As a 24 year old girl, there is nothing I love more than finding a tried and true product that I can just rebuy over and over because it is just that good. I travel a lot and I am always on the go, so I am all about “fewer and finer.” I have always been picky when buying products. I usually only consider getting something once I have heard at least three people raving about it. That being said, here is a list I have created of my TOP 5 must-have products
1. Erborian CC Cream (Shade: Clair)
This product is essentially a color correcting skin enhancer. It starts out white and actually transforms to match your skin tone as you blend it in. I first found out about this product last April when I was in London visiting a friend who was over there for school. She was raving about it and let us try it. From that very day, I was hooked.
I have fair skin which tends to show any red blemishes when I am blushing or even when I get cold. This is such a lightweight and easy moisturizer slash skin tint. It evens everything out without feeling like I am wearing a mask of heavy foundation.
2. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
On to the next favorite, which is my La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. It is a French pharmacy staple that acts as a soothing therapeutic balm. It is basically a super thick lotion that is designed to repair the skin barrier. I first tried this product when they sent it to me in a package when I lived in the states. I worked with them back then, which was incredible because I never would have reached for them before that.
Now that I live in Spain, I am dreaming that La Roche-Posay España sponsors me soon. While many people use their lighter formulas with SPF during the day, I love to just slather this thick balm on my face every night before bed. Think of the term SLUGGING. I wake up with super hydrated skin every single time. I have had psoriasis my whole life and this is the one product that helps with that tremendously. I truly wish they made a giant version of this for the whole body.
3. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
The next product I am obsessed with is the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. This blew up on TikTok and everyone was saying that it was “Botox in a bottle.” I actually stopped using all serums when I moved abroad and was just using lotions until I finally got off my butt and decided to try it.
When I tell you this is Botox in a bottle, I am not lying. I have been using it for a month now in the morning and at night, and I can testify that it is worth it. It is a little bit pricey at about $85 for a standard bottle, but it is worth every penny. It has not completely gotten rid of the lines on my forehead, but it has definitely softened them and made them look less deep while making my skin so glowy. Always make sure to rub it down your neck too!
4. Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil
Next is the Olaplex No. 7 hair oil. I had never tried hair oil before, and as a girl with long hair, that is crazy to say. I have super pin straight hair so I never really thought about it until I tried my friend’s bottle. It makes my hair so soft, which actually stops it from getting knotty too much.
I notice a huge difference on the days I use it versus the days I do not. It is pricey for such a small bottle, so I even switched and tried the Sephora brand hair oil and the Moroccan hair oil, but neither came even close to the magic that Olaplex does.
5. Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain
My final product is the lip stain from Wonderskin which you can just order on Amazon for a great price. I know lip stains have definitely been a huge trend in 2026, but it is a trend I am happily hopping on. I put it on in the morning and it seriously lasts all day. For someone who loves lip liners, lip gloss, and always having fabulous lips, this product is a necessity. It is the ultimate “set it and forget it” piece of my routine.
Final Thoughts
Living a life on the go means I do not have room in my suitcase or my schedule for products that do not work. Whether I am navigating the streets of Spain or flying back to the states, these five items are the ones I trust to keep me feeling like myself. Finding your “trifecta” products takes time and a lot of trial and error, but once you find them, you never look back.
What are your “fewer and finer” essentials that you keep on repurchasing? Let me know in the comments!