I Was Tired of Losing Expensive Product Whenever I Traveled…
Last year, I dropped my brand new Tata Harper eye cream on the floor of the LAX bathroom after a red-eye, and the bottle shattered everywhere.
As I crawled around picking up shards of glass and cursing my luck, a flight attendant walked in and started freshening up. When she noticed me, she looked over knowingly, then waved a set of adorable multicolored capsules in the air and told me she couldn’t even think about traveling without Cadence. She read about them in TIME, as they were named one of the Best Inventions of 2022.
I’d never heard of Cadence before, but intrigued (and still reeling from the loss of my expensive eye cream), I decided to check it out.
Cadence: How the Travel Pros Pack
As it turns out, Cadence’s small and mighty capsules are beloved by flight attendants for keeping cosmetics, pills, jewelry, and other self-care essentials safe on the go because they’re leak-proof, basically indestructible, and hold way more than you’d think.
It’s not just flight attendants who love Cadence either. Apparently, everyone—from Travel + Leisure to Condé Nast Traveler—has been raving about these magnetic, modern minimalist capsules for a few years now… I was just late to the party.
This flight attendant has been searching for these her whole life! These are TRULY THE BEST! I can not stop showing them off to my co-workers! Everyone needs these.” –Merci M.
Betting that the professional flyers and travel publications couldn’t all be wrong, I customized my own Best Seller’s Set to give it a go on my next work trip. Now months (and many flights) later, I can’t believe there was a time when I didn’t have Cadence. Even when I’m not traveling, I always keep a few capsules in my purse.
There are a million reasons to love Cadence, but here are my top five:
The Only Truly Leak-Proof Option
If you’ve ever opened your carry-on to a shampoo fiasco after a long flight, you’ll know that “mostly leak-proof” is very different than actually leak-proof. What sets Cadence apart is that their wide-mouth capsules have screw-on lids that are 100% leak-proof, air-tight, and water-tight (even if you submerge them in water).
They’re also pretty much indestructible. You can drop them, step on them, and toss them in your bag with the confidence that they’ll neither break nor leak. And even though these capsules are tough, they’re lightweight and easy to open with one hand.
Beautiful AND Functional
From the minimalist design to the chic, understated colors, Cadence’s capsules are gorgeous to look at…but more importantly, they have both form and function. Unlike cheap single-use toiletry bottles from the dollar store, Cadence’s made-to-order capsules have a wide mouth opening that makes filling them quick, effortless, and mess-free, with drop-proof magnetic lids that stick to the sides when they’re not screwed on.
Plus, they feature interchangeable labels which means you always know what’s inside. Cadence offers pre-set labels ranging from common products like lotion to days of the week and even icons. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, Cadence can print any word you’d like!
A Space-Saving Dream
Say sayonara to mismatched travel-sized bottles that take up half of your suitcase. Cadence’s sleek magnetic capsules were designed to minimize the footprint of your self care routine in your bag, freeing up space for another pair of shoes!
With volumes ranging from 0.56 to 2.75 oz, these capsules are compact, yet they fit a surprising amount—and they don’t have any corners for my product to get trapped in. I’ve found that even the smallest capsule easily holds a week’s worth of cleanser or moisturizer, a month of serum, or 15-20 pills.
Sail Through TSA With Ease
Most people don’t realize that TSA guidelines require all containers to be “marked” less than 3.4 ounces. This means that without a proper label, any container can be confiscated by TSA. Cadence thought of everything, though—their capsules are TSA-compliant and clearly marked. I’ve found that 7 medium-sized capsules (1.32 oz) fit perfectly in a quart-sized Ziploc bag.
Thanks to Cadence, I don’t have to worry about being held up in the security line, or TSA confiscating my beloved products. I will say that I have been stopped because of these capsules once… but it was because an agent wanted to know what they were so she could get her own set!
See Ya, Single-Use Plastic!
The sad reality is that most travel-sized containers end up in the bin after a trip. This isn’t just bad for the environment, but it’s a waste of money too: travel-sized products average 3x more expensive per ounce than full-sized bottles. Most of the time, they get tossed half-full just because most of us can’t be bothered to use the rest.
Not only are Cadence’s durable travel containers made to last you years and years (reducing the need for single-use plastic), but they’re also made with a blend of BPA-free, non-leaching, recycled ocean-bound plastic. This means Cadence is keeping more plastic from the oceans AND actively working to clean them up too.
Cadence Will Change The Way You Travel
If you’re ready to start packing like a professional, I can’t recommend Cadence enough. Their leak-proof, durable, and impossibly easy-to-use capsules are a traveler’s best friend. From the intuitive screw-off lids to the magnetic features, it’s clear that Cadence thought of everything!
While the capsules are an investment, the peace of mind they provide while traveling is more than worth it. Not to mention, saving even one capsule full of expensive product from being confiscated (or in my case, dropped on the bathroom floor) covers the cost immediately.