Skin-Smart, Travel-Ready: Summer Essentials Edit

Skin-Smart, Travel-Ready: The Summer Essentials Edit

This summer, skincare isn’t taking a vacation—it’s coming with you. Whether you’re seaside, streetside, or somewhere in between, these elevated essentials from some of our favorite brands are designed to travel light and treat your skin right. From in-flight glow rituals to post-sun recovery heroes, each product in our summer edit proves that mindful beauty can go the distance—no compromise, no clutter.

THE SKINSHEET
The Cleansing Coins Travel Set + Skinsheet x Toyo Toolbox
“Reach for our Cleansing Coins to gently refresh between sun care reapplications—no rinsing, no residue,” says Mary Frances, founder of The Skinsheet. “Each coin is individually wrapped and perfectly portable, making them ideal for resetting your skin without stripping away essential moisture OR protection. Enjoy a hygienic cleanse from anywhere...by land or sea!”

GOLDFADEN MD
Deluxe Doctor’s Scrub & Pure Start Cleanser
Exfoliate pre-flight to boost hydration, or double cleanse post-exploration—Goldfaden MD’s Scrub and Cleanser make it easy to maintain skin clarity on the go. “I always exfoliate before a big travel day—especially when flying. It helps clear dead skin and allows my hydrating products to absorb more effectively mid-flight. I’ll apply a rich mask or serum after exfoliating, then seal it in with a facial mist once I’m in the air,” Founder, Lauren Goldfaden advises. 

MONASTERY
Attar Floral Repair Concentrate + Gold Botanical Serum (Travel Size)
These TSA-approved formulas help ensure your skincare routine travels just as well as you do, no matter the destination or climate. Founder Athena Calderone calls her Attar tube “a must-have in cold winds or over-heated rooms.” These travel-sized oils hydrate and restore skin in any climate—especially when your itinerary spans deserts to dinner parties.

MARIE VERONIQUE
Mini Pure EO-Free Oil Cleanser + Balancing HypoTonic
Skin Health Director Kristina Holey shares her summer strategy with two essentials that keep her ritual simple and streamlined, while prioritizing her love for movement: “I often get asked how often / when to apply a regimen in warmer months when schedules are more sporadic. I’m a fan of early AM sun exposure, so I start my day with just a splash of water, then hike, swim, or relax outdoors. After sweating and basking, I do my full routine. That way, I only apply products once during the day and reapply SPF as needed. If I rinse off before dinner, I follow it with my PM routine, and apply retinol just before lights out.” 

HIBI JAPAN
Incense Matches – Japanese Cypress
Meet a sensory essential for the mindful traveler. “Hibi is a great companion for an anytime mood boost, bringing a comforting element from home to help settle into a temporary environment,” says the brand.

ACTIVIST MANUKA
Green Botanical Serum
The ultimate after-sun reset. Rich in calming blue tansy, nourishing seaweed, and cleansing Mānuka and Kawakawa oils, this serum is “your post-sun, post-sea ritual with strong calming properties and dynamic skin-protecting benefits,” according to the brand. “Start with a Manuka Honey Mask, then follow with a few drops of Green Botanical Serum to keep it quenched and glowing all day long.”

AMBUJA
Globetrotter Mask
Three hacks, one hero product: use it in the AM to awaken skin, mid-flight to detox and hydrate, or overnight as a blemish-targeting spot treatment. Pollution, travel fatigue, and dullness don’t stand a chance. “Ideal for urban living and long-haul flights to instantly draw dirt, debris, sebum, excess oil and in-flight pollutants away from the skin like a magnet while immersing skin in moisture,” says their brand manager.

The Matcha Stick Box
Calm, nourish, and glow in just ten minutes—anywhere. After a day in the sun, mix this travel-sized powder with honey, yogurt, or water for an impromptu antioxidant-rich face mask. “In a small bowl, mix a Matcha Stick with a little water, honey, yogurt—or a combination of any—to form a smooth paste. Apply the mixture evenly to the face, let sit for 10 minutes or until dry and then rinse off with warm water,” they advise.

SHOP GOOD
Fingerless UV Gloves
Beyond SPF, these gloves are a skin-protecting must for long drives, outdoor workouts, and sunny city strolls. Pair with their glowing-from-within tip: “ Eat your water and load up on water-rich produce, such as cucumber and watermelon. Add in good fats like chia seeds, wild salmon, and hemp hearts to lock in that moisture from the inside out.”

FORAH
Everyday Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Don't just protect—nourish. This Everyday Mineral Sunscreen goes beyond SPF 30 with a powerhouse blend of antioxidants and soothing oils that shield skin from UV damage and boost your glow. “Use it as your daily moisturizer-meets-sunscreen to streamline your summer routine. Apply as your final skincare step before heading out for the day. It leaves a soft, dewy finish that doubles as a base for minimal makeup.”