Traveling — and more specifically, packing the perfectly stocked bag — can be a tricky feat any time of the year, but the hot summer months call for an even more strategic approach. The blazing sun and humid air can test our patience in many different ways, from frizzy hair to makeup meltdowns to glowing (i.e., sweating) at all the wrong moments. That’s why it always pays off to be prepared, especially when the temperature rises.
Whether you’re on the go during a busy weekday, headed on vacation, or anything in between, bringing the right essentials along will help keep you feeling fresh and happy. Fortunately for all of us dreading the discomfort of warm-weather travel, two Allure editors are sharing the items they plan to keep on hand all summer long. Assistant editor Kathleen Suico and editorial assistant Angela Trakoshis are spilling the details on their secret weapons for beating the summer heat. From refreshing facial mists to perhaps the most essential summer travel item of all, Dove Go Fresh Cucumber + Green Tea Deodorant Wipes, these staffers know that when it comes to staying fresh during the summer months, the following items are absolute musts.