Archive and update: Originally published 9 December 2014. Historical prices, stock and launch language are not current offers. Reader guidance added 8 October 2026; this is not a new hands-on product test.

Planning a travel kit today

This report records four 50ml bottles in a 2014 kit. Check the current package rather than assuming the contents, formulas or price are unchanged. Its historical effectiveness language is not a clinical finding or a promise that every product will suit your skin.

Make a list of your normal routine and pack only what the trip needs. Check container closures, label any decanted products and consult the airport authority for your route before departure. Do not use old cosmetic contents merely because the packaging is collectible.

Our travel grooming checklist covers packing decisions; the same guide also separates routine planning from shaving and skin-care advice.

Original archive report

Aesop was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1987 with a quest to create a range of superlative products for the hair, skin and body. Seeking to create a versatile and highly useful product, everything Aesop creates is crafted from materials of the highest quality and proven effectiveness and designed to suit a diversity of needs as well as seasonal and environmental conditions.

A selection of in flight essentials for hair and body, the Aesop Jet Set Kit is a comprised of 50ml bottles of their Classic Shampoo and Conditioner, the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and the Rind Concentrate Body Balm. Available now at End.

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Specially formulated for sensitive skin, Baxter Deodorant is aluminum and alcohol free. Offering odor protection with a subtle citrus and herbal musk scent; ideal for daily use.

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Alder’s Dry Shampoo is an effective dry shampoo that is talc free and will not leave hair gray. Particularly useful for oily hair and busy people, simply sprinkle about a teaspoon on the palm and rub into the roots to instantly reinvigorate heavy strands. Available in patchouli, eucalyptus and bergamot.

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The Kent Folding Pocket Comb is ideal for travel or on-the-go hair styling. Fine teeth make it especially useful for delicate hair. Made of flexible plastic with rounded teeth that are effective yet gentle on the hair and scalp. Model 82T.

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Inspired by simple Swedish style, made in America. This fresh-smelling Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap creates soft suds for bathing or shaving, while embedded salt flakes provide gentle exfoliation. Mineral-rich sea salts are an age-old tonic for softening and moisturizing the skin. Available now at West Elm.

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From our friends at The Motley comes this gentle, gel cleanser that deeply purifies pores, removing dirt and excess oil without stripping skin of moisture. Enriched with yucca root extract, an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory natural cleanser, and oat kernel extract which soothes, calms and moisturizes the skin. Just what you need when it’s time to come clean. Available now at The Motley for only $28 USD.

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Baxter know everything there is to know about shaving, and this start to finish kit has everything you need for a traditional wet shave that will come up to Baxter’s own high standards.

Set Comes in a Presentation Box and Includes:

– Super Close Shave Formula
– After Shave Balm
– Baxter Best Badger Shave Brush

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A new arrival to our ever expanding selection of high end grooming products, Murdock was established in Shoreditch in 2006 now operate a selection of proper Men’s barber shops across the capitol. With a whole range made in the England, they seek to “release the dapper potential” of the modern man through a selection of bespoke colognes, shaving and hair care products.

Murdock’s Hair Doh is ideal for shaping hair, with its lightwieght yet strong hold giving bold separation and texture. Available now at End.

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Designed to refine the complexion, the Clarifying Clay Facial Mask is formulated from a blend of clarifying natural Bentonite and Kaolin clays, designed to remove excess oil from the skin and leave the face feeling firm. Available now at End.

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Made of 100% Vachetta, the navy Filson 2-Zip Travel Kit is a lightweight, soft-sided dopp kit that can be fit into tight spaces and rolls up for easy storage when not in use. Two outer pockets and two inner pockets hold small toiletries; bridle leather loop handle adds substance and style. Secured with brass zippers, snap and Velcro closure, lined with nylon. You can pick up this Filson travel kit now at FSC Barber.

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