What’s in My Weekend Travel Bag: Perricone MD Edition

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, bringing longer days, time spent outdoors and a shift toward lighter, more effortless routines. With more hours spent in the sun, it’s also an important time to prioritize hydration and extra SPF use to help maintain healthy-looking, balanced skin.

To kick off the season, Perricone MD employees are sharing what’s in their travel bags, highlighting the products and everyday essentials they rely on to stay glowing, protected, and put together on the go.

Here are the travel essentials on our employees’ Memorial Day Weekend packing lists.

Katie, Marketing Coordinator

“My Memorial Day Weekend bag is all about easy, go-to essentials that take me from the beach to the evening with minimal effort.”

• High Potency Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30: “I bring this for lightweight hydration with SPF because it keeps my skin protected, gives a natural glow and helps it feel replenished after a full day in the sun.”
• Cold Plasma Plus+ Lip Therapy SPF 30: “I never go to the beach without this since it protects my lips, and it’s so easy to forget they can get sunburned too.”
• No Makeup Lip Oil: “I throw this on for a glossy tint and extra hydration when I want an easy beach-to-evening look.”
• No Makeup Mascara: “This defines my lashes and instantly elevates a simple, ‘no makeup’ look for the evening.”
• Water bottle: “I always keep this with me because internal hydration plays a key role in supporting skin health and energy levels during long days in the sun.”
• Speaker & book: “I bring a speaker to play music and set the vibe for the day, plus a book for when I want to relax and unwind.”

Georgia, Sales Coordinator

“Memorial Day Weekend is the official kick-off to summer, and my bag is always packed with essentials for an on-the-go glow.”

• High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30: “I start with this for the perfect ‘no makeup’ look because it gives my skin a radiant, bronzy tint and a dewy glow in the sun, all while providing essential sun protection.”
• No Makeup Mascara (Soft Black): “A quick swipe of this pulls the whole look together while still keeping it natural.”
• No Makeup Blush Balm: “I add a dab of this for a natural flush that enhances that effortless glow.”
• No Makeup Lip Oil (Guava): “For my lips, this is a travel must-have because it offers the perfect hint of color with essential moisture.”
• Cold Plasma + Lip Therapy: “After a long day at the beach, I use this because it provides the deep moisture and hydration my lips need.”
• Water bottle: “My trusty water bottle is always with me to stay hydrated all weekend long.”
• Other beach & everyday essentials: “I always bring sunglasses, a baseball hat and mini sunscreen for sun protection, plus a hairbrush, claw clip, gum and mini perfume for quick touch-ups and staying fresh throughout the day.”

Heather, Head of Sales

“For Memorial Day Weekend, my bag is all about elevated essentials that keep me feeling polished while requiring low effort.”

• High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (Travel Size): “I reach for Perricone MD’s new travel sized Tinted Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer with SPF to keep my skin smooth, hydrated and protected throughout the day. It gives that perfected lit-from-within finish without ever feeling too heavy.”
• No Makeup Lip Oil (Pink Grapefruit): “I’ll pair the tinted moisturizer with the No Makeup Lip Oil in Pink Grapefruit for a soft, effortless flush. I love that it doubles as a cream blush in a pinch.”
• Accessories: “My go-to sunglasses that I love because they’re incredibly light and comfortable, and a water bottle are always with me.”
• Everyday extras: “I like to keep my Kindle Paperwhite on hand for slow moments, which never seem to happen because I have a 6-year-old (I’m already 3 books behind for my ‘book club’). And plenty of hair ties or mini claw clips for an easy hair switch-up. Everything I pack feels functional and designed to support a quick touch up without needing to look in the mirror.”

Rosalba, Head of Education

“My Memorial Day Weekend bag is focused on hydration, protection and supporting skin recovery after long days in the sun.”

• Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Ultra-Lightweight SPF 35 Veil: “I never leave without this top-tier SPF that plays nicely under makeup — no white cast, no excuses. I reapply all day to stay glowing and protected.”
• Cold Plasma Plus+ Lip Therapy SPF 30: “A hydrating lip balm with sun protection is a must, because sun-kissed shouldn’t mean sun-dried.”
• High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Serum: “After a full day outside, this is my go-to. It’s basically an instant drink of water for my skin, bringing back the bounce, hydration and glow while keeping everything looking fresh and dewy.”
• Water bottle:“A giant water bottle is essential because hydration is the vibe.”
• Electrolyte packets: “I keep these on hand for an extra boost, especially after being in the sun all day.”
• Big hair clip: “Perfect for keeping things cute and effortless when the heat kicks in!”

What to Pack for a Trip: These Items Were in Everyone’s Bags

Like us, you may have noticed some overlaps in the above lists, which means the Perricone MD is packing correctly — just in their own ways. These consistencies across everyone’s packed bags are important to note, though.

• SPF has a place in everyone’s bag as it’s arguably the most critical product on your weekend trip checklist, whether you’re at the beach or a barbeque. Remember to pack sun protection for your face, lips and body. You don’t want to miss a spot!
• Hydration from the inside-out and outside in is something we’ll never stop screaming from the rooftops. When it comes to a long weekend away, this is even more crucial due to the sun’s ability to zap you of your moisture. Stay hydrated to keep your skin balanced, glowing and comfortable. This effects not only your skin but your overall health as well.
• Multi-tasking products that can easily go from day to night are key to packing light for a few days away. We love everyday essentials infused with skincare benefits or single products that double as two (i.e. a tinted SPF moisturizer or lip oil/blush combo).

Overall, you want a Memorial Day Weekend routine designed to be simple, functional and easy to maintain on the go. Think fewer, more intentional and multi-purpose products that pack maximum benefits for a weekend that makes your skin as happy as you are.

With increased sun exposure, the holiday weekend also serves as a timely reminder to refresh and restock the necessities that support both protection and post-sun recovery. Shop our Memorial Day Sale to score some of our team’s must-have travel essentials for less for a complete weekend packing list.