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5 Must-Have Travel Beauty Kits: I'm Packing Them All

Ciao!  I'm off to Italy!  Ten days away gives me a chance to test out new beauty loot and my PR friends were kind enough to send over a bunch of travel sized products to take along.  Even though I'm bringing travel sized products, I still think my suitcase will be overweight, because I'm bringing a ton of them!  As I was packing I fell in love with a few kits that stood out among the rest.  These five are worth taking along whether you're doing a beach weekend, road trip or a serious get-a-way.

Ahava Starter Kit for Men, $18

  • exfoliating cleansing gel
  • foam free shaving cream
  • soothing after shave moisturizer
  • travel bag
*Of course, Joe's bringing his Ray Bans.  I'm obsessed with aviators and often borrow his.  They're a bit big for my face, but it's what I like about this pair.  You can find them here.

VMH Hypoallergenics Vacation Kit, $28

  • Armada Sport 70
  • Armada Lip Balm 60+
  • Essence Clark Wash Hair + Body “Big Softie” Shampoo
  • Id Monolaurin Gel (mattifying anti-acne, anti-sweat-acne skin-cooling gel for face + body)
*This Jennifer Behr headband has been a summer staple of mine since 2007.  Here's a similar one by JB, double roped, just updated.

Cargo Route 66 Road Trip Kit, $34

  • Limited Edition Eyeshadow in Road Trip
  • Texas Liner Liquid Eyeliner
  • Lipgloss in Route 66
  • Travel size 3 Triple Action Mascara
  • Wristlet
*I picked up these metallic gold Penelope Chilvers to wear as we tour the country.  I'm also obsessed with these wedge ones.  They also come in metallic silver, here.  Next purchase!

H2O Sea Marine Must-Haves, $19.50

  • Revitalizing Shampoo and Collagen Conditioner
  • Purifying Shower Cream
  • Triple Butter Body Cream
  • Hand Cream
*I always carry a lightweight summer scarf, because I'm always freezing in air conditioning!

Molton Brown Frequent Traveler, $55

  • Warming Eucalyptus Bath & Shower 
  • Ultrasmooth Coco de Mer Body Lotion 
  • Travel-reviving Cempaka Bath & Shower 
  • Renew Ambrusca Wash & Scrub 
  • Relaxing Yuan Zhi Mist 
  • Skinboost 24hr Moisture Mist

Father's Day Gift Ideas: Grooming Loot Your Dad Would Actually Use

Still need to go Father's Day shopping?  So do I!  However, my dad already knows what he's getting.  Each year I take him to a Yankee game to spend some quality time.  Plus, if I gave him anything on this list, he would just think he was my guinea pig!  Here are my top men's grooming picks that would make great Father's Day gifts. Kiehl's Facial Fuel Sky Flyin’ Foaming Multi-Gel, $19

I swear every man I talk to is obsessed with Kiehl's shaving cream.  They say it's like no other. Well this Father's Day give your day the ultimate two-in-one, the brand's new gel based shaving cream that also acts as a cleanser.  

Birch Box Man, $20

Yes, there's a Birch Box for Men!  Gift your dad with a yearly subscription to Birch Box and he'll receive trial sized grooming and lifestyle products to test and enjoy monthly.

Babyliss Pro Volare X1 by Ferrari, $199

No matter how much he may deserve one, you obviously can't buy your dad a Ferrari for Father's Day, but you can gift him with these cool clippers from Babyliss Pro.  They have a Ferrari inspired motor!    It's three speeds, cordless and comes with six comb attachments and 5 taper setting controls.

Molton Brown Activate His Grooming, $58

The black pepper line of men's grooming loot by Molton Brown is the only scent your dad should be wearing.  It's fresh, yet spicy.  This kit includes masculine products like a hair and body sports wash and a deodorizing body spray.  Great for his gym bag.