Summer is here, and odds are you’ve got some travel on the books, whether it’s a weeklong getaway or a quick weekend escape. Alongside your trunks and shades, your grooming game should be ready to roll, too. Leave your full-size products at home — travel-size versions are more convenient on the road and won’t get confiscated by airport security. It’s not ideal to end up rummaging through a roadside gas station for a mystery balm or relying on whatever moisturizer the Hudson News has in stock.
Many of our favorite grooming brands make pint-sized versions of their washes, balms, sunscreens and other essentials that slip neatly into a Dopp kit without hogging too much space. Below, you’ll find the travel-ready grooming products worth packing for a routine that still feels like your own. We’re skipping tools like toothbrushes or Q-tips (some of those are covered here) and focusing instead on grooming products that will have you breezing through TSA or feeling fresh for a weekend away.
The Best Travel-Size Grooming Products
- The Sunscreen Stick: Freaks of Nature Peak Performance SPF 50, $24
- The Fresh Face Stack: Malin+Goetz Face Essentials Travel Size, $20
- The Elevated Deodorant: Corpus Naturals Mini Deodorant Stick No. Green,
$16$13 - The Cartable Cologne: Perfumehead Room No. Perfume Oil Extract, $115
- The Full Shower Set: Huron Travel Shower Kit, $40
- The Under-Eye Roller: Oars+Alps Wake Up Eye Stick,
$22$15 - The Lightweight Lip Balm: Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25, $10
- The Tuned-Up Toothpaste: Marvis Travel Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste, $6
- The Heady Hand Cream: Aesop Reverence Aromatique Travel Size Hand Balm, $35
- The Streamlined Shave Set: Harry’s Plus Starter Set,
$13$10 - The All Day Hold Wax: STMNT Grooming Goods Wax Powder,
$22$15 - The Mandatory Refresh: Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes,
$26$21 - The Secret Skincare Travel Hack: Horace Anti-Fatigue Under Eye Patches,
$29$23 - The Miracle Pill: Patricks AL1 Anti Lag Capsules,
$60$50
SPF is non-negotiable. Kelly Slater’s sunscreen line has taken the suncare world by storm with eye-catching packaging, effective formulations and a damn cool name. The travel size is the same shape as a deodorant stick and applies like one, too. Just swipe it wherever you need coverage and rub in. The texture is smooth, waterproof, won’t melt in your bag and feels moisturizing.
One of M+G’s specialties is pint-sized products built for breezing through TSA (just take a quick scroll through the site). This duo pairs the brand’s fantastic-smelling Grapefruit Face Cleanser — which foams like a dream, thanks to coconut-based surfactants — with the Vitamin E Face Moisturizer, a stellar multitasker that keeps your skin nourished and hydrated on the road. I’d be happy with just one M+G product in my Dopp kit, but having this travel-friendly pair in compact 1-ounce sizes means your skincare routine doesn’t have to take a vacation just because you are.
This is one of my favorite deodorant sticks of all time (available in a travel size) from the house that proved elevated scent and serious odor protection can coexist. Corpus Green is fresh, verdant and citrusy, so intoxicating you might reach for it even when cologne is already in the mix or if you happen to skip a spritz that day. The performance backs it up too: an aluminum-free, water-based gel uses naturally derived enzymes and plant extracts to neutralize odor without irritating skin, gliding on sans the residue.
I’ve always been a big fan of roll-on fragrance oils (they interact with your body chemistry almost like a mood ring, slowly unfolding their scent over time), so I was thrilled when indie-luxe fragrance house Perfumehead launched its more travel-friendly format. I love every fragrance in the lineup, but the woodsy, spiced character of Room No. is an exemplary, versatile aroma. The blend of bergamot, nutmeg, guaiac wood, palo santo, leather and vanilla feels tailor-made for warm summer evenings at a remote cabana or hotel lounge.
A mini shampoo with argan oil, vitamin E and B5 to hydrate, smooth and moisturize? Check. A conditioner with shea butter for softening? Check. A body wash with vitamin E, eucalyptus and coconut oil to cleanse and refresh? Check. And the scent? An invigorating blend of citrus, juniper, eucalyptus and mint. Just toss this all-in-one shower trio in your Dopp kit and leave it there — you’ll thank yourself later.
You’ll likely need a quick, on-the-go fix to wake up tired eyes, and I really dig the Oars + Alps Eye Stick for travel. It comes in a sleek matte tube that’s easy to grip and won’t scratch other items in your Dopp kit. The formula helps boost circulation, while aloe, botanical extracts and algae-derived ingredients soothe and reduce the look of puffiness. The cooling metal roller feels especially refreshing after a long flight or an early morning.
You can’t go wrong with the brand that reinvented the classic lip balm and helped usher the format into the elevated grooming sphere. Jack Black’s little blue tubes are classic for a reason, packed with shea butter for instant hydration and SPF 25 because your lips need sun protection, too. It’s one of those grooming products that’s impossible to regret packing.
By now, we’ve sung Marvis’s praises enough that we hope you’ve got one of those display-worthy tubes parked proudly by your sink. This Italian cult favorite doesn’t just look good — it’s a concentrated toothpaste that uses gentle cleaning powders to help protect enamel and dentin, while fluoride and xylitol fight cavities and keep plaque at bay. The classic mint flavor is crisp and long-lasting, and yes, there’s a travel-size version, too.
Don’t sleep on hand cream. It’s non-negotiable in winter but just as essential for summer travel. Between frequent hand washing, airport sanitizer stations and hours spent in dry airplane cabins, your hands can end up just as dehydrated in July as they do in January. Aesop remains one of the undisputed champs, and this travel-size tube is slim, durable and packed with skin-softening emollients for lasting hydration on the road. And because it’s Aesop, it smells fantastic, with orange rind and vetiver infusing a subtle citrusy-green aroma.
Shave cream is one of those travel essentials I used to purchase on the road, but lately I’ve started packing my own. Harry’s Shave Gel is one of the best on the market, and this travel-size version delivers the same rich, cushioning gel-to-foam lather and slick glide without eating up Dopp kit real estate. Pair it with Harry’s excellent new Plus Razor and a compact blade protector, and you’ve got a road-ready shaving setup that’s tough to beat, all for around 10 bucks.
We know hair styling is personal — what works for one guy’s hair might not work for another. We’re big fans of STMNT, and this versatile styler is one of those rare products that can pull double and even triple duty across various styles. The powder-to-wax formula adds volume, texture and lived-in definition with a semi-matte, non-sticky finish and medium hold. It also washes out easily and moonlights as a dry shampoo when a proper shower isn’t in the cards. Small enough to disappear into a Dopp kit, versatile enough to earn a permanent spot there.
It’s one of those conveniences you don’t think you need until you’re stuck in a sweltering airport or sweating through another seemingly never-ending summer heat wave. We’re talking about a soothing, refreshing face wipe, and this Ursa Major version is basically a mini skincare treatment — lightly exfoliating, hydrating and refreshing, thanks to aloe, willow bark and fruit-derived AHAs. Toss a few packets in your carry-on or jacket pocket, and you’ve got a quick way to wipe away grime, sweat and that unmistakable post-flight funk.
Think of these as a reset button for tired eyes and one of the best eye patches on the market, bar none. As someone who battles dark circles regularly (red-eye flights certainly don’t help), I never travel without them. These cooling patches deeply hydrate while helping smooth and firm the under-eye area, and they’re portable enough to use just about anywhere. Pop them on in your hotel room before dinner for a brightening, de-puffing pick-me-up.
The Australian luxury men’s grooming OGs have entered the wellness category with this supplement formulated to combat jet lag. After putting it to the test on a recent trip, I can say it’s worth the investment. The AL1 is a two-part system: AM capsules with nootropics and adaptogens to promote focus and energy, and PM capsules with ashwagandha and passionflower to support recovery and better sleep. Easy to pack and built to help tackle one of travel’s most universal struggles: crossing time zones.
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