I'm Traveling All Summer—35 Nordstrom Items I'm Bringing With Me Everywhere

I normally spread out my travels, but this summer is pretty booked (in the best way possible). Whether I'm driving two hours away from Los Angeles to Palm Springs or jetting off to Switzerland on a 14-day family trip, I like to have all my essentials by my side, from sneakers and smudge-proof concealers to handy travel accessories like jewelry organizers and weekender bags. I haven't checked luggage in, like, five years, so I try to make the most of my space and edit down what I can.
If you also have some exciting summer travels coming up, I rounded up all my must-have travel items from Nordstrom just for you. Even if you're not getting on a plane to arrive at your destination, I think you'll find that these picks still apply no matter where you're headed. Keep scrolling to shop these 35 items that'll hopefully make your packing a little less stressful — and your travels more seamless. Bon voyage!
For my sensitive skin, Kiehl's never does any wrong. This travel-friendly set is one I'd never leave without. This comes with a cleanser, clay mask, retinol serum, moisturizer, eye treatment, and overnight recovery concentrate to rejuvenate all skin types. It has everything you need in a travel beauty set.
The air on planes can suck all the moisture out of your skin, so a hydrating leave-on mask is key. This has contains some heavy-duty antioxidants and vitamin C to brighten your complexion, and it also has four types of moisturizing ingredients—squalane, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and betaine—that keep hydration locked in. Let this work overnight, and you'll land at your destination with radiant skin.
These wipes are easy to pack because they fold flat, so I like to toss a couple in my bag in case my skin needs some extra TLC. The first step works to exfoliate and smooth skin with a gentle blend of glycolic, lactic, and malic acids. The second step helps target wrinkles and soothe any irritation with ingredients like retinol and green tea extract. It's also ideal for those with sensitive skin or those who are newer to peels.
Skincare tools can be bulky and oddly shaped, but this red-light wand is sleek, small, and portable enough to keep in your carry-on. Red light helps reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and even dark circles. This tool vibrates and creates warmth that feels like a face massage and promotes circulation, allowing any products you apply afterward to absorb more deeply into the skin.
A sunscreen in stick form won't be confiscated in the security line. It's SPF 50 and also works as a highlighter thanks to the dewy (not oily!) finish it leaves behind. The compact design makes it easy to bring in your bag so you can reapply throughout the day.
Once you use one of these microfiber hair wraps, you won't go back. If your hair is constantly dripping well after you get out of the shower or frizzy from regular towel drying, you'll want one of these. The elastic on the back secures it in place, so you can be hands-free while it gets the moisture out of your locks.
I use this as a spot treatment or you can build coverage to create a base for a full face of makeup. The size might be tiny, but the formula lasts because a little goes a long way. It won't dry skin out because it contains hydrating glycerin, and the caffeine and vitamin E work together to brighten and diminish those pesky fine lines.

Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she got her start as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant at Cosmopolitan and worked her way up to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice.
After five years in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles. As a freelance fashion editor, she contributes to Cosmo, The Cut, and now Who What Wear. She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls.
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