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And they’re all available on Amazon.
After scrolling through endless Instagram posts of vacationers in Italy, Cape Cod, and everywhere in between, I was reminded that summer, along with being my favorite season (no competition), is also the ultimate time for travel—which I plan on doing lots of over the next three months. And while my packing tasks include things like last-minute shopping and outfit planning, my beauty routine often gets left as an afterthought, leaving me scrambling to find the nearest convenience store after I inevitably forget a product.
That’s why I asked Kristi Howard, a Nashville-based content creator whose over three million TikTok followers tune in to her page for all things shopping, lifestyle, travel, about her essential beauty products for summer travel. She shared her top five skin and hair care finds, and the best part is that they’re all available on Amazon starting at just $6.
Travel Expert-Approved Amazon Beauty Products
- Caudalíe Beauty Elixir Face Mist, $20
- Aquaphor Lip Protectant With SPF 30, $5
- Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen, $40
- K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask, $29
- Farmacy Green Clean Natural Cleansing Balm, $24
Caudalíe Beauty Elixir Face Mist
$20 at Amazon
This pore-tightening facial mist from Caudalíe was purchased by over 2,000 Amazon shoppers in the past month, so clearly Howard isn’t the product’s only fan. Said to brighten and smooth skin, the mist can be used as a toner, setting spray, or just a midday refresh, according to the brand.
“This is a great mist for your face, especially if you have extra dry skin, which can often happen while being in the sun,” Howard told me via email. “I use this daily after I wash my face and before I put my foundation on to create a smooth and dewy glow.”
Aquaphor Lip Protectant With SPF 30
$5 at Amazon
The lip balm that over 20,000 people bought on Amazon this month also happens to be a product I never leave the house without. It provides “instant relief from chapped lips,” according to a reviewer, and it has SPF 30 to protect the sensitive skin on your lips from harmful UV rays. And thanks to its shiny finish, the balm can double as a lip gloss, making it the perfect addition to your toiletry bag. Howard deems it “the most hydrating and smooth chapstick you can find,” adding that it gives the lips “a natural glow.”
Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen
$40 at Amazon
Of course, no travel bag is complete without sunscreen, and this Kosas SPF 40 pick that Howard “swears by” is infused with skincare ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and peptides to plump and smooth your complexion. “It is so hydrating and adds a lightweight tint to your skin while allowing your natural skin to glow,” Howard said. And, thanks to the sunscreen’s subtle coverage, a 51-year-old Amazon reviewer referred to it as a “makeup minimalist’s perfection.”
K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask
$29 at Amazon
“Summers are all about jumping in and out of the water, and this can create damaged and dull hair,” Howard said. She recommends nourishing your hair with the K18 Leave-In Molecular Mask, which “reverses and repairs damaged hair.” Amazon shoppers who have used Howard’s “go-to leave-in hair product” say it left their locks manageable, silky, and frizz-free. For best results, the brand recommends skipping conditioner when you plan on using the product, massaging a few pumps through your damp hair, letting it sit for four minutes, and then continuing on with your styling routine — no rinsing out.
Farmacy Green Clean Natural Cleansing Balm
$24 at Amazon
This cleansing balm from Farmacy is Howard’s go-to makeup remover, since it “melts your makeup right off” and “smells amazing.” It’s made with ingredients such as hydrating sunflower oil, pore-clearing papaya enzymes, soothing moringa seed oil, and brightening turmeric extract. The formula is also free of parabens, sulfates, and artificial colors, according to Farmacy. A reviewer said the product feels like “velvet cream,” adding that their “face doesn’t feel stripped or dry after” use.
Even if your backyard is the furthest you’re traveling this summer, now is the perfect time to stock up on beauty essentials. Head to Amazon to shop all of Howard’s must-have skin and hair products for travel, regardless of your destination.