Every July, I start getting excited about traveling. For me, summer in Hong Kong is full of energy, but it can also be hot and humid, and I start sweating after being outside for just a little while. So whenever I pack for a trip, what I find hardest to decide on isn’t my clothes — it’s actually which skincare and personal care products I should bring with me.
For this summer trip, I didn’t want to pack my entire skincare collection. Instead, I wanted to choose a few products that I would genuinely use, that wouldn’t take up too much space, and that would help me feel comfortable throughout my trip. In the end, I decided to pack Yves Rocher, and I picked three products in particular.
I’ve always liked the way Yves Rocher combines botanical-inspired care, pleasant fragrances and everyday beauty routines. Especially when I’m traveling, I feel that skincare shouldn’t just be practical — it should also give me a little moment of relaxation and self-care.
01｜Yves Rocher Pure Algue Moisturizing 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel
The first product is the one I definitely didn’t want to leave behind — the Yves Rocher Pure Algue Moisturizing 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel.
When I’m traveling in summer, one of the things I dislike most is how my skin feels after spending an entire day outside. There’s sweat, sunscreen and everything else that comes with being outdoors, so by the evening, I really want my face to feel clean and refreshed.
What I personally like most about this cleanser is how convenient it feels. When I’m traveling, I really don’t want to bring a suitcase full of bottles and jars. Having something that is easy to pack and fits naturally into my daily cleansing routine makes things much simpler for me.
I usually keep it in my travel toiletry bag. After spending the day at the beach, shopping or simply walking around and exploring, coming back to the hotel, taking a shower and properly cleansing my face feels like the moment when I can finally say that the day is over.
02｜Yves Rocher SPF50+ Sunscreen
The second product is something I simply can’t skip when traveling during the Hong Kong summer — Yves Rocher SPF50+ sunscreen.I used to find sunscreen a little inconvenient when traveling, especially when I knew I would be spending a long time outdoors.
But my attitude has completely changed now. Whenever I travel in summer, sunscreen is always one of the first things I put somewhere easily accessible in my luggage.What I like about Yves Rocher‘s sunscreen is that it fits the kind of lightweight routine I prefer when I’m traveling.
Hong Kong is already hot and humid during summer, so personally, I don’t enjoy layering too many heavy products on my skin.These days, I try to keep my travel routine simple: cleanse, follow with my basic skincare, and make sure I apply sunscreen before heading out.
For me, traveling isn’t about bringing the most products possible. It’s about bringing products that I know I’ll actually use every day. Especially when traveling from Hong Kong in July, sunscreen has become an essential part of my morning routine.
03｜Yves Rocher Wild Seaweed & Fennel Shower Gel
The third product isn’t technically a facial skincare product, but I definitely wanted to include it in this travel roundup — the Yves Rocher Wild Seaweed & Fennel Shower Gel.That’s because I don’t think feeling comfortable while traveling is only about taking care of my face.
After spending an entire summer day exploring, the first thing I usually want to do when I get back to the hotel is take a shower. For me, having a shower gel with a fragrance I genuinely enjoy can completely change how I feel at the end of the day.
I really like the fresh, natural fragrance style of Yves Rocher products. The Wild Seaweed & Fennel Shower Gel is also one of the products I particularly wanted to bring along for this summer trip.Personally, I love that feeling after taking a shower at the end of a long day — it’s almost like telling myself, “Okay, I can finally relax now.”
When I’m traveling, I’m usually walking a lot, taking photos, exploring new places and trying different food, so having that quiet shower time back at the hotel is actually one of my favorite parts of the day.For shorter trips, I also tend to look for Yves Rocher travel-size or smaller-format products. For me, they make it easier to keep my luggage light without having to bring full-size bottles for just a few days.
How I Pack My Skincare for a July Trip
If I were packing my luggage for a July trip right now, I would put the Yves Rocher Pure Algue Moisturizing 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel in my toiletry bag, keep the Yves Rocher SPF50+ sunscreen somewhere easy to reach, and save the Yves Rocher Wild Seaweed & Fennel Shower Gel for my little evening relaxation routine.
I’ve gradually realized that I don’t need to bring a huge number of products when I travel. For me, what matters more is choosing products that I will actually use every day, that don’t take up too much space, and that help me feel comfortable in the summer heat.
And that’s exactly why I chose Yves Rocher for this trip.When I travel from Hong Kong in July, I don’t just want to come home with beautiful photos and memories. I also want to keep a little time for myself at the end of each day — a chance to slow down and relax after everything I’ve experienced.
For me, Yves Rocher has become more than just a collection of personal care products in my suitcase. It’s become a small part of my summer travel routine, giving me a simple way to slow down and take care of myself along the way.And if I were packing for my next trip, I think I would still make room for Yves Rocher in my suitcase.
