This is the last terrible Soprano's reference Ms. Faux will make, but I had to share this super duper dopey picture that I made. Seriously though Ms. Faux is so excited to go. I know that this is not what Italy is about, it is so rich in history. Ms. Faux do know as she studied much of your art, architecture, theatre history, etc... and I have been so wanting to go there for many years despite five other countries that came before you.
So what makes Toiletries so difficult? Ms. Faux likes to be prepared for anything but doesn't want a bag that weighs a ton. I also have two areas for which I pack my toiletries. One for my carry-on and one in my suitcase.
TRAVEL MEDS
First of all Ms. Faux has an amazing doctor that will call her in a Z-Pak for anything she picks up on the plane, but otherwise for meds I recommend a few advil and some Claritin-D. The D is important as it is a decongestant and I have found the thing that usually happens in Europe is that I will catch a cold on the plane. Ms. Faux also has a bit of flight anxiety (due to claustrophobia) so I take a couple of Xanex again from my wonderful M.D. and although I don't sleep he tries and gives me Ambien. Note, you do have to have a prescription for these items, but even if you don't sleep, it lets you get to Europe a little more rested. Otherwise in your bag I recommend a few band-aids and a travel pack of Neosporin, maybe even some sunscreen.
TRAVEL TOILETRIES
For Travel toiletries I keep it pretty simple. Q-tips, body butter, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, small razor, face wash and moisturizer, hand sanitizer and moisturizer face wipes, hairbrush, hairspray, toothbrush, and toothpaste. Now Ms. Faux... don't they have soap and hair products in Europe. Yes, but I like what I like and want to know what my suitcase weighs. By the end of the trip you can just throw away what you don't use.
Although I like what I like, there are a few items that I insist upon for all of my trips. Just little luxuries to make things better.
L'Oreal Elnett Travel Size Hairspray - $5 on amazon.com. This is a go to for Ms. Faux. It is her favorite go to hairspray and they make it in a travel size. No brainer.
Gilette Venus Snap Travel Razor - $9.50 on amazon.com This Ms. Faux just discovered. Not a very hairy person and most times I have just forgone a razor as I don't want to pack my larger version, however I read about this tiny little beauty and I am hooked. Perfect for travel.
EO Hand Sanitizer Spray in Organic Lavender - $8 at amazon.com Ms. Faux has also used Young Living's Thieves Hand Sanitizer Spray - $12 at YoungLiving.com as well. I love this one because it is a gorgeous and calming Lavender scent, but the reason I prefer sprays to gels is because you can clean off other items other than your hands.
Doctor's Brush Picks - $13 at amazon.com Now this very well could be because Ms. Faux is currently rocking the braces, but I think I would use these anyway. Like a toothpick but better. These plastic little dreams can help get things out of your teeth with their delightful little brush end and are compact and disposable. Perfect travel companion.
GlamGlow ThirstyMud - $48 at amazon.com This so far is the best deal for GlamGlow mud that I can find anywhere. It usually retails for $60+ Amazon is doing you a favor. Is it mud? No. It is a moisturizing treatment. What will Ms. Faux use it for? I plan to put it on my face when I get on the plane. The recycled plane air plays havoc with Ms. Faux's skin. A thin layer of this and I expect to be pulling into Rome with moisture kissed skin. Wash it off, add your favorite moisturizer and you walk off the plane.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir - Travel Size - $15 at Amazon.com Forget Evian, forget rosewater, this is Ms. Faux's jam. What makes this better than most beauty sprays? The cooling feeling and the herby scent.
Ole Henriksen The Clean Truth Brightening Cleansing Cloths - $22 at amazon.com. This is the perfect face wipe to clean off make up, your moisturizing mask, or just the junk that collects on your skin in a day. While these are a little pricey, they are a luxury that Ms. Faux enjoys on her vacations. They do add moisture to your skin and makes everything look just a little more refreshed.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream - $12 Travel Size - Amazon.com. This is Ms. Faux's favorite hand cream. I carry it in my purse so of course it is in my travel bag. Again plane air and travel is hard on hydration levels in your skin. This wrongs so many rights.
BONUS!!!
So this last one, but I just discovered it and it will be perfect for going over. For me anyway that is always the hardest transition. Your eyes feel heavy, puffy and in need of anything to make them feel better. That is where Boscia's Super Cool Depuffing Eye Balm - $35 at amazon.com comes into play. This stuff feels so good and can possibly help put off that sleep that you can't wait to do once finding your hotel when you touch down.
So there are my favorite toiletries. Tune in later when I list what cosmetics made the cut.
So what travel product can't you live without?
Have you tried any of these?
Ms. Faux wants to know and can't wait to get to Italy to do so.
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