Having spent the majority of my twenties as a beauty editor for magazines and digital platforms like Seventeen and Life & Style, followed by nearly two decades as a freelance travel writer covering luxury hotels and wanderlust-worthy destinations for Parade, Hotels Above Par and Brides, I consider myself somewhat of an expert in all things travel-friendly skincare. Throw in a book on the world’s best solo escapes that I’m currently writing for Rizzoli, and let’s just say I’ve had plenty of opportunities to perfect my packing routine.
Growing up, my first stop before a flight was always the minis aisle at CVS. Something about tiny tubes sparks joy for me, and as I’ve gotten older, the under-3-fl-oz skincare options have only gotten better. That said, nothing makes me cringe faster than an overweight bag, so I’ve gotten pretty adept at keeping my toiletry case well-stocked without weighing me down.
Multitasking, triple-duty products are my go-tos, along with a few trusty tools and one sleep essential I refuse to leave home without. So below, I’m sharing my minimalist toiletry packing list: the products I swear by and personally use to keep my face, hair and body well cared for whenever I travel, no matter the altitude or the attitude of my skin.
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The Best Travel-Size Beauty Essentials for Women Over 50
Tatcha The Serum Stick
Tatcha
If there’s one do-it-all multitasker you toss in your toiletry bag, make it this one. For starters, Tatcha’s silky-smooth serum stick is compact yet chunky enough to cover more surface area in a single swipe. Think lip balm, under-eye cream and hydrating primer all in one, smoothing fine lines and reviving dry patches. Powered by 80% squalane to lock in moisture, it also has a secret weapon: Japanese lemon balm, which helps minimize the appearance of dehydration-induced crepiness. Basically, it’s an eraser for all those pesky signs of aging I like to keep in check, especially when I’m flying.
Get it on Amazon.comRedken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Mini Shampoo, Conditioner & Leave-In Kit
Redken
There’s nothing more terrifying when traveling than using whatever suspect goop is lingering inside those built-in shower shampoo dispensers. Sulfates and other questionable ingredients? No thanks! When my hair feels extra brittle from coloring, hard water and climate changes during travel, I tuck travel-sized shampoos, conditioners and masks in my bag to help repair the damage.
Redken’s trio, which includes a leave-in treatment, employs citric acid and a concentrated bonding complex to help strengthen damaged strands, so my hair feels super soft post-everything shower. Not dry and splitting at the ends.
Get it on Amazon.comDream Recovery Performance Silk Pillowcase
Dream Recovery
Another non-negotiable when it comes to protecting my hair as I get older, especially while traveling, is bringing my own silk pillowcase. Cotton cases—which have touched a slew of other heads, nonetheless—aren’t exactly forgiving when it comes to treating tresses gently and can contribute to breakage, not to mention sleep creases and wrinkles.
Dream Recovery’s 100% mulberry silk pillowcase helps reduce friction and moisture loss overnight, so I don’t wake up with a tangled mess of strands on my pillow by morning. Plus, it’s naturally cooling, which is a lifesaver if you run hot like I do, and it takes up practically zero space in a carry-on neatly folded.
Get it on Amazon.comGlow Recipe Toner Pads Trial Set
Glow Recipe
If time allows, one of the best things you can do for your skin post-flight is treat it to a facial. Depuffing, de-sloughing, de-stressing… your skin takes a toll up in the air, and a firming, lifting facial can bring back that instant glow, even if you’re running on zero sleep and caffeine.
That said, a packed itinerary calls for the next best thing: Glow Recipe’s individually packaged toner pads that are basically Korean mini facials in a sachet. Clogged, congested pores after a red-eye? Reach for the circular pads packed with LHA and AHA acids to exfoliate and refine. Prone to redness and irritation when you fly? Swipe on the PDRN+ Repair + Soothe pad to calm your skin barrier. Dealing with dark under-eye circles? Apply the contoured vitamin C pads to brighten things up. Because the only bags I want to deal with on vacation are either checked or stowed in the overhead bin.
Get it on Amazon.comLa Prairie Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil
La Prairie
I don’t know about you, but for me, the fastest vibe killer when traveling is dry, itchy skin. The second I deplane or take a dip in a chlorinated pool, my skin is drier than the desert. And while lightweight creams seemingly disappear halfway through dinner, facial oils tend to stay put longer, especially La Prairie’s luxe overnight formula. Backed by 35 years of Swiss skincare science, it supports skin’s natural renewal process while you snooze, thanks to a rare caviar-derived retinol that works its magic at night.
This tiny, TSA-approved bottle may be a bit of a splurge, but the good news with oils is that a little goes a long way. Even better? By morning, my crow’s feet are less visible and my skin is still silky to the touch. The telltale signs of a well-rested—and very hydrated—face.
Get it on Bloomingdales.comDERMAFLASH Cool Sonic Face Massager
DERMAFLASH
Having been a beauty editor and writer for most of my adult life, I’m a gadget girl at heart. And while I love my LED face and neck masks at home (along with my HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket for a good detoxifying sweat session), those aren’t exactly the easiest beauty essentials to travel with.
Enter my much smaller handheld massager that cools, soothes and depuffs in seconds, thanks to DERMAFLASH’s SonicCool Copper Technology. Consider it the travel-friendly version of a cryo facial, minus the frigid temps. Even when my skin is hanging on for dear life, it leaves it looking lifted, sculpted and refreshed in seconds.
Get it on Amazon.comCiele Tint & Protect SPF 50+
Ciele
Heavy foundation might have been a makeup bag must in my 20s, but my skin has learned a thing or two since then. These days, I reach for lightweight tinted formulas with built-in SPF, especially since I’m prone to pesky melasma and hyperpigmentation. Not only do they help even out existing dark spots, but tinted formulas containing iron oxides can also protect against visible light, which can make melasma worse.
Ciele’s super-small vial applies like a dream and packs SPF 50+ protection, but best of all, its lightweight formula covers imperfections and redness without feeling or looking heavy—or settling into fine lines.
Get it on Amazon.comBioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
After a long-haul flight, the last thing I want to do is spend 20 minutes washing my face, especially when I’m exhausted and just want to crawl into bed. Enter Bioderma’s cult-favorite micellar water, which gently whisks away makeup, dirt and grime without stripping skin of much-needed moisture. No sink? No problem. It’s a lifesaver when you’re on a plane or somewhere without easy access to running water.
Just pour a little onto a thin cotton pad and swipe away. Most hotels already stock those handy little cotton rounds in the bathroom, so I always snag a few extras from my room for the next trip and my plane kit.
Get it on Amazon.comWeleda Booster Serum Drops
Weleda
Skinmaxxing, serum stacking, whatever you want to call it, layering on the moisture while traveling is the name of my beauty game. I particularly love these wallet-thin serum drops from Weleda that take up next to no real estate in your toiletry bag but deliver mega moisture, whether used solo or mixed into your favorite moisturizer.
The Sunkissed Bronzing Drops are perfect when you’d rather look lit-from-within than ghostly pale, while the Hyaluronic Moisture Drops are a holy grail must-have any time of day for happy, bouncy skin.
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