Travel Friendly Beauty These Founders Will Be Packing on Their Summer Vacations
As high summer hits, peak travel season kicks into high gear. For 4 world travelers and entrepreneurs, this means an expertly edited wardrobe to go from days wandering stunning locales to events and dinners in the evenings. And of course, the essential beauty and wellness products they bring along to stay hydrated, protected and glowing from plane to poolside and everywhere in between.
Find out what oculoplastic and aesthetic surgeon and founder of MZ skin, Dr. Maryam Zamani, writer, producer and founder of Movita Wellness, actress, philanthropist and founder of Sweet July, Ayesha Curry and the sister founders behind CTZN, are all toting along on their travels.
From where they’re headed to destination highlights and the beauty that keeps them feeling and looking their best, here is a peek at where these beauty experts are jet setting this summer.
Dr. Maryam Zamani, Oculoplastic and Aesthetic Surgeon and Founder of MZ Skin
Where are you headed to this summer?
Summer is my time to recharge and refresh in my very happy place, St. Tropez. It is also my birthday, so we are starting the summer holidays by celebrating in St. Tropez. This summer is a bit complicated with kids going to different sports and school camps so I will spend my time also whizzing between Geneva, Boston, and NYC. I will have a few days to see friends and family in the Hamptons. If I am lucky, I might get a few days at a dude ranch before heading back to St. Tropez.
Have you been to this place before? And if so, why do you love it?
St Tropez is my happy place and I have been coming here every year for the last 25 years. It is magical, with its gorgeous pine trees, the combination of blue and green, friends, good food and everything in between. I love it because you can dip in and out of the crazy but for the most part, I can work on MZ SKIN during the day, hike in the late afternoon, and entertain with friends and family in the evening. I read, listen to podcasts, and catch up on the to do lists that I find difficult to do when I am in London. I also love St. Tropez because I have so many friends and family popping in and out. We have a home here and of course, that makes it a lot easier.
What top 3 beauty essentials will you be packing and why?
I have so many beauty essentials. Of course, I travel with almost all the MZ SKIN products to have on hand! In my day-to-day bag, my three beauty essentials are Brighten and Perfect 10% Vitamin C Serum, our Expert UV Protector SPF 50 and our Volumizing Lip Perfector. Those are the core products! Also have my Briogeo hairbrush, the Barefoot Scientist (foot file) and moisturizer!
Ayesha Curry, Founder of Sweet July
Where are you headed to this summer?
We’re headed to Paris to support Stephen and Team USA
Have you been to this place before? And if so, why do you love it?
I have – and it’s one of my favorite places. I love the art and culture, and the food, of course!
What top 3 beauty essentials will you be packing and why?
Summer is all about happy, glowing skin. I’m definitely packing my Sweet July Skin Soursop Vitamin C Serum which is packed with antioxidant-rich soursop to help protect the skin, but also ferulic acid and green tea to help brighten and hydrate. It’s actually crazy what a difference it makes, whenever I get compliments on my skin it’s almost always because I’ve been using this Vitamin C serum religiously. And it smells like a dream which is a bonus!
Travel can stress out my skin, so my Sweet July Skin Irie Power Face Oil goes everywhere with me. It has salicylic acid and neem seed oil which is going to help to unclog pores and keep acne at bay, and then turmeric root which is going to help calm and brighten. It’s just a one-stop shop for healthy, glowing skin. People tend to be afraid of oil when it’s hot and humid, but remember oil fights oil! A good face oil helps to slow down skin’s oil production which is going to maintain balance. And balance is the goal.
I love a good multipurpose makeup product when I’m traveling and I’ve been loving the Colorfix Mattes by Danessa Myricks Beauty. It’s a matte cream that can be used on the eyes, lips and cheeks. As with all of her stuff, the color pay-off is amazing and the product stays on and lasts all day.
SPF is essential all year round but especially during the summer. I love a good mineral-based formula like the Relevant One & Done Everyday Cream.
Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha, Founders of CTZN Cosmetics
Where are you headed to this summer?
Aleena: We just got back from Bali, where we got to explore Uluwatu, Ubud and Canggu with friends! We're now back in work mode for the next few weeks, but are looking forward to London as our next summer escape.
Have you been to this place before? And if so, why do you love it?
Aleezeh: We visited Bali with family years ago, during our teenage years, but it was a completely different experience returning as adults with a group of friends (as you can imagine!) We were also there to celebrate a wedding, so it was filled with love and truly so heartwarming. What we loved about it was how Bali has something to offer for every type of traveler - you can party in the best beach clubs but also visit beautiful temples, visit monkey forests, do an ATV ride, take a yoga class, get massages for ridiculous prices, and of course shop!
London is somewhere that Naseeha and I have previously lived in, so returning there always feels like an extension of home, where we can catch up with our friends, enjoy Marylebone's summer magic, and walk in the park.
What top 3 beauty essentials will you be packing and why?
Naseeha: For both trips, we of course would never travel without our Nudiversal Lip Duos in shades Bali and London! Our Nudiversal collection is named after cities we have visited or cultures that have inspired us. It's the best feeling getting to revisit any of the 25 cities now that we have shades named after them! Truly hits different. For summer, we also can't live without our Globalm in the shade Clear - it's the perfect non-sticky, dewy balm to create a cheekbone highlight, hydrating lip glow, or even a wet eyelid look on top of our Eye Elements eyeshadow sticks.
Tonya Lewis Lee, Founder of Movita Wellness
Where are you headed/did you go this summer?
I'm excited to share that I recently traveled to Lisbon, Portugal for the first time!
Have you been to this place before? And if so, why do you love it?
This was my first visit to Portugal, and I loved it. The culture, the people, the food, the wine, and the beautiful landscapes left a lasting impression on me. I was the opening keynote presenter for the Summer Session of the Catholic University of Lisbon. Meeting students and discussing topics like film, media, gender studies, our film, Aftershock, and Afrofuturism was incredibly inspiring.
What top 3 beauty essentials will you be packing and why?
Movita Women's Multivitamin: These organic supplements are essential for maintaining my health and well-being. They keep me energized and ensure I'm getting all my necessary nutrients daily. Movita Beauty Vitamin for Hair, Skin & Nails: To keep my skin glowing, hair shiny, and nails strong while traveling. These vitamins help me maintain my beauty regimen effortlessly. And Relevant One and Done Everyday Cream. This is a must-have for sun protection and hydration. It’s an antioxidant-rich daily moisturizer with a broad-spectrum SPF 40 sunscreen, perfect for all skin tones and types, ensuring my skin stays healthy and protected under the European summer sun!
