Many people consider themselves well traveled—once a quarter jaunts to Mexico or the Caribbean litter their Instagram feeds—and while great, there’s an elite group of travelers among us. These folks know how to pack for a 10-day trip in a carry on suitcase, have thick passports full of stamps, and, most impressively, know how to get through TSA with their beauty products in tact.
Samantha Brown squarely falls into the latter group—she’s been to nearly 70 countries and was one of the first women to host a show on the Travel Channel. She’s currently the executive producer of the PBS series Samantha Brown’s Places to Love. “When I started, there weren’t any women in the field, and I had never traveled internationally, but when you really love something keep at it,” she tells ELLE.com.
While most of us have had our share of horror stories with TSA, Brown has not. “I really love beauty products, but I’m always looking to pare down when I travel because there’s only so much you can bring,” she says.
The trick? Bring products that don’t count against your liquids and samples—lots of them. “Instead of bringing serums and moisturizers, pack five sheet masks that can act as both—and that frees up a lot of space,” she suggests. Keep scrolling to see the nine products Brown never leaves the country without.
The Multipurpose Salve
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectantulta.com
$24.00
“Funny it’s called cream because it’s more like a salve. I love that it has so many uses like healing dry cuticles, lip gloss, and even an eyebrow gel.”
The Soothing Facial Spray
Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs and Rosewaterulta.com
$7.00
“I like to fill a travel size spray bottle with this spray, and take it as a carry-on liquid. It’s a perfect pre-flight lift me up and gives my dry skin instant hydration.”
The Perfecting Moisturizer
Clarins Beauty Flash Balmsephora.com
$48.00
“This product gives my face an all over brightness and radiance, and really smooths my lines. It’s basically the look of a full night’s rest in a bottle.”
The Lightweight Mattifier
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powdersephora.com
$23.00
“It takes away a little of the shine and makes my skin look smooth without adding another layer of foundation powder. It also feels like heaven going on!”
The In-Flight Sheet Mask
Orgaid Organic Sheet Mask Setnordstrom.com
$33.00
“These masks are made in the USA and only use organic—so I can rest assured knowing exactly what I’m putting on my face during those haul flights.”
The Neck Treatment
Prai Ageless Throat Concentrate with Intensylpraibeauty.com
$42.00
“There’s the moment you realize your face looks younger than your neck and it’s not a good moment. This product gives my neck the special treatment and pampering it deserves.”
The Game-Changing Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Cocochanel.com
$38.00
“This one tiny black and gold tube will completely transform your look to VAVAVOOM! It’s not just a lip color—it’s a fashion statement.”
The Effortless SPF Foundation
Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation Serum SPF 30sephora.com
$22.00
“This glides on effortlessly just using my fingers, no foundation brush needed, which makes it great for traveling.I also love that there’s an SPF in it so I’m always covered.”
The Mini Facial Cleanser
Foreo Luna Play Plussephora.com
$49.00
“Its compact shape makes it perfect for travel and it really cleanses the skin far better than regular washing. With the daily buildup of sunscreen, make up, more make up, and just dirt, it’s really nice to feel like you’ve brushed it all away.”
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