Out of Office: Vacation-Inspired Products to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

[Photo by Nattu Adnan]

[Photo by Nattu Adnan]

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Need a vacation? If you’re currently dreaming of escaping to an exotic locale but aren’t able to book a flight and get away at the moment, the next best thing is to create your own at-home paradise for the ultimate staycation.

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Fragrances and textures can instantly evoke memories and transport you mentally to another place, whether it’s a tropical beach, an exotic getaway, hotel lobby, or other destination.

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From Hawaii-inspired body scrubs to Balinese coconut-scented body oils and more, these are our favorite vacation-inspired products that will instantly transport you to the destination of your dreams — minus the hefty cost of booking a plane ticket.

Aman Purifying Ocean Face Mist ($110)

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This copper-infused toner supports cellular regeneration and promotes younger-looking skin. A powerful antioxidant, copper has been called the elixir of youth. Supporting cellular regeneration and stimulating the formation of collagen, elastin and water-attracting glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), copper promotes smoother, younger-looking skin. Kalpariane® is an extraordinary marine extract that optimises cellular respiration, protects from UV damage, and contains omega 3 and 6 oils to reinforce the skin’s hydro-lipidic barrier.

Antica Farmacista Aperol Spritz Room Spray ($42)

The cheerful and bubbly scent of Aperol Spritz hits all the right notes with this home fragrance spray—perfect for instantly refreshing any space. Can be used as a single scent or in conjunction with the brand’s Home Ambiance Reed Diffusers to set the mood in any room. Also makes a great linen spray and can be spritzed in your closet for a revitalizing scent that combines zesty orange with sweet sparkling prosecco.

Beach Rinse Hawaii 4-Pack ($60)

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Transport yourself to the Hawaiian islands with this set of multi-use, all-natural scrubs that can be used as a bath soak, body scrub, and even a rinse for your hair! Strands are left feeling beachy while skin is soft, smooth, and smelling like a tropical vacation. Also sold separately. The four-pack Includes the following scents:

  • Kona (yuzu & mango)

  • Kauai (plumeria & hibiscus)

  • Maui (pina colada)

  • Oahu (sea fennel & sandalwood)

Dial Tropic Spritz Liquid Hand Soap ($2.47)

This limited-edition seasonal liquid hand soap features a tropical blend of citrus and peach scents for an invigorating experience while killing more than 99.9% of bacteria found in household settings. The gentle, pH-balanced formula has aloe vera and is dermatologist tested and approved as cruelty free under the Leaping Bunny program.

Free from sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, and silicones. Comes in a 100% recycled plastic bottle (excluding the pump). Also available in a Citrus Sorbet Lemon and Lime scent as well.

Farmhouse Fresh Island Elixir Organic Shea Butter Cream ($30)

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This ultra silky, supple cream has an intoxicating blend of white coconut and pineapple notes that transport you to a sunny beach. Organic shea butter and coconut oil contain vitamins A, D and E, helping skin retain moisture, with added help from sweet almond oil that is rich in essential fatty acids.

Frank Body Coconut Coffee Scrub ($20)

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With a blend of coffee and essential oils, this natural, vegan body scrub tackles stretch marks, scars and dry skin, leaving you with vacation-glowy skin all year round. Contains grapeseed oil, coconut oil, roasted coffee grinds, and jojoba beads.

IGK Beach Club Texture Spray ($16-$38)

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For surfer babe hair, this breakthrough aerosol delivers that salty, windswept look in seconds without heaviness, stickiness or drying. Free of salt, this texturizing spray gives you beachy waves and volume, and features lush, vibrant notes of guava, coconut water, pink lotus, midnight violet, and vanilla.

Juliette Has a Gun Lust for Sun Eau de Parfum ($34-$150)

This sensual fragrance is reminiscent of rays of sunshine on warm and golden skin. The floral scent contains notes of ylang-ylang, monoi and coconut, transporting you to a summer vacation destination. Features top notes of bergamot, coconut, and freesia; heart notes of gardenia, monoi, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang; and base notes of ambroxan, musks, and vanilla. Pure paradise in a bottle!

Kopari Aluminum-Free Coconut Beach Deodorant ($20)

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This aluminum-free deodorant glides on clear leaves you smelling like fresh coconut milk. Free of parabens, baking soda, silicone, and phthalates, it is 100% plant-based active and contains coconut oil and coconut water. The beach-inspired scent takes your pits to paradise.

MakeUp Eraser Coconuts 7-Day Set ($28)

Get rid of all remnants of makeup (even waterproof), dirt, and other impurities with these handy MakeUp Erasers that feature patented, water-activated, cloud-soft fibers and SmartErase™ Technology. Reusable and machine washable, they’re great for everyday makeup and convenient for travel. They’re also non-irritating and non-drying, making them great for sensitive skin. They’re also safe for lash extensions.

We can’t resist these cute coconut and natural pattern erasers that come in a themed carry case and laundry bag—you’ll be vacation-ready!

Marine + Vine Tahitian Oil Radiant Monoi Body Oil ($62)

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Rich in essential antioxidants, vitamins, fatty acids and minerals, this carefully blended potent mixture of Tahitian Monoi with kukui, macadamia and passionfruit oils lends skin a luminous, year-round shimmer. Intensely nourishing, this botanical blend hydrates, soothes, protects and repairs skin from the drying effects of sun, wind, sand and sea. Skin is left luxuriously supple with a light tropical floral fragrance.

Nest New York Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil ($108)

Featuring notes of creamy coconut, tropical Tiare blossom and salted musk, this fresh solar scent is artfully blended with luxurious baobab oil for a sensuous formula that melts into your skin while leaving behind a long-lasting and luxurious fragrance.

Rebels Refinery Pineapple Shaped Lip Balm ($6)

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Function meets design with the Rebel Rose geometric pineapple shaped lip balm. The highest quality coconut and sweet almond oils moisten, nourish and protect while vitamin E provides essential antioxidants. Available in Key Lime and Strawberry-Mango flavors.

Replica Beach Walk ($80-$170)

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Beach Walk is a modern floral fragrance that evokes the memory of a stroll along the ocean, capturing the sunny scents of a summer day with radiant notes of lemon, coconut milk, and cedarwood. It is a distinctive warm floral fragrance that evokes the impression of sun and carefree bliss. The silhouette of each REPLICA bottle is inspired by classic apothecary jars, allowing the collection to be instantly identifiable.

Rikoko KokoBalm ($56)

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Featuring solid matured coconut oil infused with strengthening lemongrass, this hair balm adds weightless shine, detangles unruly hair, protects from heat and UV, seals split ends, calms frizz, restores nutrients, and reduces breakage. Comes in a gorgeous black and gold container.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist ($39)

Give yourself a refreshing spritz with this perfume mist from Sol de Janeiro, infused with top notes of pink dragonfruit and lychee essence; middle notes of Brazilian jasmine, ocean air, and hibiscus; and dry notes of sheer vanilla and sun musk. Sol de Janeiro is also now available at Urban Outfitters, making the brand’s first-ever partnership with a lifestyle retailer.

Sun Bum CocoBalm Ocean Mint Lip Balm ($3.99)

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Featuring a soothing blend of coconut oil and aloe vera, this intensely moisturizing and hydrating lip balm heals and protects lips accompanied by a refreshing scent.

The Flat Lay Co. Makeup Box Bag in Tropical Leaves ($36.99)

Featuring a lush palm print design, this breezy makeup bag is the perfect vacation accessory and can hold all of your beauty must-haves. The unique box-shaped bag opens into a tray and the stackable design is ideal for storing items at home or on the go. Complete your collection with the matching standing brush case, essential makeup pouch, and other items in the same print.

Tocca Montauk Deluxe Bundle ($92)

This collection will transport you to Montauk, a swift retreat where the sound meets the sea, an unspoiled haven of peace and pleasure. Salt air, cucumber and sea grass abound in a wave of reverie at the edge of forever. Comes with a 10oz candle and a 6oz reed diffuser.

The fragrance is richly infused in a luxurious, proprietary soy-wax blend candle with a 100% cotton wick, hand poured into a modern blue glass keepsake jar.

withSimplicity Coco-Colada Coconut Milk & Pineapple Enzyme Mask ($8)

This mask is crafted to exfoliate, brighten, and hydrate your skin with the power of pineapple fruit enzymes. The tropical-infused mask gently removes dead skin cells, absorbs impurities and hydrates the skin, revealing a fresh and radiant complexion.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk