10 Beauty Products That Will Virtually Transport You Around The World
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Now that it’s been over a year of being in a pandemic, you’re bound to have taken a vacation in your imagination at least more than once. Whether it’s inhaling a luxurious tropical scent or discovering a new spice or herb, we’ve had to think outside of the box to figure out ways to transport our minds away from the four walls of our homes. We’ve virtually traveled the world to discover a collection of various skincare and hair products that take us to the far reaches of Indonesia, to the lavender fields of France, and more. So, until we can travel the world safely, we can take a self-care moment and enjoy a moment around the world through our senses.
BRAZIL
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Escape Kit ($98 / $120 value)
Celebrate Carnaval at home by embracing this kit of four fun bestsellers. Escape from your WFH doldrums and pretend for a moment that you’re basking on a beach in brazil, frolicking in the ocean, then rinsing off afterward using the 4Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel, cleansing and conditioning your tresses with the Brazilian Joia Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner, and finish by slathering on the intoxicating Bum Bum Cream all over.
INDONESIA
The Juara Body Ritual ($171)
Being swept away to a tropical locale seems like such a dream, and this 5-piece set is all you need to help you relax and hydrate Indonesian-style. This kit includes a Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel, Candlenut Body Polish, Candlenut Body Crème, Kartini Body Oil, and Coconut Illipe Hand & Nail Balm. With ingredients used from Indonesia, this brand prominently uses Candlenut which is rich in Omega 3 and 6, and enables swift skin absorption meaning even the driest of skin textures get hydrated super fast. Avocado provides nourishment for skin and nails, rice brain and oil are great for eczema, and coconut is a natural, anti-aging ingredient.
SOUTH KOREA
The Crème Shop Cica-Mend Animal Face Mask ($4)
K-beauty is widely known for the start of the sheet mask trend, and these cute animal face masks are boosted with Centella Asiatica (Cica), also known as “Tigergrass”. This element has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and generated it’s name after wounded tigers were in battle, they’d roll around in the Cica grass to help calm injuries as it was known for it’s anti-inflammatory powers. This regenerative mask is great for all skin types and helps reduce chronic redness.
FRANCE
L’OCCITANE Lavender Collection ($74.50)
Imagine that you’re walking through the lavender fields in sunny Provence with not a care in the world, at least for as long as a hot bath will allow, which is exactly what this gift set is perfect for. Set the scene with the Lavender Foaming Bath to get those bubbles going, then cleanse the body with the Lavender Exfoliating Body Soap or Lavender Shower Gel. You can gently remind yourself of this self-care moment throughout your day when applying the Lavender Hand Cream and breathing in the soothing floral scent.
Leonor Greyl Shampooing Crème Moelle de Bambou ($51)
Let’s say - you’re sitting on a sunny beach on the western coast of France where you meet a very handsome man, not realizing that when you later re-connect in France, he would win you over and you’d become his wife with a joint love for luxury haircare and knack for natural organic ingredients. With this combined marriage of talents, you can enjoy the benefits of this reparative and hydrating shampoo that leaves dry and frizzy hair nourished with the help of proteins from bamboo extracts, essential oils, lipids, and vitamins.
AUSTRALIA
Lanolips Your Edited Daily Essentials ($75)
Imagine traveling the rural countrysides of Australia and New Zealand and catching your sights on a sheep farm never realizing the magical benefits that befit the skincare industry. The founder of this company discovered the magic of lanolin, derived cruelty-free from sheep’s wool, and thus created Lanolips was born. For the newbie or skincare minimalist, this five-piece set contains all you need to hydrate from head-to-toe as it offers the Face Base Gel/Cream Cleanser, Face Base Lanolin + Vitamin E Base Cream, Lanolin Everywhere Multi Cream, The Original 101 Ointment, and a Lanolin Tinted Lip Balm.
Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Smoothing Body Sand ($40)
If there were a pink sand beach in Australia, then this product would take your imagination there straight away. This multi-tasker of a body scrub not only deep cleans and sloughs off old skin with the components of Australian Pink Clay and Coconut + Macadamia Seed, but it also hydrates with the help of Australian Virgin Macadamia Oil. And let’s not forget the 100% biodegradable glitter that leaves a super fun shimmer on the skin to get the party started. If that weren’t enough for all you A-beauty lovers, then this scrub also helps say goodbye to ingrown hairs, cellulite, and stretch marks.
HAWAII
Maui Moisture Shine + Awapuhi Shampoo + Conditioner ($8.99 each)
Made with Hawaii’s “shampoo plant”, Awapuhi is a ginger flower plant native to the island that has been used for centuries. This extract is great for softening and adding a sheen to dull, dry hair. This vegan formula also contains coconut water and aloe vera to keep hair hydrated as if you were enjoying the humidity and lushness of a tropical island getaway.
JAPAN
RE:ERTH Mini Starter Kit ($80)
This Japanese skincare line, which became an award-winning bestseller in Singapore in 2017, has coined the term Mochi Skin, with its nature-derived ingredients and ‘lit-from-within’ results. Their hero ingredient is Japanese White Turmeric, which is grown only on farms in the Kyushu region in Japan, and has shown to help keep skin supple, rebuild cells, and offers a natural hyaluronic acid. This mini starter kit is perfect for the RE:ERTH newbie or the skincare junkie who must take their products on-the-go. This 4-step system gets you to healthy, bouncy skin and includes a Clarifying Cleanser, Multi-Targeted Elixir, Calming Toner, and the Hydrating Gel Moisturizer.
CHINA
purlisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Cleansing Milk ($36)
Founder Jennifer Yen, who is Chinese-American, brings her grandmother’s asian beauty secrets to life in this top-selling product, which contains Blue Lotus. Fact: the Blue Lotus plant flourishes, even amidst severe droughts so there’s a lot to be said about this powerhouse ingredient. This cleanser is a multi-tasker as it works to cleanse, tone, calm, and soothe skin with elements such as Blue Lotus, White Tea, Soy Milk, and Whole Oat.
