In January, At the six-month mark of the lap around the world, our travel group had an eight-hour layover in Auckland as we transitioned between Thailand and Argentina. This inspired a few of us to extend our stay for a week. After all, how often do you get the excuse to stop over in New Zealand? While we were here, a handful of my friends and I decided to explore the North Islands. It was here that I stumbled across Pure Source Rotorua Thermal Mud Face Mask, $22.10, a volcanic clay mask made from natural ingredients in the area. Since it had been a long time—ahem, like before I left NYC—that I used a mask, I instantly bought a sample pack. After trying it that night in our hostel, I loved it so much that I went back the next day and bought a travel-sized bottle. When I experienced breakouts the rest of the journey, I applied a bit to my face and my skin cleared up quickly, making for a smart purchase for my carry-on.
