Glamour on the Go: Travel Friendly Beauty Products

I've always been a little bit of a rebel, but I still heed my Grandma Bertha's advice to never leave the house without lipstick and earrings! Whether you are commuting to work or jetsetting to your dream destination, a little bit of glamour makes everything better!

GIVE Scent
$48
When I opened up my bottle of GIVE for the first time and sniffed the beguiling blend of spicy vanilla and citrus with notes of amber, bergamot, and musk I said, "ooh, this is niiiiiice!" and immediately dabbed it on. GIVE is a distinctive and pretty scent that is truly captivating without being overwhelming - a flirty fragrance with staying power.

GIVE was inspired by yoga teacher Elena Brower's time in Italy where she discovered a Sicilian almond oil blend that moved her to create a fragrance of her own. GIVE is made with pure oils and a portion of the proceeds benefit Women for Women International, an organization that supports female survivors of war and conflict with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency. GIVE scent really lives up to the name!


29 Reserves Moisturizing Lipstick available at Cake Plate Boutique and online
$25
Napa Valley is nirvana for wine lovers but it is also an up-and-coming spot for beauty and fashion. Wine country fashionistas have made Cake Plate Boutique their go-to-spot for all things fashionable. Located in downtown Napa Valley, Cake Plate offers sweet designs from coveted labels like Milly, Trina Turk, and Lauren Moffatt - they even have their own sheath dress collection called CP by Cake Plate.




Of course, makeup is the finishing touch to any ensemble and Cake Plate now sells 29 Cosmetics. Founded by Lydia Mondavi (if you drink wine, you know Mondavi), 29 Cosmetics are infused with grape seed extract. A powerful anti-oxidant, the grape seed extract is a natural byproduct of the Mondavi's winemaking. The lipsticks and glosses have wine inspired names such as Wine Critic, Reserve Red, and Stompin' Grapes. I was sent a sample of the 29 Reserves Moisturizing Lipstick in Napa Juice and I'm impressed. The color is luscious and the lipstick feels very moisturizing. Another plus, 29 Reserves lipstick has SPF 20 to protect your pretty pucker from the sun's rays. Wondering about the name 29 Cosmetics? Highway 29 is the road that runs through Napa Valley.


Benefit Hello Flawless Custom Powder Cover-Up
$34
I am always searching for the perfect foundation and I have been pretty loyal to Cover FX but I must confess to my very enjoyable affair with Benefit's Hello Flawless. Perfect for travel, Hello Flawless delivers great and natural looking coverage in a no-mess compact. Included is a brush for sheer coverage and a sponge for more intense coverage. And, the added SPF 15 makes me very happy!