As an expat, I love going home to visit my family but I also love to go home and stock up on some of my favourite comforts! These are the things that contribute to my overweight suitcase on every flight.
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Bath & Beauty
From tooth care, shaving, and eyes - there are so many favourites that I cannot get outside of the US so I stock up hard every time!
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My absolute favourite shaving cream, it is so thick and hydrating and lasts for ages! I stock up on this all the time, it’s my absolute ride or die!
eos Shave Care Collection | Creams, Oils, Scrubs & More
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Another hair removal product I always stock up on! So hydrating and silky, my legs feel like I’ve been to a spa when I use this. I think it’s finally coming to the UK soon and I will be so thankful when it does.
Vanilla Moisturizing Shave Oil
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Bath and body works body wash but specifically, champagne toast. I can thankfully get this in the UK now but it’s so much less expensive in the US so I always stock right up!
Champagne Toast Bath And Body Works
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Due to a skin condition I have to use fluoride free toothpaste, and the options in the UK are few and far between so I always grab my trusty Burts Bees whenever I am in the US!
Burt's Bees Purely White Fluoride Free Toothpaste 7oz X **3 Packs**
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Tom’s is another favourite of mine when it comes to fluoride free toothpaste options!
Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste ...
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Thank GOODNESS this Vaseline shimmer stick is so travel friendly and inexpensive because I put this on my pulse points every day before spraying perfume and my fragrance lasts ALLLLLL day. I love!
Vaseline Cocoa Shimmer Jelly Stick
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I am an active gal, okay? I get 10k steps in every day without fail and go for 3 runs every week. THIS deodorant is the only one I have ever used that keeps me smelling fresh no matter what. I will always stock up!
Even Tone, Antiperspirant Deodorant, Vitamin C & Niacinamide, 2.6 oz (74 g)
Pharmacy
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For the brightest, whitest eyes, I use these for big events or occasions when I want to look my best and brightest!
LUMIFY Eye Drops for Red Eyes, Redness Reliever for Brighter Looking ...
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I have sensitive teeth but I love keeping them white so this is perfect for me. Not too harsh, just right!
Crest 3D Whitestrips Sensitive Bright Full-box sealed
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I feel like this product speaks for itself. It is viral for a reason, friends. My only complaint, I want a jumbo size bottle of this! My favourite melatonin, puts me straight to sleep!
Lemme Sleep Gummies with 5mg Melatonin, Elderberry, Magnesium, L- ...
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I am actually so picky when it comes to menstrual products and these are my favourite liners for those days where a full pad just isnt needed but you want to keep your white jeans safe!
Is it a placebo or do they actually work? Great question. I went through two bottles of these and definitely felt that I noticed a difference. I was exercising regularly and eating well too, so that’s an important aspect. I definitely noticed myself ...
Lemme Debloat Gummies
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This is so handy to keep in our medicine box for the morning after a big night out (I’m looking at you, office Christmas party) - it works so quickly and isn’t a horrible experience.
One of my fave dry shampoos, I love the dry powder formula and the smell! It’s also so travel friendly which is a NEED for me
Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo
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This is actually one of my top tier holy grail products and if I would have friends post this to me if I had to. Such a great product for breaking up those oils and buildup in your scalp, but it’s pre-shampoo so you use less shampoo and spend less ti...
Scalp Sync Purifying & Exfoliating Concentrate
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I have long wavy hair and this is so great to spritz in when I don’t have time to do my full refresh routine! It has such a lovely scent as well which is perfect!
Pineapple Curls Refresher Mist by Pacifica for Women - 4 oz Mist
Food & Drink
I am a creature of habit and I know what I like - these are my favourite food and drink items I can’t go without!
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This seems like such a random thing but if you were at home abroad and had a craving for banana peppers and no way to find them, you would know my pain. I bring back like 4 jars every time it’s actually kind of insane.
Mezzetta Mild Banana Pepper Rings 473ml
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One of my absolute favourite savoury snacks, I could eat a whole bag in one sitting and have done in the past…
It’s me, I’m the messy eater. But in all seriousness, this has saved me from stain disasters so many times, it’s a must have in our home!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray - 118 ml Stain Remover
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I love a product that can do multiple things! Hair fragrance, pillow mist, fabric spray! I use this on my pyjamas and pillows to elevate my bedtime routine and it’s actually been such a game changer, I feel so fancy.
Being Frenshe Lavender Cloud Hair Body & Linen Mist