6 Toiletry Kits for Every Type of Traveller —
Dopp it like it’s hot with 29 essential travel minis.
Luxury Loot
Treat yo’self with over-the-top goods and gadgets.
- THE KIT
Designed by WANT Les Essentiels to carry Air Canada’s Signature Class amenities, this vegan-leather pouch doubles as a clutch thanks to its clever hand strap. Available to passengers in Air Canada Signature Class - TRAVEL RAZOR
Cut it close with the double-edge Merkur 46C 3-Piece Travel Razor that comes apart and packs away in a sleek leather case. $96, fendrihan.com - FACIAL ROLLER
Inflight masking is a thing, but what about facial rolling? Go for it, with this Herbivore Rose Quartz Facial Roller that will make you feel very fancy mid-flight. $45, herbivorebotanicals.com - PERFUME POWDER
Cedarwood and lemon-infused micro-fine powder (no leaks!) and a retractable application brush make Byredo Bal d’Afrique Kabuki Perfume the travel-friendliest fragrance ever. $85, holtrenfrew.com - SONIC TOOTHBRUSH
The futuristic-looking Foreo Issa Hybrid combines silicone bristles that are gentle on gums, and polymer ones for that deep clean. $229, beautyboutique.ca - FACE OIL
Eleven essential oils, including jasmine and neroli, make up this Rodin Olio Lusso Face Oil that will give you that vacation glow 24/7. $248, geebeauty.ca
Budget-Friendly Favourites
Stock up on cheap minis that work like pricey products.
- THE KIT
The Baggu Carry All Pouch is made of durable nylon, so you can throw it in the washing machine after it’s survived a multiday trek (we can’t say the same for you). $18, easytigergoods.com - DAILY HYDRATOR
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane hydrates like a serum that costs five times its price (and works on your hair, too). $8, theordinary.com - LIP BALM
Your lips will love Crawford Street Lip Balm’s almond oil- and hempseed-rich formula, and your nose will adore the lime-bergamot scent. $6, crawfordskincare.com - DRY SHAMPOO
Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical is a fruity-scented spin on their original formula, which refreshes third- and fourth-day hair like no other. $5, batistehair.com - REFILLABLE BOTTLES
Squeeze your full-size shampoos and creams into Humangear GoToob+ silicone bottles____ instead of routinely buying travel minis (spend saved money on in-flight chardonnay). $29, mec.ca - FACE WIPES
Freshen up anywhere – in your middle seat, at a music festival – with Burt’s Bees Micellar Cleansing Towelettes, made from repurposed cotton. $10, burtsbees.ca
Kids’ Kit
Lighten your load when they tote their own.
- THE KIT
There’s a different colour of the Herschel Chapter Travel Kit Carry-On for every kid in your clan (and you, too). Bonus: The lining is waterproof. $30, herschel.ca - ORGANIC SOAP
After a long travel day, turn bath time into chill time with Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Soap in lavender or unscented. $6, well.ca - NATURAL WIPES
Whip out these biodegradable Kaia Naturals Juicy Bamboo Gentle Facial Cleansing Cloths for a citrus-scented solution to sticky hands and faces. $16, kaianaturals.com - OWL BANDAGES
We can’t guarantee these Gamago Bandages won’t be used as stickers, but when cuts and scrapes happen, they may help in more ways than one. $7, mrstiggywinkles.ca - TOOTHBRUSH PROTECTORS
Convince reluctant kiddos to brush with a friendly fox or hedgehog. The Kikkerland Toothbrush Holders also come in bears, ladybugs, whales and owls. $4, kikkerland.com
Multitaskers
Streamline your kit with items that pull double (or triple) duty.
- THE KIT
The vertical format of this leather and wool Hardgraft Refresh Dopp Kit means your products stand upright. How civilized. €225, hardgraft.com - NON-AEROSOL DRY SHAMPOO
Add oomph to your ’do while absorbing oil (thanks, tapioca starch) with Verb Dry Shampoo, which will come in handy on your next glamping trip. $18, sephora.com - NAIL CLIPPER
Clip and file, of course, but you can also use this carry-on-friendly gold-plated Hay Nail Clipper to snip off tags and open packaging on the fly. $16, themodernshop.ca - MULTIPURPOSE OIL
8 Faces Boundless Solid Oil tames hair, soothes sunburned skin, acts as a makeup primer – it just can’t apply itself. $88, 8facesbeauty.com - 3-IN-1 WASH
Give your jet-lagged bod a jolt with Kiehl’s Body Fuel, a menthol- and caffeine-infused face, body and hair wash. $15, kiehls.ca - FACE STICK
Can coconut oil really do everything? Almost: In this Rituels 3-in-1 Stick it triples as shaving cream, aftershave and moisturizer. $32, rituels.ca
Active Add-Ons
Embrace a life of athleisure with these sporty picks.
- THE KIT
Kick your organization skills up a notch: Keep your sporty essentials in one compartment of the Lululemon Mainstay Dopp Kit 5L and use the other for your every-day toiletries. $48, lululemon.com - SUNSCREEN STICK
This Bare Republic Mineral Sports SPF 50 Stick is water-resistant (read: won’t sweat off), easy to apply on the go, and it moisturizes, all with a coconut-vanilla scent. $16, well.ca - AROMATHERAPY SPRAY
Spritz Rocky Mountain Soap Co. Cool Off Wellness Spray on your feet pre-flight to reduce swelling (and stress) or in your hotel room to boost the chill factor. $18, rockymountainsoap.com - MASSAGE OIL
Way of Will 03 Soothe and Cool Massage Oil will relax your muscles and hydrate your skin with its combo of peppermint, chamomile and jojoba. Tip: Apply a little to your neck before you go to bed. $36, wayofwill.com - FACE POWDER
This colour-correcting Post-Workout Neutralizing Face Powder from the new CliniqueFit line conceals post-workout redness and shine. $39, clinique.ca - WATER-FREE SHOWER PRODUCTS
Yuni’s Sweat, Refresh, Go Healthy Portable Workout Essentials kit includes wipes and no-rinse cleansing foam, which are ideal after a quick workout between meetings. $43, sephora.com
Green Goods
Pack like a purist and go all-natural on the road.
- THE KIT
Beyond the pompom: This Mercado Global Cristina Cosmetics Pouch is handmade and naturally dyed by artisans in Guatemala. $75, holtrenfrew.com - MAKEUP REMOVER OIL
Wildcraft Chamomile Honey Makeup Remover doubles as a full-face cleanser, and calendula, chamomile and aloe calm puffiness after red-eye flights. $12, wildcraftcare.com - HAIR WASH
Quebec trees: not just for maple syrup. Wise Birch Bark Daily Shampoo, which comes in glass bottles, gets its vitamins from birchbark extract. $20, wisemenscare.com - HAND SALVE
The piña colada of moisturizers, Bkind Tropical Hand Balm (coconut oil, shea butter and pineapple essential oil) soothes parched hands, dry elbows and sandal-cracked heels. $16, bkind.ca - CREAM DEODORANT
Stay fresh with swipes of lavender- and rosemary-scented Routine Like a Boss De-Odor-Cream made from coconut oil, clay and beeswax. $28, routinecream.com - PLANT-BASED TOOTHBRUSH
Bamboo stalks make tough, biodegradable sleeves for Brush with Bamboo Toothbrushes with soft castor bean-oil bristles. $20, petalandpost.com
