7 Korean Products You’ll Need For Travel
Now that the restrictions are starting to lift and travel starts becoming a possibility, what are some things that you'll need to stock up on before your next flight out of country?
Sheet Mask
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The air in the plane is extremely dry and spending long hours cooped up in an environment that's sucking the moisture from your skin can spell disaster. No one wants to start a vacation with a breakout!
Dr Jart+'s Dermask™️ Water Jet Soothing Hydra Solution will work wonders on your skin! This sheet mask was made for sensitive, irritated skin and contains aquaxyl, xylitol, aloe vera, and phytoncide that hydrates, moisturises, and sooths your skin. Instead of breakouts, get ready to capture your youthful, dewy glow in your upcoming travel photos!
You can find Dr Jart+'s Dermask™️ Water Jet Soothing Hydra Solution here. The orders are currently closed, but you can request for K Shoppa to bring them in!
Hand Cream
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As you take care of your face, make sure not to forget your hands too! Not only will you be subject to the dry air of the cabin, we have constantly been sanitising our hands. The alcohol from hand sanitisers can quickly dry out the skin on our hands, so pay speciap attention to them too!
FASCY's Moisture Bomb Hand Cream contains shea butter extract, aloe vera extract, panthenol (vitamin B5) to not only moisturise and soothe the skin, but to also create a barrier to protect your skin from external aggressors. The hand cream is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin so you won't have to worry about a greasy feeling after application. We recommend giving extra attention to your cuticles to prevent those pesky hangnails!
You can find FASCY's Moisture Bomb Hand Cream here.
Mist
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Sheet masks, hand cream, and now a mist. You might think this is overkill for one holiday but trust me — especially if you live in a humid country like Singapore, your skin might react negatively to the sudden dry air of both the cabin and the country that you'll be going to. Bring along a small bottle of mist that you can spritz over face for some moisture and refreshment.
Nature Republic's Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist is the perfect bottle to carry around! K-Beauty experts will have heard of Nature Republic's Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel — probably have tried it out, even! Their mist bottle carries all the benefits of their iconic soothing gel, and even doubles up as a setting spray if needed. If 150ml is too big a bottle for you, you can pour it into a smaller spray bottle to make it even more portable.
You can find Nature Republic's Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist here.
Facial Cleanser
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Particularly on long-haul flights, it's best to bring along a pouch with all your skincare essentials to at least cleanse your skin once during the flight (although, we'd suggest using bottled water instead of the tap water in the cabin's toilets to wash your face!) You'd also need an effective cleanser to wash off all the dirt and grime after a long day of touring around.
Lagom's Daily Essentials Skincare Travel Kit is perfect for any vacation! Their travel kit includes four of the brand's best selling skincare essentials. Their Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser is the perfect cleanser at the end of your day as it not only removes dirt, the micro foam even works well in removing makeup! Lagom's Cellup Gel-to-Water Cleanser is a lightweight cleanser that will remove oil-based creams, sebum, and other impurities that settle on your skin while you sleep. Lastly, their Cellus Mist Toner and Cellus Deep Moisture Cream works to protect and moisturise your skin while you sleep.
You can find Lagom's Daily Essentials Skincare Travel Kit here.
Passport Case Wallet
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One of the fun things about travelling is showing off your cute new passport cover! But with self-service immigration, some of us with bulky passport covers might find it quite the hassle to have to keep removing our passport covers when using the machine. That's why it would be a lot better to have a passport holder where you can store your passport safely, and present a bulk-less passport when required.
PLEPIC's Travel Pass Cover Passport Case Wallet is perfect for this task! Coming in four sleek colours, this passport case wallet is just slightly bigger than your passport, and features a passport holder, clear holder, pen holder, three card pockets and two hidden pockets — all in one nifty case! Not only does it hold your passport and boarding pass, it can also hold your essential cards and some cash! You can choose to either use it simply as a passport holder, or you can use it as a wallet on your trip to keep your passport close to you (for those tourist discounts!)
You can find PLEPIC's Travel Pass Cover Passport Case Wallet here.
Anti-Theft Backpack
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You've definitely heard the horror stories of travelling — while you're enjoying your time with your friends and family (or alone), the last thing you'd want is for someone to take advantage of that and steal your valuables. Unfortunately, such instances are pretty common and popular tourist destinations often have signs reminding people to take good care of their belongs.
METODO's Anti-Theft Backpack will give you a greater peace of mind during your travels — but of course, still take note of your surroundings! The bag is cut-resistant, preventing you from getting pickpocketed in crowded areas. It also has an RFID blocking pouch for you to store your wallet and stay safe from electronic pickpocketing. Lastly, the bag is water-resistant, keeping all your belongings safe in case of a sudden shower.
You can find METODO's Anti-Theft Backpack here.
Portable Travel Scale
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We've all been there — sometimes, we get a little over-zealous in our holiday shopping and end up with bags that are way too heavy for check-in. Instead of scrambling at the airport to repack your items in your luggage, why not get a small, portable travel scale so that you can make sure your bags adhere to the weight limit before you even get to the airport!
CAS' Digital Portable Travel Scale will save you of all that trouble and panic! The scale can weigh up to 40kg, slightly above the usual limit of 30kg for economy class passengers. It also comes with an 80cm tape measure for you to double-check the measurements for your carry on baggage if needed.
You can find CAS' Digital Portable Travel Scale here.
What else do you think is essential for travel? Let us know in the comments below!