Beauty Swellness: Sephora Collection travel bag

I used to think traveling with just carry-on luggage was impossible, even for just a weekend. But after dishing out $100 to check my large suitcase on a trip that had several stops on it about two years ago, I forced myself to learn to pack more wisely. But still, I always find packing and organizing makeup and toiletries for a trip a challenge in itself.

• It’s roomy. I have several cosmetics cases but not a single one can house all of the makeup and toiletries that I bring with me, so up until now I have to root through my collection of cases I’ve packed. This one is substantially sized so you can have everything you need from your sunscreen to your blush all in one spot.
• It features many compartments. The three zippered cases store simply into the case with some velcro, plus they’ve got handy labels on them so you can easily stay organized.
• The clear case is flight-friendly. Stash your liquids into the clear case so you’re all set when going through the airport security checkpoint.

Available at Sephora stores and on sephora.ca August 2014.

As for what products I like to pack in it when I travel? That’s another post!

Leave a Comment June 16, 2014

Beauty Swellness: Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask

Anyone who’s travelled with me and allowed me the task of creating the trip itinerary knows I can get a little cray cray with cramming in as much as possible. I’ve tried to relax a bit on pushing myself (and friends) too much, but still, I like to do as much as possible — sleep can happen when I’m back home.

So I’m super stoked about the new Bliss Triple Oxygen Energizing Eye Mask for travel to help me look and feel more bright-eyed and less weary. It’s 5.5 mL per mask, so it’s carry-on friendly, and how can you not love the little MacGyver-ish manoeuvre of poppng the fluid chamber (the fluid’s got actives including three oxygenating ingredients and vitamin C for brightening and evening skin tone) so that the fluid saturates the eye masks. (Oh, it’s got cucumber extract, too, to help with depuffing!).

I tried out the mask this past weekend in Philly and my skin felt incredible after — soft and refreshed, and it erased signs of the late night of karaoke and early mornings of going to buy delicious donuts (more on that later in my travel story on Philly).

Since it’s carry-on friendly, use it right on your flight if you don’t mind your seatmates’ curious glances. (I myself will reserve its flight use to an airplane’s private pod away from other people’s view — ah Cathay Pacific, you’ve ruined me by allowing me to experience the luxury of your business-class pods…).

Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask, $65 for a box of four masks. Available at Sephora and The Bay.

Leave a Comment April 24, 2013