I’m a Beauty Editor—14 of the Best Travel Skincare Sets I Recommend for Summer and Beyond

If you’re headed on a long trip or simply dread the prospect of packing (don’t we all?), instead of throwing the contents of your skincare shelf into your suitcase or collating a hodgepodge of samples and decanted containers, consider a travel skincare set. There’s nothing more seamless and (let’s face it) travel friendly than a selection of curated skincare minis. Plus, if you’re travelling hand luggage only, a set is a great way to keep within TSA limits and give yourself an in-flight skincare top-up. But with so many options to choose from, including your own skin type and goals to consider, it can be difficult to decide which skincare sets will best replace your daily skincare routine, last for the entirety of your trips, and really be worth the splurge.

As a beauty editor who frequently travels, I’ve learned what to look out for and what to avoid when it comes to travel skincare sets. Basically, look for something that like-for-like replaces as much of your home skincare routine as possible, stick with ingredients and (where possible) brands that your skin already knows and loves, and don’t buy anything with products that you know you won’t get any use out of.