Travel shopping guide

Travel shopping guide

For a more comfortable trip, grab these affordable goodies before you go

By Jen O'Brien

Pack-It® 20” folder
US$30
Arrive with your clothes looking freshly pressed with these Pack-It® folders. Just fold your clothing using the special folding board and slip the neat stack inside the folder. These 20-inch folders will hold your largest items from blazers to sweaters.
Available atmagellans.com.

LUSH Up You Gets Emotibomb
CDN$4
Wake yourself up after a long car or plane ride with this citrusy LUSH Emotibomb. Just place it in the bottom of the shower when you reach your destination and hop in. As the hot water hits the Emotibomb your bathroom will be transformed into an aromatherapy steam room and you’ll get out of the shower feeling refreshed and energized.
Available atlush.ca.

CARGO ColorCards
CDN$28
Makeup has never been easier to pack! These cute little eye shadow cards from CARGO are each smaller and thinner than a playing card but hold more than enough shadow for a generous application. Each tin holds 28 cards in a range of colours. Stick a few of your faves in your wallet on the way out the door, or throw the whole tin in your purse. You can rest assured that, for once, you won’t end up at your destination with a bag full of crumbled shadows.
Available atsephora.com.

Flight 001 toile document case
US$25
Keep all of your important documents together with your passport in this snazzy little oilcloth folder. The case features two compartments for your tickets and hotel information and two card holders for your I.D. or credit cards.
Available atflight001.comor by phone at (877) 354-4481.

Kiehl’s Perennial Favourites
CDN$42
A favourite of celebs and beauty editor’s alike, Kiehl’s is known for its high quality skin and hair care products. The Perennial Favourites collection contains travel-sized containers of Kiehl’s ultra-moisturizing Creme de Corps, Lip Balm #1 for relieving chapped lips, Ultra Facial Moisturizer to soften and condition your skin and Amino Acid Shampoo with coconut oil to gently cleanse your locks; everything you need to stay looking your best while away from home. The collection comes packaged in a handy transparent, zippered bag that even has some extra room for your must-have cosmetics.
Available at Kiehl’sstores across Canadaor by phone at (416) 483-1335.

Lights Out sleep mask
US$10
This mask is designed to block out light, and is specially molded to allow complete rapid eye movement for a deeper, more restful sleep. The Lights Out mask also has an elasticized strap with Velcro closure for a comfortable fit.
Available atmagellans.com.