Planning a getaway? Whether you're heading to a beach, countryside, or a quiet family retreat, there's something to be learned from the Italian art of packing light, living beautifully, and savoring each moment.
Italian travelers are masters of effortless elegance. They choose timeless staples, leave the
excess behind, and always make space for what brings comfort and joy—like a nourishing skincare ritual.
Here’s how to channel that approach into your summer skincare bag.
Travel Like an Italian: Less But Better
Forget overstuffed bags and frantic routines. Italians travel with ease and intention—packing what they know will serve them well.
For skincare, that means simple, multitasking products that do more with less.
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Quality over quantity – Choose 3–4 high-performing products you trust.
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Hydration is non-negotiable – Plan for sun exposure, dry plane air, or salty breezes.
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Routine brings comfort – Keeping a few daily skincare steps helps ground you, no matter where you are.
Your Sole Toscana Summer Travel Essentials
Each of these is perfect for summer travel—whether you’re packing a carry-on, checking a bag, or decanting into smaller containers for ease.
1. Rosewater Wellspring Cleanser
This refreshing, aloe-based gel cleanser gently removes travel grime without drying your skin. While the full-size bottle is our only facial products that exceeds TSA limits for carry-on, you can easily transfer it into a smaller squeeze tube for short trips—or pack it in a checked bag if you're traveling longer.
2. Neroli Radiance Serum (30ml)
Your skin’s hydration hero. Packed with hyaluronic acid and botanicals, this serum keeps your skin plump and protected through flights, sun, and climate changes.
3. Espresso Bright Eyes
Late night with family? Early sightseeing wake-up call? This eye cream helps reduce puffiness and refresh the delicate skin around your eyes with natural plant extracts. It's also the perfect size to carry in a purse or pocket for moisturizer during a long flight or day trip.
(If you'd like to reduce the number of items you pack, you could leave this one out.)
4. Rosehip & Calendula Face Cream
A light yet rich moisturizer that locks in hydration without feeling heavy in warm weather. Bonus: it layers beautifully under sunscreen or makeup.
You can get these 4 items in our discounted 4-step Skincare Set.
Optional Add-Ons
The Hydrating Mask
Treat yourself to a spa moment in your hotel room or Airbnb, especially for longer trips. After sun, wind, or travel fatigue, this calming mask soothes and replenishes skin deeply.
La Dolce Vita Elixir: Skin & Hair Oil
A multi-use indulgence that travels beautifully. Add a few drops to your face cream for extra glow, smooth it through dry hair ends, or use as a post-sun body oil. One bottle, endless benefits.
The Hand Cream
Daily travel, plane air, and frequent washing can leave your hands dry and tight. Our ultra-nourishing hand cream softens and soothes without greasiness—perfect for on-the-go hydration.
Packing light? Our Rosehip & Calendula Face Cream can double as a lovely hand cream in a pinch.
Bonus Tips for Summer Travel Skincare
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Pack minis or decant into travel containers
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Use your moisturizer as a multitasker – Our Rosehip & Calendula Face Cream can double as a hand cream, face cream, and targeted body cream when you’re packing light.
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Use a travel pouch that keeps products upright and clean. (Our eco-friendly cinch bag works great!)
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Rinse, don’t wipe – If your skin feels grimy mid-travel, rinse with water and reapply serum and/or cream. Avoid drying wipes that can irritate sensitive skin.
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Stick with what your skin knows – Travel isn’t the ideal time to experiment with new products. Using your trusted, familiar formulas helps prevent unexpected reactions and minimizes the skin stress that often comes with changes in environment, climate, and routine.
- Don’t skip your ritual—just simplify it
The best travel routines don’t interrupt or complicate your life—they enhance it. Let your skincare be something that brings you home to yourself, even far from home.
Wherever you go, bring Sole Toscana along for the glow.
