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Travel-sized favorites for road trips, adventures and more!

Embarking on a journey should never mean compromising on your skincare and beauty regime. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to some of the best travel-friendly skincare and cosmetic brands that promise to keep your skin radiant and healthy, no matter where your adventures take you. From Suntegrity’s powerful sun protection, to Tubby Todd’s gentle and nourishing formulas, to Prive’s luxurious and high-performance products, and K’lani’s natural and eco-friendly offerings, to Tano Skincare’s revitalizing treatments, and the convenient perfume travel sprays from fragrance.com, we’ve curated the ultimate list for your travel beauty essentials. Say goodbye to travel-worn skin and hello to a glowing, fresh-faced you!

Perfume Travel Sprays

Ideal for travel, the Perfume Travel Sprays from Fragrance.com give travelers the option of bringing their favorite fragrance along on their trip without having to take an entire bottle of perfume or cologne along. Offering both convenience and versatility, the travel sprays are 100% authentic designer fragrances. Simply tuck them into your cosmetic bag, purse or carry-on while on-the-go!

Suntegrity

Staying protected against the sun during spring break travel is essential! These clean beauty must-haves from Suntegrity combine SPF, makeup and skincare into single holy grail products on-the-go. Favorites for travel include their Milky Mineral Sun Serum Spray, Mineral Body Sunscreen and the Mineral Lip Balm SPF 15 in Pineapple. You can find Suntegrity on Amazon.

Minis Gift Set from Tano Skincare

Whether you’re gifting, traveling, or exploring Tano Skincare for the first time, the Minis Gift Set offers the perfect introduction to  science-backed, nature-inspired skincare made with Banana Sap. The set smells absolutely amazing, and comes with the Age Well Face Cream Mini, which is infused with signature banana sap, enhancing your skin’s natural collagen production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving elasticity. With Hyaluronic Acid, CoQ10, and Sea Buckthorn, the luxe cream provides deep hydration, leaving your skin smooth, firm, and radiant. In addition, the set also includes the Everyday Body Lotion Mini. Enriched with banana sap and nourishing oils, this silky lotion restores moisture, soothes dry skin, and promotes a healthy glow.

Shine Mist from prive

The Shine Mist from prive makes it easy to achieve the perfect blowout on-the-go! Made with baobob and kukui oil, the Shine Mist delivers a smooth, frizz-free, and soft texture with over-the-top shine, all while providing high heat thermal protection. You can find prive on Amazon.com.

K’lani Protect Hair Tie Bracelet

This Protect Hair Tie Bracelet from K’lani includes five bracelets that double as hair ties, bringing all the ocean feels on your Spring Break adventure with blues, teal, and sandy neutrals. A portion of the proceeds from this pack will be donated to WILDCOAST conservation projects. You can find K’lani on Amazon.com.

Tubby Todd The Sun Kit

If you are hitting the beach or relaxing poolside over Spring Break, make sure to pack sunscreen and protective lip balm! The Sun Kit from Tubby Todd includes a Mineral Sunstick SPF 30, the SPF 15 Lip Balm 2 Pack and your choice of a fourth sunscreen: the Mineral Mist SPF 50, Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, or (S)undercover SPF 50. Recommended for 6 months+ and ideal for families, Tubby Todd’s SPF protects from both UVA and UVB rays and is water resistant for 80 minutes. You can find Tubby Todd on Amazon.com.

About the Author

Ms. Johnson is a Mom of 4, a Seasoned Freelance Journalist, Publicist and Lifestyle Expert with a career spanning almost 20 years in the industry. She is passionate about fitness, health and wellness. She has written her own website, Tiny Green Mom, since 2010, which highlights parenting and all things ‘green,’ from tips on living a healthier lifestyle to the latest eco-friendly products for the entire family.

As a Freelance Journalist, Ms. Johnson has written for a multitude of publications, including Medium, SheKnows.com, Tiny Beans, and more! In addition, she can be found on TV stations across the country as a Lifestyle Expert, speaking about all of her favorite brands and companies. 

You can follow her on Instagram at @TinyGreenMom.

*Companies generously gifted samples and images for this article. All thoughts expressed herein are my own.*

New all-natural, clean beauty and skincare finds for Fall

The leaves are changing, the humidity is leaving the air, seasonal allergies may flare up again, and it is time to change up our beauty routine as we head into the cooler Fall months. Below are ten of my new clean skincare and beauty favorites that I have had the opportunity to try myself this season, and I am excited to share these beauty finds with you! You can shop all of these beauty products on Amazon.com.

Veriphy Skincare

Veriphy Skincare, a trailblazing skincare brand founded by women in STEM, is redefining the industry through innovation, ethics, and excellence. At the core of Veriphy’s success is a scientific approach that leverages cutting-edge research and technology, such as the key ingredient Phytospherix®, resulting in products that promise radiant and smooth skin. Committed to ethical beauty, Veriphy crafts clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products using all-natural ingredients, reflecting a dedication to quality and sustainability. As a women-led company, Veriphy’s leadership in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fuels creativity and sets it apart in the skincare industry. With a vision for the future that embraces the coalescence of beauty and ethics, Veriphy Skincare continues to inspire positive change, not just in skincare standards but also in the broader beauty landscape.

High On Love Body Butter

Experience the calming scent of pure vanilla while indulging your skin in the ultimate hydration it deserves. High On Love Body Butter is made with a blend of natural ingredients designed to soothe and protect sensitive skin, leaving it soft, smooth and radiant. The deeply hydrating properties ensure that your skin stays moisturized throughout the day, fighting dryness and promoting a non-greasy glow. Vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free.

Suntegrity Rebound

This USDA organic power-packed serum blends carefully selected organic oils and botanicals known for their ability to renew and rejuvenate skin’s natural radiance. Enriched with a powerhouse blend of nature’s finest ingredients, including prickly pear, sea buckthorn, pomegranate, baobab, bearberry, and gotu kola, Suntegrity Rebound is a symphony of botanical wonders. Prickly pear and sea buckthorn team up to deliver a surge of vitamins and antioxidants, while pomegranate and bearberry offer their age-defying magic. Baobab lends its deep moisturizing benefits, and gotu kola, revered for centuries, contributes to skin’s suppleness. Elevate your skincare routine with the wholesome goodness of organic ingredients, thoughtfully combined to restore your skin’s natural radiance. USDA Organic, Non-GMO and Cruelty-Free.

DEINDE Skin-Strengthening Serum

My all-time new favorite, DEINDE Skin-Strengthening Serum targets all five signs of inflammaging in a vitality-boosting serum. The milky, lightweight formula is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, improve elasticity and moisture levels and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. 100% of clinical participants experienced healthier, more supple skin in just four weeks. PETA Vegan and animal test-free.

Cosmette Skincare Dreamy Oil Detox

Wrap yourself up in comfort and treat yourself to an at-home facial experience with spa-like results! With the Dreamy Oil Detox from Cosmette Skincare, deeply purify and clear your skin while keeping the natural moisture barrier intact with a blend of nourishing Pumpkin, Coconut and Castor Oils. Ideal for anyone longing for a deep, nourishing cleanse that balances and restores the skin’s natural harmony. Formulated without any parabens, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic, cruelty free and vegan.

asthetik Skincare Liquid Gold Serum

The best-selling Liquid Gold Serum from asthetik is the most direct way to restore your skin. Filled with antioxidants and essential fatty acids, the plant-based serum delivers an incomparable anti-aging experience. Botanicals work in synergy with your skin to boost collagen production.

Daybird 4-in-1 Serum Skin Tint

Makeover your morning routine with this clean, one-step 4-in-1 Serum Skin Tint from Daybird. It is easy to streamline your beauty routine with this 4-in-1 serum that contains skincare actives niacinamide, bisabolol, mineral SPF50 and a skin tint. Fragrance-free, safe for sensitive skin, and non-comedogenic. Vegan, cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny certified. You can find Daybird, a BIPOC, women-owned brand, on Amazon.

baebody Retinol Moisturizer

This lightweight, non-irritating, hypoallergenic face moisturizer will help improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, discoloration and hyperpigmentation.  Perfect for Retinol (Vitamin A) beginners, this Retinol Moisturizer from baebody boosts the skin’s renewal process, removes dull, old skin cells, and aids in the growth of new skin cells for a brighter appearance. Great for men and women, it helps correct and prevent signs of aging, minimize breakouts, and leaves firmer and smoother looking skin. Dermatologist-tested to be a hypoallergenic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing formula based on a 24 hour patch test on 59 subjects at medical laboratories. Proudly formulated and produced in the USA without any parabens, phthalates, sulfates, cruelty & gluten free, vegan and non-GMO. You can find the baebody line on Amazon.com.

ONYX Hydrating Dry Body Oil & Essence Duo

No tricks, just treat yourself to the luxurious experience of the Dry Body Oil & Essence Duo from ONYX. Their shake-activated formulation revitalizes your skin by combining a nourishing essence with a hydrating body oil. This unique bi-phase delivery features star ingredients like Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, known for its skin-hydrating and collagen-promoting properties. This lightweight formula is a 99% natural elixir that effortlessly absorbs, leaving your skin feeling rejuvenated and nourished. Crafted with care and free from phthalates and parabens, the vegan-friendly dry body oil is designed to bring a touch of indulgence to your everyday skincare ritual. Available in Pomegranate Fig (my favorite!), Sandalwood Vanilla, Coconut Bliss and Rose Petals.

Sud Scrub

Exfoliation of dry skin during the cooler months is essential. Made of non-toxic, food-grade silicone, Sud Scrub antimicrobial face scrubbers resist the growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi commonly found on face scrubbers while gently exfoliating and cleansing. Plus, all Sud Scrub scrubbers are plastic-free, 100% recyclable, and designed to last over a year. Suitable for all skin types. We love that they are small enough to take with you on a weekend getaway, too! You can find Sud Scrub on Amazon.com.

*Companies generously gifted samples and images for this article. All thoughts expressed herein are my own. I receive a small compensation for any affiliate links.*