I Have Never Known the Luxury of Walking to Work…
And I’ve paid for it—not only in transportation costs but in the many casualties that come with that everyday journey. Last year, while fixing my hair in the car before a post-work happy hour, I knocked a full bottle of Olaplex Bonding Oil (valued at $54) all over the passenger seat. I actually let out a bit of a wail, and as luck would have it, our CEO happened to be unlocking her car—the one right next to mine—at that exact moment.
She turned and made eye contact with me, so I sheepishly rolled my window down to explain the situation. “I’ve been there and back,” She laughed. Unzipping her bag, she rummaged around before retrieving a set of adorable multicolored capsules. “Have you heard of Cadence?”
They’re magnetic, customizable, and refillable, she explained, turning over a few to show me their labels: toner, cleanser, serum, advil… hair oil. Instead of trekking her full-size must-haves everywhere (or buying overpriced travel sizes) she told me that she uses the leak-proof capsules to store portable portions of her fav products.
Apparently, she’d first read about Cadence in TIME Magazine, as they were named one of the Best Inventions of 2022. Since then, she’d been slowly accumulating her own custom collection. Their TSA-approved status also made them the perfect accompaniment for plane travel and vacations. Before jumping in her car, she pulled up the Cadence Instagram page and made me promise that I’d consider investing.
I’d always known our CEO was cool, but wow. The whole interaction felt too cosmic to ignore, so I decided to do some research…
Cadence: How the Travel Pros Pack
As it turns out, Cadence’s small and mighty capsules are widely loved by commuters around the world. They keep cosmetics, pills, jewelry, and other self-care essentials safe en route(s) of any length. True to my boss’ words, they are designed to be leak-proof, essentially indestructible, and hold way more than you’d think.
I thought about the number of times I’d jammed my purse with hair products, makeup, and other random essentials, just to avoid stopping home after work. Then I began fantasizing about a small cluster of containers as opposed to handfuls of bulky, full-size products.
Apparently, everyone from casual travelers to revered publications (think Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler) had been raving about Cadence’s modern and minimalist capsules for years. I was just late to the party.
So impressed with the Cadence capsules! They are versatile and incredibly well-designed. Already excited to add more to my collection for all of my travel, work/commute, and everyday needs!” –Breanna P.
Betting that my girlboss superstar CEO and multiple travel publications couldn’t all be wrong, I ordered my own Bestseller Set about a week later. Now, many months (and several hundred commutes) later, I can’t believe there was a time when I didn’t have Cadence. I find myself reaching for them on a daily basis, and I’ve sent many of my work besties down the same path.
There are a million reasons to love Cadence, but here are my top five:
The Only Truly Leak-Proof Option
If you’ve ever arrived to work and discovered a water bottle flood in your bag, you’ll know that “mostly leak-proof” is very different from genuinely 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 annoying travel-sized bottles that take up half of the real estate in your purse or work bag. Cadence’s sleek, magnetic capsules were designed to minimize the inevitably bulky footprint of your fav products, freeing up space for snacks, a book to read on lunch, snacks… whatever gets you through the work day.
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 average-sized pills.
Sail Through TSA With Ease
Most of us aren’t encountering TSA during the everyday commute, but this is worth noting for the times when you’ll lean on Cadence Capsules during long-distance travel. 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. Luckily, Cadence thought of everything—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, at the height of my travel anxiety (the moment I step into the airport) 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 was once stopped because of these capsules… but only 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 trash after they’re finished. Most of the time, they get tossed half-full just because most of us can’t be bothered to use the rest. This isn’t just bad for the environment… it’s a waste of money, as travel-sized products average 3x more expensive per ounce than full-sized bottles.
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 commuting like the pro that you are, I can’t recommend Cadence enough. Their leak-proof, durable, and impossibly easy-to-use capsules are a traveler’s best friend, whether you’re commuting or flying cross-country. 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 is more than worth it. Not to mention, saving even one capsule full of expensive product from being confiscated (or in my case, soaked into the car seat) makes Cadence immediately worth it. Our 9-5s take enough from us… we deserve a way to protect our peace (and our daily self-care regimens) every step of the way.