Lather

Fans who derive joy from almond-scented beauty products, like the highly praised Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap in Almond, will love Lather's Sweet Almond Lip Protector ($7). The paraben-free balm, which glides on like a soft wax, provides broad-spectrum protection with a SPF of 15. But it's the amazing slightly cherry-esque scent that you'll find to be its most excellent quality. Royal jelly helps to refresh and rejuvenate the skin while, pure beeswax shields the lips from the elements. That's it in a nutshell.

Besides having ice delivered to your room for free (not to mention the comfy robes), one of the perks of staying in a nicer hotel is sampling the equally fancy bathroom products. Recently, while staying at a swanky NYC hotel, I became so enthralled with their soap selection, which I believe to be Lather's exfoliating body soap, I knew I had to take it home.

But sticking a bar of soap in my carry on? I wasn't feeling that idea so much. Instead, I let good ol' shower cap come to the rescue. Simply allow the soap to dry if possible, set it in the "well" of the cap, and make a knot by using the elastic bits at the ends. Then, be prepared to relive your latest vacation in the comfort of your own shower with your well-preserved hotel soap.