Travel Essentials and What I’m Obsessed with
December is the month when comfort matters most to me, when I am exhausted and longing to do nothing for a day. I reach for self-care products that steady my mood, support my wellbeing, and make every day feel a little softer. This year I’ve found a small edit of new products and old favourites that I reach for every day without thinking. They have become part of my morning and evening rituals and some are on my list for my travel essentials.
Micheline Arcier Harmonie Drops
I first discovered Micheline Arcier when I was 18. She had a practice in Lowndes Square and it was one of my earliest lessons in how scent influences mood. Her Harmonie drops have stayed with me ever since. They are my absolute travel essentials. I always pack them for flights and hotel stays. A few drops in the bath or on my wrists and my mind slows and focuses and most of the time they guarantee me a full and deep night sleep. Use LululovesMA for 15% off - Micheline Arcier
Sweet Bee Black Soap Cleanser
I am obsessed with this cleanser and love that it comes in a cute travel size too. This cleanser gives a proper deep clean without leaving the skin tight. It has kept my skin smooth and glowing and my complexion clearer the last few weeks since I started using it - I love the smell too. I love the simplicity of it, and it has earned a permanent place in my routine. Perfect for all skin types.
Black Soap Cleanser
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Moon Mist Aura Spray
Moon Mist sits on my bedside table and has become one of the nicest parts of my day. It is handmade in London in small batches on the night of the full moon using crystal-infused water and essential oils. It has a soft, grounding scent designed to soothe and bring balance. I spray it around my room or on my pillow before bed to help me relax and sleep more deeply. I also use it during quiet moments in the afternoon when I need to reset. It feels intentional, calm, and very fitting for this time of year when you want to create a sense of peace at home. PAOLOREFLEX is the creator and is also an extraordinary Reflexologist - if only he lived in Suffolk!
Moon Mist
Relaxayvoo Face Oils
Those who know me, know that I don’t go anywhere without my Relaxayvoo face oils; they feel rich and nourishing on my skin. Relaxayvoo’s two face oils work beautifully as part of a simple, effective routine. The night oil is designed to feed the skin while you sleep, with a concentrated blend of prickly pear and rosehip. Both are rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that support repair, soften fine lines, and revive radiance by morning. It works as a serum or moisturiser and gives the skin a noticeable boost in strength and hydration. The day oil focuses on protection and balance. Camellia and evening primrose form the base, bringing antioxidants and long-lasting nourishment, while the essential oils of sandalwood and rose otto add a healing, balancing layer. It absorbs quickly and leaves the skin smooth, calm, and ready for the day. Great for travel, I put the night oil on my face once I board the plane to keep my skin nourished and hydrated. www.relaxayvoo.com use Lululoves for 20% off.
Ancient and Brave Cacao + Collagen
This has become my go-to daily drink. I mix the chocolate collagen with frothy, warm milk to make a velvety hot chocolate that's not too sweet. It supports skin and energy, and feels like a little treat in the evening or morning.
Here are the benefits:
• Supports healthy skin. Collagen helps maintain firmness and elasticity, which become more important as we age.
• Helps energy levels. The blend includes MCTs that give a steady lift without the crash you get from coffee.
• Supports joints. Regular use helps reduce stiffness and keeps everything moving more comfortably.
• Gentle on digestion. It mixes easily and sits well, which makes it easy to use daily.
• A better alternative to hot chocolate. You get something that tastes indulgent without the sugar hit and with nutrients your body uses like Adaptogenic Ashwagandha to help build stress resilience
• Helps you stay fuller for longer. It helps me steady my appetite through the morning.
• Hydrolysed collagen peptides to nourish your skin from within
• Natural sweetness
• Excellent source of protein
A delicious, warming chocolate ritual for mindful wellbeing.
It’s one of the few wellness products that feels enjoyable and useful at the same time, which is why it becomes a daily habit quite quickly, especially at the end of a cold winter’s night.
Another favourite of mine from Ancient and Brave (especially the travel handy sachets) is Creatine. It supports strength, power, and muscle recovery, making it popular with anyone lifting weights, running, or training hard several times a week. What stands out here is the simplicity. No fillers. No sweeteners. No noise. It also supports cognitive performance, which explains why many people use it beyond the gym. This is a daily supplement for consistency rather than quick fixes. Practical, well-sourced, and designed to slot into a long-term routine. Though if you don’t work out, don’t let that put you off - women listen up. Creatine matters even if you never set foot in a gym because it plays a role far beyond muscle. Your brain uses creatine to support energy production, focus and mental stamina, especially during long days, poor sleep or periods of stress. Natural levels decline with age, which is linked to fatigue, slower thinking, and reduced resilience. Creatine also supports bone health and muscle preservation, both of which are essential for balance and mobility later in life. Many people notice steadier energy and sharper concentration with daily use, not stimulation but support. This is about maintaining strength from the inside out. Not training harder. Living better.
If you’re planning to buy from Ancient and Brave and have trouble sleeping checkout the Rest Ritual Box which has 7 x sachets of True Collagen and 7 x sachets of True Nightcap the perfect combination for a good night’s sleep. Good sleep underpins everything. Energy, mood, skin, resilience. When your routine slips, especially when travelling, your body feels it fast. Rest Ritual sachets bring structure back to the evening, wherever you are.
True Nightcap supports the nervous system and helps the body settle before bed. It works quietly in the background, encouraging deeper rest and overnight recovery. True Collagen delivers easily absorbed hydrolysed collagen peptides that support repair while you sleep, rather than asking your body to catch up later.
Used together, they support proper rest, renewal and recovery. A simple nightly habit. One less thing to think about. A better morning starts the night before.
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Kip Candle - My Favourite Travel Candle
Sundow, travel candle by Kip Candle
I always travel with a candle from Kip Candle. Admittedly, I sometimes forget a lighter or matches (I always forget something!), but I never forget the candle! Packaged The Sundown Travel Candle by KIP Candle feels designed for people who pack scent with intention. Light it and the mood shifts fast. Warm, sun-soaked notes with a soft spice edge, grounded rather than sweet. It brings to mind late evenings abroad. Windows open. Skin still warm from the day. This isn’t a shouty fragrance. It sits low and steady, ideal for winding down after travel or recreating the calm of a favourite place once you’re home. The burn is slow, clean and even, with a throw strong enough to fill a room without taking over. A candle for slow evenings, unpacked suitcases, and the quiet pleasure of being still. AND it’s packaged in a screw top aluminium tin making it ideal for travel - at only £12 (before my code gives you a 15% discount) it’s a great present for your bestie, work colleague, secret santa or stocking filler! Oh, I LOVE their soaps too!
Kip Candle at Chatsworth Christmas Market
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These are the products I use every day for the feel-good factor, and all of them will be coming with me when I next travel.