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The Real Housewives of Potomac's Stacey Rusch Spills All Her Travel Essentials 

From her everyday lip combo to her "undefeated" choice of cosmetic bag, the RHOP star sat down with E! to share all her travel essentials—perfect for any upcoming holiday travel! 

By Sofía viera Dec 10, 2025 6:30 PMTags
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Everyone knows traveling during the holiday is stressful. All we want to do is escape our chilly wintery blues to a warm tropical climate—and look effortlessly chic while doing it. Is that truly too much to ask? 

Not in our book, and certainly not if you ask any of the stars from Bravo's The Real Housewives of Potomac. Recently, the housewives went on a three-day getaway to the island of Nevis. Looking fab amongst all the travel stress, we simply had to know their secrets.

That's why we tapped The Real Housewives of Potomac's Stacey Rusch to get all the deets on all her travel must-haves. From her all-time favorite cosmetic bag and lip combo to travel-friendly disinfectant wipes, these are the products she simply cannot leave behind. 

Whether you're planning to escape to a tropical paradise this holiday season or you're flying home to spend time with family, keep scrolling to shop all of Rusch's favorite travel-friendly products. 

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IHKWIP The Carry It All Cosmetic Case 2 Pack

"After traveling to 40+ countries, my essential cosmetic bag is undefeated. It fits inside any of my handbags and contains everything I need, no matter how long the flight," Rusch revealed, naming the bag as the IHKWIP Carry It All Case.

LAWLESS Forget The Filler Overnight Lip Plumping Mask

"I’ve come to the realization that I’m addicted to LAWLESS Forget the Filler Overnight Lip Plumping mask," she told us. "I have those little pots everywhere - in my makeup bag, my nightstand, in the kitchen! It keeps my lips moisturized for hours in any climate."

MAC Lip Liner Pencil in Chestnut

Rusch revealed her lip essential (alongside the LAWLESS mask) is the MAC lip liner in the shade Chestnut. "[It's] my all-time favorite color for a polished look," she said. 

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

"My favorite face cream is the SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O Vitamin C Brightening Serum," Rusch told us. "It is like food for my face. It’s so lightweight and helps with discoloration from hyperpigmentation while evening out my complexion. I use this every night."

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Wet Ones Travel Packs Fresh Scent

"Carrying individual antibacterial wipes is a must," Rusch said. "And they have so many uses! From hands to surfaces, you have to be diligent about cleanliness, especially traveling during the holidays when you’re coming into contact with so many people."

Four Reasons Resort Robe

Rusch jokingly said the item she regretted not bringing to her latest trip to Nevis was a bathrobe. "I’m kidding! It really didn’t matter that Gizelle didn’t include my name on the robe because the Four Seasons in Nevis has incredibly luxurious plush robes in every suite, so I was just fine." 

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