Jet-Set & Save: Influencer Annie Mescall’s Top Travel Picks from Ulta

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Ready to refresh your travel beauty bag? Influencer Annie Mescall is sharing her must-have Ulta favorites – and just in time for RetailMeNot’s Spring Savecation! From March 5-9, shoppers can score 12% cash back at Ulta when they shop through RetailMeNot. Whether you’re planning a beach escape or a weekend city break, these travel-friendly essentials will keep you glowing on the go.

Here’s what Annie’s packing:

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Clean & Protected

• Limited Edition Seasonal Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer – A hydrating, great-smelling sanitizer that keeps hands clean without drying them out. Perfect for planes, road trips, and everywhere in between.
• Play Everyday Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 – Mess-free sun protection in a convenient stick. Toss it in your carry-on for easy reapplication wherever the sun finds you.

Limited Edition Seasonal Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer $9 SHOP NOW Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 $22 SHOP NOW

Glowy, Effortless Makeup

• Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush – Annie loves this radiant blush for a fresh, vacation-ready flush.
• Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick – Lightweight coverage meets glow, all in a travel-friendly stick format.
• Status Stick Face & Body Highlighter – Add a quick pop of shimmer to cheeks, collarbones, or shoulders for instant vacay vibes.
• Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment – Keep lips soft, plump, and hydrated from takeoff to touchdown.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush $27 SHOP NOW Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick $48 SHOP NOW DIBS Beauty Status Stick Face & Body Highlighter $38 SHOP NOW OLEHENRIKSEN Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment $23 SHOP NOW

Self-Care on the Go

• Banana + Aloe Sheet Mask – Soothe and refresh skin after a long travel day. Pro tip: Pop it in the mini fridge at your hotel for an extra cooling treat.
• Travel Size Detox Dry Shampoo – Extend your style between washes and save precious suitcase space.
• Rosewood Jumbo Satin Flexi Rods – Heatless curls overnight? Yes, please. These are Annie-approved for effortless waves without packing hot tools.

Ulta Beauty Banana & Aloe Sheet Mask $4 SHOP NOW Drybar Travel Size Detox Dry Shampoo $16 SHOP NOW Kitsch Rosewood Jumbo Satin Flexi Rods $20 SHOP NOW

Whether you’re packing light or going full glam, Annie’s Ulta picks make it easy to look and feel your best wherever you land. Don’t forget – shop through RetailMeNot March 5-9 to earn 12% cash back at Ulta during the Spring Savecation event. Your travel beauty haul just got even sweeter.

Activate Ulta’s 12% cash back offer here!

Shop RetailMeNot’s full Spring Savecation event here!

About Annie

Tell us a bit about yourself.

My name is Annie Mescall and I’m a wife and mom of 4. I enjoy sharing about my everyday real life moments and have a passion for interior design and fashion. In my free time, I love spending time with family, hosting, traveling, and creating special moments with family.

Why do you think people should be aware of RetailMeNot’s Spring Savecation?  

Traveling is something many of us enjoy but there are many factors; tickets, hotel, food, drink  etc. Saving where you can makes a big difference and with RetailMeNot’s Spring Savecation, everyone can choose how to save and through multiple categories.

Tell us more about your top travel picks and why they’re must-haves for your trips.

I choose these top travel picks because I’m for convenience and believe in less is more. I want to travel lightly and bring just the essentials. These products have been my essentials for years and products that I use on every trip.

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