Okay, glow-getters, we need to talk about carry-ons.
If you've ever stood in your bathroom the night before a flight trying to decide which full-size bottles you're willing to sacrifice precious suitcase real estate to (only to have TSA side-eye your quart bag anyway), this one's for you. I just brought in a whole lineup of travel-size favorites from the brands we already love and trust in the treatment room — so your skin doesn't have to take a vacation from its routine just because you are.
Here's the thing about skincare consistency: it's the whole game. A weekend, a work trip, a two-week European getaway — none of it should mean starting from scratch when you get home. Or worse, starting a whole new routine off stuff you find along the way. Just don't. Skipping your barrier-repairing serum or your SPF for four days because it didn't make the liquids bag is how "post-vacation skin" becomes a thing. These minis mean your routine comes with you, TSA-approved and suitcase-friendly, with zero compromise on what's actually in the bottle.
Travel Size
What's New On the Shelf
The Hydrators & Actives
Epicutis Lipid Serum — the one I recommend for barrier repair and long-haul flight dehydration. This is the serum I tell clients not to skip, ever, and now there's no excuse to.
Epicutis Cleansing Oil — melts away makeup, sunscreen, and travel-day grime in one gentle step. A cleansing oil is basically a spa moment disguised as a skincare step.
The After-Bath Layer (In Every Scent)
Epicuren After Bath Lotions — available in every scent the brand makes, plus unscented for anyone who wants their skincare quiet. These are the little indulgence that makes a hotel bathroom feel like yours.
Epicuren Shower Gels — same story, same scent lineup. Pack the one that smells like your favorite candle and thank me later.
Sun Protection, Every Format
HydroPeptide SPF — every formula the brand offers, mini-sized. SPF is non-negotiable at 30,000 feet or 30 degrees latitude, and now there's a travel version for however you like to wear it.
Cleansers, For However Your Skin Behaves on the Road
GlyMed Cleansers — a longtime backbar favorite, now small enough to actually fit in your bag.
How I'd Build a Travel Kit From This List
Not trying to overwhelm you — here's the honest, no-fuss version:
Cleanse: pick one from HydroPeptide, Face Reality, PCA Skin, or GlyMed based on how your skin is behaving lately (oily/congested → Makeup Melt or Gentle Gel; sensitive/reactive → Face Reality).
Treat: Epicutis Lipid Serum, non-negotiable, especially for flights.
Protect: your HydroPeptide SPF of choice.
Indulge: an Epicuren After Bath Lotion and Shower Gel in whatever scent matches your trip's mood.
That's it. That's the kit. Four steps, zero guesswork, and your skin arrives at your destination looking like it didn't just sit in recycled airplane air for six hours.
A Few Of My Favorite TravelThings
Come Grab Yours
All of these are in stock now — swing by, and I'm happy to help you build a kit around whatever your skin needs for wherever you're headed. Travel well, glow better.
And just a bonus a few great Podcasts I'm loving right now for a roadtrip are Crime Junkies (DUH not new), Reclaiming by Monica Lewinsky, Smartless, Good Life Project. And still the best audio book app is Libro.fm (the donate back to indie bookstores!)
I'm Doran Poma, a licensed esthetician and skincare specialist dedicated to helping you achieve healthy, radiant skin. At Haute Beauty Guide, you'll find expert skincare advice, product reviews, facial treatment insights, anti-aging tips, and beauty recommendations backed by professional experience. Whether you're building a skincare routine or exploring the latest treatments, I'm here to guide your journey to your best skin.