changing serums to the lip balms they swear by, these creators spill their must-haves, giving us a peek inside their ultimate glow-on-the-go routines.
Grace O’Connell-Joshua
Fashion & Beauty Editor/Content Creator @gracejoshua13
Top Beauty Products She Never Travels Without
“The ORTEGA Beauty Glow Balm Face By Etienne Ortega has become one of my new favorite items in my makeup bag–as someone who has oily skin but doesn’t want to always have a full matte look (especially in the summer), glow face balms have been my saving-grace. You just lightly dab the balm on the top of your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose for a glowy, highlighter-blush look. It’s also such a pretty product to play with, I use the shade Rose Quartz and Golden Hour, I’m obsessed with them both.”
“I don’t know ANYWHERE without powder–as I mentioned, I have oilier skin–and during the summer months, especially. The Huda Beauty Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder is my holy grail powder. I highly recommend getting the travel size one to not only take on trips but to throw in your purse as an everyday, on-the-go powder. I’ve tried so many powders in my day, and this one still reigns supreme.”
“I love a good juicy, peach-colored, glossy lip for summer, and the Rhode peach lip peptide has been the product I reach for the most when going for that look. It’s the perfect subtle peach shade that works with basically any lip liner in my bag, it’s my current favorite rhode lippie, and when that shade is sold out, I also can’t get enough of the shade Ribbon, a similar light pink.”
Go-To Summer Makeup Look
“Summer makeup is always a ‘less-is-more’ sort of vibe, but a night out is a night out regardless, and on a summer night out, I’m always going for a bronzy, contoured look with a peachy blush and lots of body oil or a body shimmer. I can’t get enough of all the body products at Patrick Ta–they really take your entire look up a notch. If my suitcase was overweight and I had to take a few things out, the Patrick Ta Major Glow Nourishing Bronzing Body Oil would stay in my suitcase.”
Best Travel Beauty Hack
“Pack face masks–in particular, the Dr.Jart Cryo Rubber Masks or even just eye masks. You will be surprised how much more rested and refreshed you look, and everyone knows travel days are usually not the most restful and relaxing. I also never wear makeup to the airport, but I know some travel destinations require glam for a flight. However, I try to avoid wearing makeup on a travel day whenever possible.”
An Unexpected Beauty Product That Always Comes in Handy
“I am addicted to this Urban Decay Face Bond Luminizer Waterproof Glow Drops for Face + Body and use the Golden Hour shade as my highlighter over my blush, and the more bronze shade (High Profile) mixed in with my moisturizer and SPF when I prep my skin. I love how they make me look so golden and glowy. I feel a bit like C-3PO before I put on the rest of my face, but the end result is so fire.”
SHOP GRACE’S BEAUTY BAG:
Nena Evans
Content Creator @nenaevans
Top Beauty Products She Never Travels Without
“Dibs Status Stick for sun-kissed skin, Phlur Vanilla Skin for the most delicious scent, and Supergoop sunscreen because sun protection is the ultimate beauty hack.”
Go-To Summer Makeup Look
“I live for a warm, glowy, bronzy look in the summer! I swear by the Tarte mini Toasted palette, Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette, and Bobbi Brown Bronzer Powder for the perfect summer night out look.”
Best Travel Beauty Hack
“If you want to pack light, call your hotel ahead of time and see what they have available. More often than not, they have every amenity you could dream of, which means less packing for you! I rarely pack a steamer or a curling iron because hotels usually keep those on hand–you just have to ask.”
An Unexpected Beauty Product That Always Comes in Handy
“Aquaphor! Dry lips from the plane air? Aquaphor. Got a cut? Aquaphor. Want to make your collarbones or cheekbones pop? Aquaphor.”
SHOP NENA’S BEAUTY BAG:
Vanessa Vanacore
Content Creator @alwaysvaness
Top Beauty Products She Never Travels Without
“I take my travel-size Beach Walk perfume by Maison Margiela everywhere I go because it’s literally the smell of summer in a bottle. Also loving innisfree Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen, and Urban Decay’s Face Bond Luminizer. Not only does it make your makeup look glowy,but you can use it on your collarbones and arms for some extra shine.”
Go-To Summer Makeup Look
“I love to look extra bronzy in the summertime, so my go-to is always Hourglass’s luminous bronzer. Also love a fun, colorful eyeshadow. I’ve been loving ColorPop’s eyeshadow palette for this.”
Best Travel Beauty Hack
“I really don’t like carrying a ton of stuff with me when I travel, so multi-use products have been a lifesaver for me. I love Milk Makeup’s Lip and Cheek Multi Sticks and Bobbi Brown’s Eyeshadow Sticks for both eyeshadow and eyeliner.”
An Unexpected Beauty Product That Always Comes in Handy
“The Vaseline Jelly Stick keeps my lips so hydrated, plus it also doubles as a lotion, and it’s so perfect for slicking back those fly-away hairs when styling a slicked-back bun.”
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