Ultimate Travel Skincare Emergency Kit

When you're always on the go, taking care of your skin can sometimes take a backseat, especially if you're ill-prepared. But when the (skin) disaster strikes, you'll wish you had planned ahead to get rid of that pimple, wipe off makeup, moisturize dry skin, and more. Ahead, we'll share ten skincare products to keep in your car, purse, or carry-on in case of a skincare "emergency." 

CLEANER

Cleansing your skin of makeup and impurities is one of the most important steps in any skin care routine. So, you certainly don't want to run out of cleanser, especially when you're on the go! We recommend purchasing a travel micellar water like La Roche-Posay Micellar Water 100 ml to help you remove make-up and impurities with just a few swipes of a cotton pad. This no-rinse cleanser is formulated with micellar technology that attracts, traps and removes makeup and other impurities from the surface of the skin without foaming. 

La Roche-Posay Micellar Water, 100 ml, $7.99.

MAKEUP REMOVER 

In addition to micellar water, we recommend putting makeup remover wipes in your emergency skin care kit. You can use them to quickly cleanse the surface of the skin and remove makeup, or rub them on your hands before cleansing your skin and applying other products (provided you are away from running water). We love Garnier SkinActive Clean+ Refreshing Remover Cleansing Wipes because they not only remove impurities and make-up, but also revitalize and make skin look healthier! 

Garnier SkinActive Clean+ Refreshing Remover Cleansing Wipes, $5.99

LOTION FOR THE FACE

No matter where you are, you'll never want to be without a moisturizer, especially if you're prone to dry skin. We like to keep a bottle of Garnier's SkinActive Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 in our emergency kits because it can provide our skin with sun protection, plus it contains antioxidant-rich Vitamins C and E, Pine Bark Essences. and mild exfoliating labial hydroxyl acid (LHA) for healthy, revitalized skin.

Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF 15, $14.99

Sunscreen

You should always have sunscreen with you, but just in case you run out of it, keep it in your emergency skin care kit. We love SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 because it's lightweight, has a matte finish, helps absorb excess sebum, and adds some color to the skin. Plus, it has a translucent tint and is non-comedogenic so won't clog pores! 

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50, $34 

POINT REVERSAL

Because you never know when pimples might appear, get ready for a spot treatment like Kiehl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment. It helps dry and clear blackheads, whiteheads, and acne blemishes by penetrating into pores to eliminate most acne blemishes and help prevent new ones from forming. Blue Herbal Spot Treatment is one of our favorite spot treatments for acne blemishes.

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment, $18 

FACE MASK

We don't know about you, but just because we're not at the comfort of home with our full supply of skin care products doesn't mean we're ditching face masks. Luckily, The Body Shop's Expert range of face masks comes in (disposable) miniatures! If you plan on using your set this fall or winter, we recommend packing it in The Body Shop Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask Packette, as this face mask is designed to hydrate, nourish, and comfort your skin. Read more about The Body Shop's Expert face masks in our full review here. 

The Body Shop Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask Pack, $2.50. 

LIP BALM

Now we know that your bag is probably littered with "lost" lip balms, but, just in case, you should also have lip balm in your skincare medicine cabinet. We recommend Kiehl's No. 1 lip balm...because it's number one. Packed with emollients like squalane, lanolin, wheat germ oil and vitamin E, this ultra-moisturizing lip balm is definitely one of our favorites. 

Kiehl's No. 1 Lip Balm, $7

BODY LOTION

Dry skin happens not only on the face, but also on the body. Keep a travel bottle of body lotion in your emergency kit in case your skin really needs it. We love Kiehl's Creme De Corps because it hydrates, nourishes and comes in five different sizes! Pack 2.5 fl. an ounce bottle in your kit so you're never out of moisture!

Kiehl's Creme De Corps, 2.5 fl oz, $11.

HAND CREAM

Hand cream is essential for skin care, especially during the autumn and winter months when cold and dry weather can take its toll on the delicate skin of the hands. Keep a bottle of hand cream in your skin care kit for those days when your hands need extra nourishment. We love Carol's Daughter's Ocean Healing Hand Cream because it contains green algae, soy, vitamin E and sunflower oil.

Carol's Daughter Ocean Healing Hand Cream, $6

CUTICLE OIL

No time for a manicure? No problem! Give your cuticles a quick reboot on the go with a hydrating cuticle oil like essie Apricot Cuticle Oil. Keep a bottle in your emergency kit for days when you really need it!

Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil $9

In addition to these skin care products, you'll want your kit to include a small mirror, cotton pads, cotton swabs, band-aids (you never know!), tweezers, and any other items you think you might need. . beauty ambulance. God saves man, who save himself!