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These Beauty Buys From Nordstrom Will Come in Clutch on Your Next Vacay

From lightweight SPFs to the yummiest hair and body mist.

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Packing toiletries for a trip can be a pain, especially when you like to have all the options when you travel. You want to be prepared for anything—sunburns, jet lag, those days when you don't have time to shower between the beach and a nice dinner. It can feel impossible to edit down all of your fave skincare, hair, makeup, and fragrance products into one tiny little bag, but it *can* be done and we—and Nordstrom—are here to help.

Nordstrom is fully stocked with the best multitasking, travel-size, and sun-protecting beauty essentials for your next trip, like tinted SPF, makeup palette stacks, and body-mist minis. Shop those and more under-$40 finds below, and then check out the retailer's featured gifts with purchase that are refreshed weekly for even more travel-ready scores.

A mini body mist stashed in your bag lets you quickly freshen up between a day of exploring and a night out. This warm vanilla, pink pepper, and jasmine option is the scent equivalent of being wrapped up in a plush hotel robe.

Jet lag? No one will be able to tell, thanks to these life-giving eye patches. They're packed with hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and strawberry extract to refresh, hydrate, and help prevent signs of aging. Chill them in the fridge while you unpack, then pop them on for a revitalizing boost.

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Set your makeup and reapply sunscreen all in one step with this overachieving spray. It even gives skin a major glow, courtesy of ingredients like hyaluronic and polyglutamic acids and vitamins C and E.

There's no way you're about to lug a tub of body scrub on vacay, but deodorant? That's a non-negotiable. This aluminum-free option gently exfoliates and brightens your pits for a softer, smoother feel, fewer annoying ingrowns, and an even-toned look. Most importantly, it helps neutralize body odor all day.

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Just because you're serious about sun protection doesn't mean you can't look tan. This easy-to-apply bronzing mist develops into an even, golden glow in four to eight hours. Pro tip: Spray some on the night before your flight to get yourself in the vacay spirit before you even hit the tarmac.

Dry, chapped lips have no place on vacation. Keep yours feeling comfy and soft with this trusty balm, which is packed with nourishing sugar and grapeseed oil for hydration that lasts 12 hours. The sheer version is a classic, but we also love the tints; they're low-key enough that you can slick them on without a mirror, but pigmented enough that they provide a noticeable pop of color for beach selfies.

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A makeup sponge takes up less space than a brush and makes it easy to blend your favorite skin tint, liquid blush, or cream bronzer. We're loving these Nordstrom-exclusives in shades that coordinate with travel destinations. There's a beachy peach for Miami, sunny yellow for L.A., red-hot for NYC, bold blue for Dallas, sky blue for Chicago, and this forest green for Seattle.

Acne can be a total confidence suck, but not on this trip. This set includes 24 hydrocolloid patches to absorb gunk from pimples, 24 salicylic-acid patches to flatten them, and three nose strips to bust blackheads. Each starts unclogging pores or diminishing the size of zits in just a few hours.

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This hydrating serum plumps, hydrates, and gives skin a glow no matter how long your flight was, or how dry your skin feels after your day in the sun. Apply a few droplets before moisturizer morning and night.

Sometimes travelling can be less than chill on hair, especially if yours is damaged from color or frequent heat-styling. You obvs can't rely on hotel shampoo, so be sure to pack this mini set. The cult-fave hydrating shampoo-and-conditioner duo will restore your strands' softness and shine with its blend of keratin and nourishing fatty acids.

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This face sunscreen was pretty much made for jet-setting. It's less than two ounces and has a precision flip spout that makes luggage leaks super unlikely, while helping ensure you're applying the right amount of SPF—cover the length of two fingers to protect your face and neck.

For lightweight coverage and sun protection in one, reach for this face SPF. It's for those times when you want to get to the beach or pool ASAP...but also still want to feel cute and confident in photos.

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Consolidate three whole products from your makeup bag with this face stack. It's got a powder blush, powder highlighter, and cream bronzer, and it comes with a built-in mirror for quick touch-ups.

Applying a whole foundation beat can take up too much precious vacation time. Instead, swipe this long-wearing, full-coverage concealer over any imperfections and blend. It delivers moisture and 24-hour oil control, so whether your skin tends to get dry or oily when you travel, it's got you covered.

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Ariel Wodarcyk is a freelance beauty and wellness writer based in New York City. Her work has appeared in Cosmo, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Popsugar, and Makeup.com. Outside of work, you can find her hunting down signature scents for loved ones and scouring PerfumeTok. 

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