I’m a Frequent Traveler—These Are the Drugstore Essentials I Always Pick up Before a Trip

Between jet lag, dry plane cabins, and lots of walking, I’ll definitely be getting a ton of use out of these Liquid I.V. hydration multipliers. I’m already guilty of not drinking enough water so any chance I get, I’ll be adding this in to help me feel my best all day long.

If you know, you know—jet lag is no joke. I don’t want to have to pound 10 coffees to keep me awake, so I love having these energy gummies on hand to keep the pep in my step regardless of the time change.

Despite my efforts, it never fails that I get at least a little sick while traveling. This time around, I’m calling in reinforcements with these gummies that have echinacea, zinc, vitamin C, and elderberry to give my immune system an extra edge.

I knew I needed to grab some melatonin to help me catch some Zzzs on my overnight flight and to tell my body, “It’s time for sleep,”  in my first few days in France despite the time change. When I saw this one was eligible for a buy-one-get-one deal until 6/22, I picked it up with lightning speed.

I’m a sucker for anything hazelnut and I love that these will satisfy my sweet tooth while saving me some money at the airport (because God knows, I do not need to be spending $20 on a granola bar). 

You can’t have sweet without a little bit of savory, and these pistachios (which are on sale for $4.99 until 6/22) will hit the spot when I grow tired of my Chocolate Hazelnut clusters. And when I’m tired of these? Back to the clusters. Rinse, repeat, and save some $$$ at the airport, if you will.

It’s no secret that making your way through an airport isn’t exactly the most sanitary experience on Earth, so having this on hand to use before eating, after going through security, or after encountering any surfaces on the plane is a must. I don’t have time to be getting sick on my vacation, and as a girl who cannot stop touching her face, clean hands are a non-negotiable.

There’s no shame in needing a deodorant touch-up throughout the day, especially after a long haul on an airplane. Having these on hand when lugging around heavy suitcases or hitting 10,000+ steps while exploring your destination will be a godsend. 

This all-in-one cleansing water is already the hero of days when I’m in a rush, so when I found it in a travel size, I bought not one, but TWO. It’s great for even the most stubborn makeup, and it’s also super refreshing on your skin after a long travel day.

I swear by this hydrating cleanser, so picking it up in a size that can make it through security was an obvious choice. This is the only cleanser I’ve ever used that gets all of the dirt, makeup, and SPF off of my face without making my skin feel tight and dry.

All of my face moisturizers come in giant glass tubs that I can’t take on a plane so I love that this one is super compact and has tons of five-star reviews.

I always make sure to stock up on pimple patches ahead of vacationing because traveling always tends to wreak havoc on my skin. These ones are cute enough to walk around with if you’re feeling brave, and most importantly, they keep me from picking at my skin which I’m consistently guilty of when a pimple emerges.

This sunscreen is quite literally the perfect travel product—it’s small, easy to apply, doesn’t leave that dreaded white sheen on my face, and gives strong UV protection so I don’t look like a tomato in all of my vacation photos.

In my humble opinion, these are the best face masks money can buy. Because it’s a hydrogel mask, it actually adheres to your skin instead of sliding right off, and this one hydrates, refines pores, and rejuvenates skin in just 10 minutes.

Because I plan to spend 90 percent of my time on a beach in the hot sun and South of France waters, picking up a waterproof mascara was a no-brainer. This one came highly recommended by my coworkers and it’s currently on sale until 6/22 ($4 Extracare Bucks for spending $12 on this product = my idea of a good time).

This shampoo works wonders on my dry, frizzy hair, which I love because that means I don’t have to resort to hotel hair products that never do me justice.

Made with coconut oil and shea butter, this conditioner keeps my hair soft and shiny even when it can feel difficult to maintain my usual haircare routine while traveling.

I have one of these mini brushes in every single bag I own, and I just picked up another one ahead of my trip to France because I truly cannot stop buying them. At the end of a long travel day or before taking pictures, it’s a major lifesaver.

I am nothing if not a slick back bun connoisseur, and this gel is my go-to for getting the perfect end result every single time.