As more and more of us are choosing to travel the world solo, we thought we’d put a few ideas together for the ideal beauty must haves for a solo adventurer.
You’ll find a number of skincare products, haircare products, make-up products, and fragrances that are great for travelling with.
Skincare
Green People, Nordic Roots Hyaluronic Booster Serum
Quench dry, tight, thirsty skin with drops of instant, intense hydration. This powerhouse serum is designed to intensely hydrate and plump the skin, promoting a more youthful and radiant appearance. A fast-absorbing serum that plumps the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Fragrance free, suitable for very sensitive skin. Priced at £32, available from Green People.
Elemental Herbology, Kombucha Infusion Sheet Mask
Rich in probiotics and antioxidants to plump the skin and fortify the skin barrier. To instantly brighten your complexion, with nourishing botanicals, vitamins and enzymes, which help lift the complexion and promote healthy skin. A beauty must haves essential. Priced at £9, from Elemental Herbology.
FaceWise Skincare, Essential Eye Cream
A must-have in your daily routine our Essential Eye Cream offers a lift to tired eyes. A combination of vitamins A, E and F, all found in shea butter, aid the skin in producing collagen. Hyaluronic acid hydrates, helping to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin feeling refreshed. Priced at £18.95, from FaceWise Skincare.
Haircare
HASK, Keratin Protein Smoothing Shampoo
The shampoo that leaves frizzy and unruly hair smooth, full of life, and with incredible shine. Free from sulphates, parabens, phthalates, alcohol, and artificial colours as well and being gluten free. Infused with keratin to help reduce the frizz. This is the perfect travel companion to keep your hair as clean and healthy as possible. Priced at £7.40, from Amazon.
HASK, Keratin Protein Smoothing Conditioner
The miracle cure for over-processed hair, this conditioner is infused with hydrolysed keratin to block humidity and reduce unruly frizz. It softens, renews, and detangles dry hair or colour-treated hair. Free from sulphates, parabens, phthalates, artificial colours and alcohol, as well as being free from gluten. Priced at £7.40, from Waitrose.
FUL London, Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush
For an extra bit of TLC whilst travelling, take the FUL scalp massager tool to help massage the scalp when applying your shampoo. It helps with a deeper clean and producing added foam. Easy to grip handle, and the tips are made from malleable silicone for a gentle and relaxing massage. Priced at £9.50, from FUL London.
Beauty Must Haves For A Solo Traveller
Makeup
Emolyne, The Classic Kit
Look no further than this amazing kit from Emolyne Cosmetics, for the perfect trio of make-up. Available in 30 different shades, there is a colour for everyone. The Classic Kit consists of Velvet Lip, Defining Lip, and Nail Lacquer. Not only do the products glide on the lips and nails perfectly, but they are beautifully packaged too. A definite beauty must haves essential! Priced at £39 for the kit, available from Emolyne.
Odylique, Mascara
Odylique’s Organic Mascara is packed with conditioning plant extracts including aloe vera, calendula, and sea buckthorn fruit. It is free from toxic metals, solvents, fibres, and plasticisers, meaning it’s suitable for sensitive eyes and contact wearers. Defines lashes naturally without clumping, doesn’t damage the lashes, and conditions and cares for each individual lash. Available in black and brown. Priced at £18, from Odylique.
Fragrance
Sabrina Carpenter, Sweet Tooth
The ideal daytime fragrance for your travels, by singer, songwriter, actress, designer and producer Sabrina Carpenter. Inspired by her love of desserts, “Sweet Tooth” by Sabrina Carpenter Eau de Parfum indulges with a fragrance good enough to eat. The gourmand fragrance, developed in partnership with Firmenich, features notes of chocolate marshmallow, vanilla, Chantilly cream, and sugared musk. A beauty must haves sweet yet sophisticated scent. Priced from £24.99, at Superdrug.
Thameen, Peacock Throne Eau de Parfum
A rich, warming and luxurious fragrance, Peacock Throne brings the heat with top notes of Sicilian lemon oil, pink pepper, and nutmeg. Taif Rose is the key flower in the heart notes along with Turkish rose and jasmine sambac. A base of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and sandalwood. Inspired by the legendary Peacock Throne, which was created for the Mughal Emperor of India in the early 17th Century. An absolutely beautiful scent to wear morning, noon, and night. Priced at £180 from Harrods and Thameen London.
Beauty Must Haves Every Solo Traveller Should Pack
Travelling solo is one of the most liberating experiences you can have, and your beauty routine should feel just as effortless as the adventure itself. The key is curating a compact, multi-tasking edit that covers all your bases without weighing down your luggage. From deeply hydrating skincare that works hard in changing climates to haircare that keeps frizz at bay on the go, the right picks make all the difference between arriving polished or frazzled.
How to Build Your Travel Beauty Kit with Confidence
When it comes to fragrance, makeup, and skincare on the road, quality always beats quantity. Opt for products that pull double duty, like serums that hydrate and plump in one step, or mascara gentle enough for sensitive eyes yet bold enough for a night out. Whether you are heading somewhere humid and tropical or cool and brisk, a thoughtfully selected beauty kit ensures you look and feel your best every step of the way.
Here are some Travel Ideas for a solo traveller. Wherever you decide to visit, enjoy yourself, take care of your skin, and most importantly take care of yourself.
10 Beauty Must Haves For A Solo Traveller – Feature written by Rachel McAlley
