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“What? Me? High maintenance??” If you have ever had to say those words, whether you are a makeup maven or a metro man, you probably need to simplify your primping. Hey, no judgment from me- I have had more than one complaint about hijacking the bathroom. Even if you’re traveling with a patient person, no one likes to spend their vacation stuck in a hotel room waiting for their partner. The number one goal each morning should be getting out the door to relax, have fun, and explore. Still, no one expects you to give up your routine cold turkey. These nifty products will save you preening time so you can ruffle some feathers with your significant other.
1. Psi Bands- If traveling has your head spinning, the constant pressure from this bracelet helps relieve nausea on the go so you can head out the door.
2. Panasonic Pro-Curve Travel Shaver- Men and women can use this battery-operated razor wet or dry. It’s perfect if you didn’t make it out of bed in time to call dibs on the shower.
3. Lush Solid Shampoo- No need to worry when taking this bar through airport security. The natural ingredients are gentle on the hair, face and body, and it provides plenty of lather for shaving. Choose from 10 different types, and don’t forget to pick up a travel tin.
4. SPF 20 Mineral Medium Moisturizer by Juice Beauty- A tinted sunscreen should be all you need when you have that glow that comes with relaxation. This does the trick in a travel-friendly tube.
5. Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels- Multi-task and use these while brushing your teeth or during your sleep so you can wake up looking as refreshed as you feel.
6. Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion- Skip a step and get all the protection you need from one product. Bonus: The gentle fragrance won’t scare away your sweetheart.
7. L’anza Daily Chelating Shampoo & Daily Hydrating Conditioner- Feel free to splash at the pool and be dry in time for dinner. Both of these contain a water-repelling complex and they protect hair from chlorine.
8. Aquis Microfiber Towels- Dry off in a hurry with these lightweight towels. They're absorbent enough for two but almost too soft to share.
9. Curlformers- If you insist on making waves, these are small enough to pack, simple enough to put into damp hair, and soft enough to sleep in.
10. Jilbere Hot Air Brush- Dry your hair while you brush and use this to straighten, volumize, or add soft waves.
11. Soft Sheen Carson Magic Fragrant Shaving Powder- Easy to take through security, this mixes with water when you’re ready to de-stubble. All you have to do is apply, wait, and rinse. Frees your hands so you can brush your teeth or hug your honey.
12. Lush Buffy Body Butter- This creamy bar has cocoa butter and grains to smooth and soften your skin in the shower.
And just in case you don’t want to leave the hotel room:
Lush Massage Bars -A simple, scented massage can be a vacation in itself!
For information on airline regulations and how to organize your products, visit:
Transportation Security Administration’s rules for carry-ons
Drugstore.com’s Travel Store