Travel-Ready Beauty: Don’t Leave Home Without These Instant Skin Refreshers

Keep skin healthy and in tip-top shape wherever you are.

Jun 7, 2022

A change of scenery is good for the soul and the body. The caveat is it can be a shock to the skin, especially if you’re heading somewhere super hot and sunny or somewhere extra cold and dry. The good news? You can easily mitigate the effects of the change of weather on your complexion—that is, by being proactive when it comes to your routine and having skin savers at the ready 24/7.

Aside from packing the basics (cleanser, moisturizer, toner, SPF), make sure to save space in your luggage for smart formulas that can help you easily address beauty emergencies on the go: from intense dryness and sudden breakouts to sun damage and even a lack of glow.

Here, we’ve listed some of our fave travel-ready picks for an instant skin pick-me-up wherever you may be.

For on-the-go hydration

Ivatherm Eau Thermale Herculane (Thermal Spring Water), starts at P750

What it is: The ultimate soothing and hydrating face mist, it’s made with pure water from a thermal saline spring from a depth of 2,000 meters so it’s guaranteed clean and pollution-free. It’s the perfect lightweight moisturizer, “making the skin feel more soft, supple, and comfortable,” says Dr. Maximin Navarro, resident dermatologist at Bella Pelle Skin Solutions and a board-certified Philippine Dermatological Society Fellow.
Rich in minerals and trace elements that are essential for skin health (such as calcium, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, and selenium), it delivers strong calming, anti-irritant, and protective properties. “It can calm irritation from harsh skin treatments like retinoids, and reduce skin inflammation in people with skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema,” he adds.
How to use: Spray on a clean face in the a.m. (before your moisturizer) or use to refresh dry, parched, or irritated skin any time during the day. It can also be used to set makeup.
Best for: All skin types, especially if you have dry, sensitive, or irritated skin

For pollution defense

Biologique Recherche L’Eauxygénante

What it is: A multi-active skincare mist for the face that’s ideal for people who are always on the go, this contains an oxygenating “anti-pollution” complex that stimulates the epidermis and envelops skin in a protective veil. Its damage-fighting power comes from its high concentrations of Vitamins A and C from orange and kiwi cells, Edelweiss extract (known for its anti-free radical properties), and the Biologique Recherche’s Oxygenating complex.
How to use: Spray all over the face and décolleté area in the a.m. or whenever you need a skin pick-me-up.
Best for: All skin types, and is a must-have when traveling to highly urbanized destinations

For skin balancing

Mesoestetic Hydratonic Mist, P2,000

What it is: Not your average facial mist, this spray-on hydrating toner balances the skin while also protecting it from the damaging and aging effects of pollution. It features a post-biotic active ingredient, Lactobacillus Ferment, which boosts the skin’s microbiota to strengthen and preserve the skin barrier while helping prevent breakouts. Meanwhile, its rosewater base—infused with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)—moisturizes and soothes skin for optimal comfort.
How to use: After cleansing, spray all over the face. Allow to soak for a few seconds before removing with a cotton pad. Use twice a day.
Best for: All skin types, even reactive and acne-prone skin

For fuss-free sun protection

Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Antiaging Facial Sun Mist, P2,600

What it is: This super fine and ultra-light textured mist delivers very high sun protection for the face (SPF 50) with a fresh, non-greasy, and hydrating finish. Aside from shielding against UVA, UVB, infrared radiation (IR), and visible light (HEV), it also protects skin’s collagen with its pro-47 formula and delivers antioxidant action with Vitamin E.
How to use: Shake before use and spray at a distance of 10 to 15 cm. Apply half an hour before sun exposure. You can re-apply anytime (ideally every two hours) or use over makeup without leaving an oily residue.
Best for: Prolonged sun exposure. It’s safe for all skin types, especially mature skin that needs extra anti-aging protection.

For intense moisturization

Mesoestetic Hydravital Mask, P3,400

What it is: An intensive moisturizing mask for dry and dehydrated skin, this combines the benefits of hyaluronic acid with viola tricolor extract (a hydrating plant extract known for its soothing benefits) and argan oil, a.k.a. liquid gold, to give you high-quality, all-over moisturization. It also features anti-pollution and skin-balancing ingredients for healthier, more protected skin.
How to use: Apply a layer over clean, dry skin and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Gently remove with a sponge or a wet wipe.
Best for: Dry, rough, or flaky skin, or if exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures

For skin calming

Kamedis Skin Relief Calming Lotion, P1,310

What it is: An essential for outdoor adventures, this calming lotion is formulated with glycerin and carefully selected botanicals to provide quick, soothing relief for red, itchy, and irritated skin. Its patent-ending Calm Botaniplex™ system boasts of an impressive and fast-acting skin-restoring effect.
How to use: Use on clean skin one to three times a day. Test for sensitivity on a small area of skin at least 24 hours before use.
Best for: Dry, irritated, and reactive skin. It’s safe to use on babies six months and up.

For instant brightening

Dr. Franz Brightening Dual Face Mask, P2,800

What it is: If you’re looking for a supercharged sheet mask, this is it. A total skin saver if you need an instant radiance boost, this high-tech facial mask system features an intensive dual-layered mask that drenches skin with brightening, nourishing hydration—delivered deep into the skin with Dr. Franz’s absorption enhancement technology (it uses pain-free microcurrent technology). The mask’s serum contains a blend of glutathione, hyaluronic acid, probiotics, and prebiotics.
How to use: Apply the wet Enriching Mask to cleansed, dry skin. Activate the dry Empowering Mask: Add Boosting Essence to the back of the mask in each of the two rectangles. Layer over Enriching Mask. Leave on for 20 to 25 minutes, then remove masks. Spread any excess serum all over the face.
Best for: All skin types, especially those with tired, dull-looking, or uneven skin tone

For customized skincare recommendations, you can book a virtual or face-to-face dermatological consultation with Dr. Maximin Navarro here. You can also inquire at the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions Center via (+63) 999-887-1944. View our full treatment menu here.

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