The Ultimate Skincare Guide: 8 Products to Order Before Your Flight
Day cream, facial sunscreen, perfume and hair styling tools - the eight best-value beauty buys to order from Amazon Italy before you fly.
International skincare brands like Clinique, Olay, CeraVe and Eucerin sell on Amazon Italy for significantly less than their official retail price in Israel. The same logic that works for coffee gear and electronics works here too: order ahead, have it delivered to a locker along your route, and pick up the parcel on your way to the airport.
We've rounded up eight products from the most popular categories - facial skincare, perfume and hair styling tools - with the Amazon Italy price next to the estimated price in Israel, so you know exactly how much you're saving before you order. Ordering to Italy for the first time? Start with our guide to shopping in Italy with Amazon.
1. Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 30: anti-ageing cream with built-in sun protection
An anti-ageing day cream from Clinique with SPF 30 sun protection built in, turning two steps of your skincare routine into a single product. The formula is based on peptides to strengthen the skin, hyaluronic acid for hydration and pro-vitamin D to help defend against free radicals, and it has been dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin too.
81% of users reported less visible wrinkles and pigmentation after just 4 weeks of daily use, which helps explain why it's one of the best-selling anti-ageing products on Amazon Italy.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to combine day cream and sunscreen in one product, and anyone looking for an anti-ageing upgrade from a well-known brand without paying full retail price.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair anti-ageing cream with SPF 30
- Peptides, hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin D to strengthen and hydrate the skin
- 81% of users reported fewer wrinkles and less pigmentation after 4 weeks
- Dermatologist- and allergy-tested, fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin
2. Olay Regenerist Day Cream: the budget-friendly anti-ageing alternative
If the Clinique cream feels like a luxury upgrade, Olay Regenerist is the budget-friendly take on the same goal: 99% pure niacinamide and anti-ageing peptides that reduce wrinkles and fine lines, for less than a third of the price of the premium cream.
The glycerin-based formula keeps skin hydrated for 24 hours and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, and it is approved by the Skin Health Alliance.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants an everyday anti-ageing routine at an accessible price, and anyone looking for a proven, well-known product for daily use.
Olay Regenerist moisturising day face cream
- 99% pure niacinamide and anti-ageing peptides
- 24-hour hydration thanks to glycerin, absorbs fast with no greasy residue
- Approved by the Skin Health Alliance
3. CeraVe Oil Control SPF50: sunscreen for oily and combination skin
Not every sunscreen suits oily skin - some leave a shiny finish that only gets worse as the day goes on. CeraVe Oil Control was developed for exactly this: SPF50+ in a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly and leaves a natural matte finish, with no residue.
Who is it for? Normal to oily skin, and anyone who wants high protection without a shiny finish.
CeraVe Oil Control facial sunscreen SPF50+
- SPF50+ suited to normal to oily skin
- Lightweight texture that absorbs fast, matte finish with no residue
- From CeraVe, a brand dermatologists often recommend
4. Eucerin Oil Control Dry Touch SPF50: for oily, acne-prone skin
On acne-prone skin, even a "light" sunscreen can clog pores. This Eucerin gel-cream contains L-Carnitine and oil-absorbing particles that keep skin matte throughout the day, along with Glycyrrhetic Acid and Lycochalcone A to support skin renewal and neutralise free radicals.
Who is it for? Oily, acne-prone skin that needs sun protection without clogged pores.
Eucerin Oil Control Dry Touch sunscreen gel-cream SPF50+
- SPF50+ for oily, acne-prone skin, protects against UVA/UVB and visible light
- Oil-absorbing particles and L-Carnitine for an all-day matte finish
- Lightweight, non-pore-clogging texture, fragrance-free
5. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia: perfume set with a travel bottle
Luxury perfume is exactly the kind of product worth ordering ahead rather than packing from home: large bottles exceed the hand-luggage liquids limit, and in Israel luxury brands like Gucci cost significantly more. The Flora Gorgeous Gardenia set also includes a small 10 ml travel bottle that meets the liquids rules, so you get the full-size bottle in your locker and a version that fits in your bag.
Who is it for? Anyone looking for a gift or a luxury perfume upgrade, and anyone who also wants a travel size that stays within the liquids limit.
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia perfume set, 100 ml + 10 ml
- Full-size 100 ml bottle for home and a 10 ml travel bottle that meets the liquids rules
- A floral-fruity scent from one of the world's leading fashion houses
- Amazon Italy price significantly lower than the retail price in Israel
6. BaByliss Hydro-Fusion 2100W hair dryer: salon power, waiting in your locker
A professional hair dryer is heavy, eats up suitcase space, and usually isn't worth hauling back and forth for just a few days. The solution: a 2100W dryer with a diffuser waiting for you in the locker, and you fly home with a professional tool that stays useful long after the trip.
Ionic technology balances moisture and reduces frizz, and 3 heat settings plus a cool-shot mode give you full control over your styling, just like at the salon.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to upgrade their hair dryer at home without lugging heavy gear in their suitcase.
BaByliss Hydro-Fusion D773DE 2100W professional hair dryer
- 2100W of power with a large diffuser for soft, natural curls
- Ionic anti-frizz technology, 3 heat settings and a cool-shot mode
- 3-year warranty and a 2.5 m professional-length cord
7. Remington S8540 hair straightener: keratin and almond oil
A hair straightener is another item worth ordering ahead instead of packing from home, especially a model with quality ceramic plates that costs much less on Amazon Italy. The S8540 has keratin and almond oil infused into the plates themselves, for softer, healthier-looking hair after every use.
Who is it for? Anyone who straightens their hair regularly and wants a quality upgrade at an accessible price.
Remington S8540 ceramic hair straightener with keratin and almond oil
- 9 temperature settings from 150-230°C
- Ceramic plates infused with keratin and almond oil
- Improves the look of your hair and helps preserve its strength over time
8. Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5: at-home hair removal that lasts up to two years
This is the most expensive item on the list, but also the one with the biggest long-term payoff: an at-home IPL device that replaces a course of salon laser treatments, with results that last up to two years after completing the treatment plan.
The Smart SkinProtect sensor automatically adjusts the flash intensity to your skin tone, which makes it relatively safe and comfortable to use even on sensitive areas, and a full treatment takes about 10 minutes.
Who is it for? Anyone considering investing in an at-home hair removal device who would rather pocket the significant price difference compared to buying it in Israel.
Braun Silk·Expert Pro 5 PL5382 Gold at-home IPL hair removal device
- Visible results for smooth skin lasting up to 2 years after the treatment plan
- A full treatment in about 10 minutes, for the whole body including face and sensitive areas
- Smart SkinProtect sensor automatically adjusts intensity to your skin tone
In summary: what to check before you buy
As with any Amazon Italy purchase, check that the product is sold by Amazon itself, compare the delivery date with your flight date, and make sure the locker you've chosen is easy to reach from your hotel or apartment.
FAQ
Everything you wanted to know before ordering
For personal use, you can import goods worth up to $500 from EU countries without paying customs duty. Above that amount, customs duty and VAT apply.
We recommend ordering at least 7-10 days before your flight, to make sure the parcel reaches the locker in time for pickup.
Roni Levi
Beauty and lifestyle writer
Roni has been writing about beauty and style for years, and specialises in tracking down the best deals before trips to Europe.
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