Pack This, Not That: The Carry-On Essentials a Beauty Executive Won't Board a Plane Without
Supergoop! handcream—check!
This post is in partnership with Supergoop!
Traveling is fun but it can also be taxing on your body, especially when your job requires you to be on a plane every other week—because let’s be honest, planes are breeding grounds for bacteria. So, how do you stay healthy and make your flight more enjoyable? In our new series, Pack This, Not That we ask regular jet setters—from CEOs to entrepreneurs—to share the carry-on essentials they won’t board a plane without.
“As a working mom, I never have a lot of time to think about what I pack, so I pretty much always wear the same thing and I know the few healthy things I can find to eat at the airport.”
—Amanda Baldwin, President, Supergoop!
As the president of Supergoop!, it’s safe to say Amanda Baldwin spends a lot of time on a plane. In the past two years, sun care has officially surpassed the growth of skincare and this game-changing line has been at the forefront of that movement—they make SPF look cool. For context, Supergoop! took in over $40 million in revenue in 2018, twice as much as the year prior. And with Baldwin at the helm, the company is on track to triple in size.
Naturally, we were curious as to what her carry-on essentials are when she flies and apparently her plane routine is super simple—just how we like it. “As a working mom, I never have a lot of time to think about what I pack so I pretty much always wear the same thing and know the few healthy things I can find to eat at the airport,” she says. “I’ve also learned that while work travel can be tiring (and I certainly miss my little guy when I am away) I still enjoy the adventure of seeing someplace new, catching up with a friend who lives in another city or simply getting in a peaceful workout and breakfast before the day begins (not my usual routine at home!).”
Read on to discover the 7 things this jet-setting exec never boards a plane without.
T. Anthony Wheeled-1 Suiter $695
“My parents bought me my first piece of this luggage when I graduated from high school and I have been adding to it ever since. I still have pieces from over 20 years ago so that says something about the quality. And it’s red so it sticks out on the baggage claim for the times when I have to check.”
Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream $14
“Did you know that UVA rays can come right through plane windows? I always wear SPF no matter what, and our Supergoop! Hand cream and lip balm keep my skin from getting too dry.”
Apple EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug $29
“A long plane ride is always a good time to catch up on big projects—thinking through a board deck, a big new opportunity for our business, or even just the endless piles of emails and slacks that never seem to get smaller. I also have learned that plane rides are my only chance to see movies so earphones are a must to sneak one in.”
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald $10
“My kindle app is my favorite for take off and landing—back to that whole working mom thing—to get in those precious minutes of reading time. Right now I am loving Z and next up for me is a business book called Radical Candor recommended by my YPO group. I usually try to flip back and forth between fiction and something educational as I love both.”
Vince Raglan Sleeve Cardigan $465
“I have lost count of how many black sweaters I have. They are the best universal to throw on whenever you are in transit. Add basic black leggings from Nordstrom plus a white Madewell T-shirt and a black wrap—I’m done.”
Rothy’s Sneaker $125
“Like everyone else, I’ve gotten into sneakers. Who knew that one pair would never do? My latest this summer were these from Rothy’s. And I always love a classic pair of Converse.”
Bare Baked Crunchy Simply Banana Chips $4
“Snacks! I learned this lesson the hard way once getting on what I thought was a quick flight with no food and then getting stuck for hours. I can’t think straight if I am hungry so I always have some Bare Banana Chips and RX Bars in my bag, and a Hint Flavored Water.”
To discover more of our favorite Supergoop! products, visit supergoop.com
Quick & Easy Spring Must Haves for On-the-Go Women
You're busy. So we got you.
Spring is officially here! And we’re sprung. But we’re also crazy busy with work travel plans, meetings on meetings on meetings, and still trying to make time to get out in the sunshine.
And since we know you’re busy too, here are three quick travel tips for on-the-go women.
1. PROTECT THE SKIN YOU’RE IN
You need to put your best face forward but lets face it, tons of travel plus an onslaught of environmental aggressors can leave your skin a little worse for wear. So, while it’s hard to have it all IRL, you can at least have it all when it comes to your moisturizer.
Enter: A Perfect World collection from Origins. This line is designed to provide the most comprehensive protection against environmental stress, including new skin damaging stressors like infrared rays (IR) which makes up 50% of all light and penetrates deeper into skin than UV to cause protein damage, oxidative stress and free radical generation, all leading to accelerated aging.
"It's hard to have it all IRL, you can at least have it all when it comes to your moisturizer."
Our favorite (And what we gave away to the amazing speakers at #CreateCultivateSXSW): A Perfect World SPF 40 Age-Defense Moisturizer with White Tea, which is Origins highest SPF moisturizer. It’s a super-charged, oil-free moisturizer that delivers instant hydration with SPF 40 for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Better yet, the essential oils within eliminate any kind of traditional SPF odor. Need it!
Even better? It doesn’t feel like a sunscreen either! Goes on smooth and lasts all day, harnessing the powerful benefits of Silver Tip White Tea, Edelweiss, and White Birch to help protect skin on multiple levels and create a barrier that defends skin from harsh environmental stressors you can’t control, like pollution and UV. Helping you prevent premature signs of aging before they start. After all, it’s not a perfect world, but at least your skin can live in one!
If you want to radiate this spring, A Perfect World should be your go-to.
2. TRAVEL IN STYLE
Up in the air is part of the job nowadays. Thank goodness for in-flight wifi! Also, thank the travel gods that our favorite luggage ladies at Away teamed up the women at Pop & Suki to create this Away suitcase in Pop & Suki’s signature pink with contrasting black accents. No one will mistake their bag for yours ever again!
With all the traditional perks of Away: 360-degree spinning wheels, a scratch-resistant shell and even a built-in USB charger. The suitcase caters to the needs of all travellers, coming in four different sizes.
Quick reminder: YES! You should even wear SPF when up in the air. Airplane windows don’t filter out the sun’s UV rays. Especially if you’re a frequent flier clocking 20k+ miles per year. Think of it this way: the higher you go, the closer you are to the sun. Moisturize before and during your ride if it’s longer than three hours.
And if you feel like snoozing on the plane, you can rest easy knowing that A Perfect World SPF 20 Age-Defense Eye Cream with White Tea, Origins first-ever SPF eye cream, will hydrate, brighten, and help protect against environmental stressors even while in the air. Plus, with a universally flattering hint of tint, you know you’ll wake up looking refreshed and ready to go. That’s what we call pulling overtime.#professional.
3. THE GAME-CHANGING HAIR DRYER
From the company that actually managed to vacuum your dog’s hair out of your couch, comes a hair dryer that’s even more impressive (and small enough to pack in your carry-on). Dyson re-thought the hair dryer, giving the trusted tool a much-needed 2017 update.
The Dyson Supersonic is fast-drying (a must for busy ladies), protects your hair from damage with tech that measures the tool’s temp 20 times per second, is engineered for balance so it won’t weigh your arm down, and did we mention it’s sound is inaudible? Yes, it’s virtually silent. So you can dry your hair just about anywhere. It’s a futuristic hair tool for right now.
What are your spring 2017 #travelhacks? Share in the comments below!