Planning a trip abroad, packing your suitcase, and still can’t decide what to put in your travel cosmetic bag? Sounds familiar? After long hours on the road, you want to feel well-groomed and confident. But taking full-size products for a short trip is unnecessary. Searching in advance for travel-sized versions of everything you need is a hassle. And settling for hotel toiletries when you’re used to your favorite products isn’t really an option either. You already have your trusted, tried and true essentials, the ones you want to have with you not just at home, but on the go as well.

The solution is simpler than it seems and you’ll find it right at the border. If you’re traveling by bus or car, the stop for customs control becomes the perfect moment to pick up travel cosmetics at duty free, travel sets from well-known brands and compact versions of your favorite products that fit perfectly into any suitcase.

Duty free beauty brands guarantee original products from leading global manufacturers. No counterfeits, no compromises on quality, just reliable essentials you trust, in convenient travel-friendly formats.

In this article, we’ve put together the most useful products to look for at duty free while traveling so you can stay comfortable wherever you are.

 

Women’s travel sets at duty free: ready to go

Women’s travel sets are pre-made kits from well-known brands, designed specifically for people on the go. Inside, you’ll find a carefully selected collection of miniatures for skin, body, or hair care, depending on the set. There’s no need to assemble your cosmetic bag from scratch or guess what you might be missing during your trip.

A duty free travel cosmetic bag offers convenience, original quality, and your favorite brands in a compact format. What to buy at duty free for your trip? Start with a travel set and most of your cosmetic bag will already be taken care of.

Biotherm Mixed Lines Set

  • Biosource Purifying Foaming Cleanser (50 ml) — purifying facial foam
  • Deo Pure Invisible Roll-On (75 ml) — roll-on deodorant
  • Aquasource Cica Nutri Cream (20 ml) — moisturizing cream for dry skin
  • Biomains Age Delaying (20 ml) — hand and nail rejuvenating cream
  • Lait Corporel L'Original (50 ml) — moisturizing body milk

The active ingredient is Life Plankton, which helps speed up skin regeneration and natural healing. The set provides complete cleansing, deep hydration, and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier. The products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and are best for normal to dry-prone skin.

Rituals Ayurveda Body Care Set

  • Foaming Shower Gel (50 ml) — shower foam
  • Nourishing Shampoo (70 ml) — nourishing hair shampoo
  • Nourishing Conditioner (70 ml) — nourishing hair conditioner
  • Dry Oil VATA (30 ml) — dry oil for body and hair

The active ingredients are Indian rose and sweet almond oil, which balance energy and deeply nourish the skin and hair. The set provides gentle cleansing, intensive softening, and restores the natural glow of skin and hair. The products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and are ideal for all skin types, especially for those needing nourishment and balance.

Moroccanoil Hair Care Set

  • Moisture Repair Shampoo (70 ml) — restorative moisturizing shampoo
  • Moisture Repair Conditioner (70 ml) — restorative moisturizing conditioner
  • Moroccanoil Treatment (25 ml) — restorative oil for all hair types
  • Hand Cream Fragrance Originale (40 ml) — moisturizing hand cream with hyaluronic acid

The active ingredient is antioxidant-rich argan oil, which intensely nourishes, strengthens hair structure, and restores healthy shine. The set provides deep repair for damaged hair, long-lasting hydration for hands, and protection against external factors. Products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and are best for dry, weakened, or color-treated hair, as well as dry hand skin.

 

Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour SET

  • Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant (13 ml) — protective lip balm in a tin
  • Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment (75 ml) — intensive moisturizing hand cream

The active ingredients include petrolatum, lanolin, and vitamin E, which create a protective barrier and lock in moisture. The set provides instant relief, deep hydration for up to 8 hours, and restores dry, cracked skin. Products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and are ideal for dry, very dry, and dehydrated skin, especially in extreme weather conditions or while traveling.

 

Biotherm Mixed Lines Body Care Set

  • Lait Corporel L'Original (100 ml) — moisturizing body milk
  • Biosource Foaming Cleanser (50 ml) — purifying facial foam
  • Beurre de Lèvres (13 ml) — restorative lip balm-oil
  • Sports water bottle — reusable container to stay hydrated

The active ingredient is Life Plankton, which accelerates skin regeneration and natural healing. The set provides complete cleansing and intensive hydration for the face, body, and lips during active outings. Products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and are best for normal to dry-prone skin, especially for those leading an active lifestyle.

 

Doctor Babor Face Care Set

  • Refining Cleansing Oil Balm (20 ml) — cleansing balm for the face
  • Derma Filler Serum (10 ml) — hyaluronic acid filler serum
  • Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream (50 ml) — booster cream for skin firmness
  • Eye Cream Day (7 ml) — day cream for the eye area

The active ingredient is a tripeptide complex that stimulates natural collagen production for skin lifting. The set provides intensive lifting, smooths wrinkles, and restores facial elasticity. Products are recommended for anti-aging care (30+) and are suitable for skin showing signs of loss of firmness.

 

REF Stockholm Hair Care Set

  • Intense Hydrate Shampoo (100 ml) — moisturizing shampoo for hair
  • Intense Hydrate Conditioner (100 ml) — moisturizing conditioner for hair
  • Shine Elixir (30 ml) — elixir for shine and softness

The active ingredients are nourishing coconut oil and quinoa proteins, which strengthen hair structure and lock in moisture. The set provides intensive hydration, detangling, and color protection, giving hair a healthy shine. This is a unisex set suitable for anyone 18 and older, designed specifically for dry, porous, and dull hair.

 

Women’s travel sets are not just about skincare. Duty free travel cosmetics also include kits with mini perfumes and makeup to add a little extra to your usual daily routine.

 

Lancôme Juicy Summer: Beauty Essentials On the Go

  • Idôle L'Eau de Parfum (10 ml) — travel spray perfume
  • Hydra Zen Gel Cream (15 ml) — moisturizing gel cream for the face
  • Juicy Tubes 05 Marshmallow Electro (15 ml) — lip gloss with a mirror-like effect

The active ingredients are the NeuroCalm complex and hyaluronic acid, which relieve skin stress and provide long-lasting hydration. The set provides instant refreshment, soothes the skin, and gives lips a juicy shine with a light fragrance. The products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and work best for all skin types, especially dehydrated and tired skin during the summer.

 

Lancôme Mixed Lines Face Care Set

  • Tonique Confort (50 ml) — soothing moisturizing toner for dry skin
  • Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover (30 ml) — two-phase eye makeup remover
  • Hydra Zen Cream (15 ml) — calming moisturizing cream for the face
  • Hypnôse Mascara (2 ml) — mascara for extreme lash volume

The active ingredients are rose and honey extracts, which instantly calm irritation and hydrate the skin. The set provides gentle makeup removal, deep facial hydration, and enhances the eyes. The products are suitable for anyone 18 and older and work best for dry, sensitive, and tired skin.

 

Duty Free travel cosmetic bag for men


Top cosmetic brands at duty Free also offer travel sets specifically for men — no extras, just the essentials needed on the go.

Not sure what to pack in your travel cosmetic bag to keep it light while still having everything you need? A men’s travel set from Duty Free is the perfect solution: original quality, convenient format, and no extra decisions before your trip.

 

Rituals The Ritual of Homme Men's Care Set

  • 2-in-1 Hair & Body Wash (70 ml) — versatile body and hair wash
  • Sport Cooling Shower Gel (50 ml) — cooling shower foam
  • Sport Anti-Dryness Body Lotion (70 ml) — moisturizing lotion for dry skin
  • Sport Anti-Perspirant Spray (50 ml) — 24-hour protection antiperspirant

The active ingredients are activated charcoal and mint, which effectively cleanse pores and provide a long-lasting feeling of freshness. The set restores energy after workouts, provides intensive hydration, and offers reliable protection against sweat. This is a unisex set suitable for anyone 18 and older, designed especially for active people of all skin types.

 

Biotherm Homme Body Care Set

          

  • Aquapower Advanced Gel (20 ml) — moisturizing gel for the face
  • Aquafitness Shower Gel (40 ml) — revitalizing shower gel for body and hair
  • Day Control 48H Protection (75 ml) — roll-on deodorant with long-lasting protection
  • Sports water bottle — reusable container to stay hydrated

The active ingredient is Life Plankton, which accelerates skin regeneration and natural healing. The set provides complete cleansing, intense hydration, and a long-lasting feeling of freshness after physical activity. This is a men’s set (18+) and is best for all skin types, especially for those with an active lifestyle.

 

Clarins Men Care Set 

  • Super Moisture Gel (50 ml) — intensive moisturizing gel for the face
  • Active Face Wash (30 ml) — cleansing face gel
  • Shampoo & Shower (30 ml) — versatile shampoo and shower gel
  • After Shave Soothing Gel (3 ml) — soothing aftershave gel
  • Anti-Perspirant Roll-On (50 ml) — deodorant antiperspirant

The active ingredient is bison grass extract, which tones the skin and energizes it. The set provides deep cleansing, instant hydration, and reliable all-day protection. This is a men’s set (18+) and is ideal for all skin types, especially for an active lifestyle.

 

Essential travel items that come in handy


Some items are needed by everyone on the go — they take up minimal space but solve maximum problems. Compact, practical, and indispensable — these are the must-have products to look for when deciding what to buy in Duty Free for your trip

 

REF Styling Products Dry Shampoo 75ml

                                                     

The active ingredient is potato starch, which absorbs excess sebum without leaving white residue, along with a color protection system with quinoa proteins. The product provides instant hair freshness, noticeable root volume, and texture without washing. This is a unisex product (18+) suitable for all hair types and colors, especially fine hair that loses volume quickly.

 

SOS Disinfectant wipes 25 pieces 130g

                                      

The active ingredient is ethanol (72% v/v), which eliminates 99.99% of viruses including coronaviruses, bacteria, and fungi. The wipes provide fast and reliable hand disinfection as well as cleaning of various surfaces at home and while traveling.

 

Putting together a duty free travel kit is easier than it seems. All the sets and handy products from our selection can be purchased at border shops at Ukraine’s checkpoints, right on your way out of the country through the western borders. A convenient stop on the way and your travel kit is ready. No extra searching before the trip, just original quality from well-known brands and everything you need for comfort and hygiene on the go in one place.

 

To make your trip even smoother, plan your purchases in advance. It is simple, make a pre-order on the MyDutyFree website or app. Browse the online duty free catalog for the location you will cross the border through and add items to your cart. Your pre-ordered items will be waiting for you at the shop on the day you cross the border, payment is made only upon collection. And a nice bonus: when you place a pre-order, you get a discount of 5% on selected products.

Locations where pre-order is available:
Ukraine-Romania border:

Ukraine-Hungary border:

Ukraine-Slovakia border:

Ukraine-Poland border: