Travel, Beauty & Lifestyle Finds Worth Packing for Your Next Trip

I love finding products that are cute, but I’m even more interested when they’re actually useful.

Whether I’m getting ready for a family trip, spending the day out with the kids, or just trying to make everyday life a little easier, there are certain things that immediately make me think, okay, I would actually use this.

So I pulled together some of the travel, beauty and lifestyle finds that caught my attention lately. Some are practical, some are definitely a little more fun, and a few would make great gifts too.

And because I’m always finding something new, I’ll continue updating this list when I find something worth adding.

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1. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Pink Sugar

There are certain beauty products that are just easy to throw into your purse and take everywhere, and the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is one of those products.

Pink Sugar gives you that glossy look with a sheer pink tint while also helping moisturize your lips. For traveling, I especially like products that can serve more than one purpose because I don't want to pack my entire bathroom just to go somewhere for a few days.

This is something you could keep in your purse, personal item or makeup bag and use throughout the day.

Shop the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm:
https://amzn.to/4cPQLOb

Prefer the set?

There is also a Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Trio, which I think would be a cute option if you already love the balms, want to try multiple options or you're looking for a beauty gift.

Shop the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Trio:
https://amzn.to/4yyq3Ss

2. Saie Dew Bronze

I don't want a complicated makeup routine when I'm traveling.

Give me products that can help me look put together without needing an entire makeup station.

Saie Dew Bronze caught my attention because it's the type of product I could see working for a simple vacation makeup look—especially when you want that warm, bronzed appearance without doing too much.

It's also available in multiple shades, so make sure you look through the shade options to find the one that works best for you.

Shop Saie Dew Bronze:
https://amzn.to/46xUmgi

3. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist

If you've followed my fragrance content, you already know I'm going to find a way to bring fragrance into the conversation.

The Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist is one of those products that makes sense for a travel or everyday beauty bag because you can refresh your scent without carrying one of your larger perfume bottles around all day.

I especially like fragrance products for trips because scent can become part of the memory of where you went. Sometimes you smell something months later and immediately remember the vacation you wore it on.

Shop Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62:
https://amzn.to/4hu3cSq

4. Ello Magnet 18oz Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug

I drink a lot of tea, and I'm constantly taking a drink with me when I'm leaving the house. Between school routines, errands, family outings and traveling, a good travel mug is one of those things I can genuinely use.

The Ello Magnet is an 18-ounce insulated stainless steel travel mug with a leak-proof slider. It's also designed to fit in a car cup holder, which matters more than people realize until you buy a cup that doesn't fit.

It's designed to keep drinks hot for up to five hours and cold for up to 24 hours, so I could see myself using this for morning tea just as easily as I could use it for a cold drink later in the day.

But here's something I didn't realize until I started looking more into Ello: they make a lot more than travel mugs. They have an entire collection of food-storage and family products, including meal-prep containers, kids' water bottles, bento boxes, lunch bags, reusable storage bags and even a Clean Start toddler collection with bowls and divided plates.

As a mom, that immediately caught my attention because these are products that could work for so many parts of everyday family life—from packing lunches and snacks to meal prep, school days, road trips and family outings.

So while the Magnet Travel Mug is the product that originally caught my attention, Ello as a brand is officially on my radar now.

And the Sage color? Definitely my kind of practical-but-still-cute find.

Shop the Ello Magnet Travel Mug:
https://amzn.to/4xYX6zj

5. Coach Crystal Signature Jacquard Essential Small Card Case

Now for the little luxury find.

I love a full-size wallet, but when I'm traveling or carrying a smaller bag, sometimes I just need something compact for my cards and a few essentials.

This Coach card case immediately caught my attention because the crystal Signature jacquard gives it a little extra personality without making it impractical. It's compact enough to slip into a smaller purse, crossbody or travel bag while still giving you designated space for your cards and other small essentials.

It's also one of those pieces that could make a really pretty gift.

See the Coach Crystal Signature Jacquard Card Case on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS6MGHCK/

What I Look for When Choosing Travel Finds

I'm becoming much more intentional about what I buy.

Something being popular isn't enough for me. I want to know: Would I actually use this? Does it solve a problem? Will it make traveling, getting ready or being out with my kids easier?

And yes, sometimes the answer is simply that something is beautiful and I like it. 😂

But especially with travel, I don't want to pack a bunch of things that I'm never going to touch.

That's why this list includes a mix of beauty, fragrance, accessories and practical everyday products. They're things that can work beyond one vacation.

More Finds Are Coming

I'm still adding to this list.

I have a few more travel and lifestyle finds I want to include—including something for the men because they deserve a good find too.

I'll continue updating this post as I find products that I think are actually worth sharing.

You can also visit Sarah's Finds  for more of my beauty, lifestyle, fragrance, home and everyday finds.

And if you see something here that you end up trying, let me know what you think. I love finding products, but I also want to know which ones are actually becoming part of your everyday life.