Top 5 Morning Essentials
Although I don’t travel much, I do travel in clusters. Regardless of where I am or where I’m going, there are certain essentials I choose to not live without. I never want to compromise on my skin care routine when I’m out of town, especially since I travel mostly for work which means makeup on makeup on makeup! That’s exactly when I need to take the best care of my skin.
There are a few essentials that keep my skin feeling smooth and healthy, and of course, that fight against the elements, be it environmental or makeup build up. When I travel, I don’t bring my entire drawer with me (I’ve learned over time that there is simply not enough room for that!), but I do bring my on-the-go makeup bag with the following staples:
AgentNateur
holi(water) Pearl and Rose Hyaluronic Toner
AgentNateur is a relatively new favourite, but I instantly fell in love. Reducing puffiness (hello air travel!), and helping to remove oil and dirt that clogs the pores, the Holi (water) Pearl and Rose Hyaluronic Toner is an ultra-moisturizing toner that plumps, tightens, brightens and gives off a radiant glow. Crafted with ingredients from all over Europe and the Middle East, this little bottle packs a lot of punch.
La Mer
The Cleansing Foam
A quick lathering massage, the La Mer Cleansing Foam is a skincare essential for the ages. La Mer is known for its indulgent and rich skin products and this cleansing foam delivers on the promise to purify, energize and brighten. It’s got a legendary elixir that infuses the skin with sea-sourced energy. It’s super-natural!
SkinCeuticals
C E FERULIC
A lot of my travel takes me to fashion headquarters, NYC and Paris mostly, which means, busy, dirty city that leaves pollutants all over my face! That’s what makes the SkinCeuticals Ferulic C E the most effective weapon in my makeup kit. It’s got a 72-hour absorbency time and is also jam-packed with a bunch of anti-aging benefits. It’s the perfect daytime Vitamin C serum.
SkinCeuticals
Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
SkinCeuticals has a fantastic line of skin-protecting products. I love the Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 tinted sunscreen. It’s smooth and glide son easily and delivers a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while also boosting your skin for the most luminous complexion.
Drunk Elephant
D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops
I don’t think I could ever have enough anti-pollutant serums to help me defend against the elements and this Drunk Elephant is definitely a must-have! Aside from the fact that I love the clever name, this brand is not just a gimmick – they have incredible skincare products, especially the D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops. Delivering a bronzy glow while also creating a resilient barrier on your skin, this sunshine in a bottle has quickly become one of my most-recommended!
Taking care of your skin is sometimes as easy as 1, 2, 3 – a little cleanser, a quick moisturizer, and an added SPF. But, as we use our skin more and more (and trust me, we all use our skin more than we understand!), we need to protect and defend as much as possible. If you travel as much as I do, consider the environmental damage being done and invest in some anti-pollutant products!
Photography by Patricia Brochu