After trying out Cadence during all my travels this year, I’m diving into a Cadence Capsules review, giving you all the details and my honest opinion!
If you hate packing travel toiletries for trips, you’re not alone. Keeping all your belongings in check while ensuring everything fits (and your bag meets the weight limit) can be a hassle and stressful.
But I recently learned about Cadence before my next trip, and I’m so glad I did. You’ve probably seen the aesthetic Cadence travel containers on your Insta, but if you aren’t familiar with this brand, let me give you a quick rundown.
Cadence completely revolutionizes how to pack for your trips by offering different combinations of one basic unit, the Capsule.
Just like how it sounds, the Capsule is a small, durable, lightweight container shaped like a pill capsule weighing 0.56 ounces.
These magnetic refillable containers are super handy for consolidating my toiletry items—they save me so much space and weight when packing my skincare and hygiene essentials!
Let’s discuss the deets, pros, and cons of this trendy travel product in my full Cadence Capsules review.
Cadence Capsules Review: Are Cadence Capsules Worth It?
Here’s the lowdown on how the Cadence travel Capsules work…
The individual Capsules are small enough to fit within the palm of your hand. The bestseller bundles often have six Capsules that magnetically stick together into an orderly hexagonal or honeycomb shape.
Because these travel accessories are magnetic, you don’t need to worry about fumbling through your hanging toiletry bag to get that one product that’s constantly jostled away from the rest.
The Capsules are also leakproof, a non-negotiable feature when storing your travel essentials.
These containers are handy for replacing big, bulky bottles or jars—I love my skincare, so this is a big one for me!
Another remarkable aspect of their travel container design is the rounded edges. This makes it super easy to scoop out products, so you’re not wasting any of your expensive skincare.
Cadence Brand Values
I can always get behind a sustainable brand, and that’s precisely what Cadence is. Steph, the CEO and founder of Cadence, created the company to make products that fit her values of artistry, sustainability, and innovation.
That means these Capsules are made with 20% recycled ocean-bound plastic and 30% excess manufacturing material. They had to create over 200 designs to reach this sustainability point until they were satisfied and felt they had the perfect design.
I appreciated how every part of the packaging is compostable. Everything from the box to the shipping label is recyclable—and their seed paper can grow wildflowers!
Cadence Capsule Stylizations
The products come in many chic, original colors ranging from neutral to bold—Cadence also occasionally offers limited edition collections with different color selections.
Besides the colors, you can customize the tiles on top of the Capsules however you’d like. You can use text (which supports all languages and international keyboards), icons, or the provided labels.
Since their entire brand has a minimalist and clean aesthetic, their icons feature shapes like the Pill, Jewelry, Droplet, Sun, Eye, and Heart.
Personal Customization
For an additional $3, you can customize your label with anything you want. These customizable labels helped me keep track of my routine since I labeled each Capsule for products like hand cream, lotions, or body wash.
If you have an extensive hygiene routine, you’ll appreciate being able to group all your products by label!
And, if you use the Rainbow, Heart, or Wave icon, all proceeds go to non-profits such as Heart of Dinner, Trans Woman of Color Collective, and Nest.
Here’s a list of the Capsule labels I got:
Cleanser
Makeup Remover
Face Moisturizer
Face Serum
Shaving Cream
Face Oil
Face Exfoliator
Body Wash
Face Mask
Conditioner
CBD [custom label]
Night Cream [custom label]
Cadence Capsules Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Space-saving: Since Cadence Capsules are small and magnetically fit together neatly, they have consolidated and saved space in my toiletry bag. Instead of carrying a large Tatcha jar like this one for my Dewy Skin Cream (that I can’t live without), I put a few scoops of Tatcha in a Capsule that’s a quarter the size of a jar!
Weight-saving: I’m a chronic over-packer and always use my suitcase scale to ensure my checked bag is 50 lbs. While Cadence Capsules are probably heavier than your average toiletry travel bottle, they’re lighter than a full-size jar, so in the end, it does help my checked baggage and carry-on bag weigh less.
Leakproof: Cadence Capsules are leakproof, and I’ve tested them! I’ve put everything from goopy sunscreen to hair gel in my capsules, and none of my beauty products have leaked.
TSA-approved: The Capsules are TSA-compliant, so as long as you’re under the usual limit for liquids in your travel bag, airport security is a breeze. No more throwing products away in a panic at the airport because they’re too large!
BPA-free: I’m leery of plastic products, so I was happy to read that Cadence’s travel Capsules are BPA-free and non-leaching. The brand’s transparency helps me feel more at ease about using them over other sketchy store-bought containers—you know the ones.
Aesthetic AF: I’ve never seen a more aesthetic travel toiletry container—they spark joy for me. From the sleek design of the Capsule to the magnetic feature and the soft colors they use, these travel products look good in my toiletry bag and on my bathroom counter.
Labels/customization: I loved that Cadence has many options for labels and icons, plus the option to customize your own labels if they don’t already make one for something specific.
Magnetic design: The top of the Capsule is also magnetic, so when you’re pouring out the contents of, say, your Facial Cleanser Capsule to wash your face, you stick the top to the side of the capsule. It’s a nice feature and touch and ensures you don’t lose a lid.
Dishwasher-safe: Cadence Capsules are top rack dishwasher-friendly, making cleaning easy when you’re ready to swap the contents out for something else.
Woman-owned: We love supporting women-owned businesses!
Sustainable: We also love an eco-conscious brand and the fact these small travel bottles are reusable. Those efforts mean a lot, from their compostable packaging to using 20% recycled plastic that would have ended up in the sea otherwise.
Cons:
Price: Let’s talk about the elephant in the room here. As much as I love the products, the downside is their steep price tag, especially if you need 7+ Capsules (like me) and customized labels.
Ultimately, no one needs Cadence Capsules. They are a luxury and one that I thoroughly enjoy when I’m traveling. Are they nice to have? Absolutely. Are they a necessity? Of course not.
But if they’re within budget for you, I’d say go for it. They will, without a doubt, upgrade your travel game.
Size: While the Capsules save space, I wish they were bigger. I don’t use Cadence for body wash, shampoo, or conditioner because the Capsules aren’t big enough to hold a week’s worth. Instead, I use these travel squeeze bottles from Amazon for some of my personal care products.
While I did order body wash and conditioner labels, I used them for other related toiletries (for example, I have hair oil in my conditioner Capsule).
For other toiletries like moisturizers or cleansers, the Capsule size is perfect for a one to two-week trip.
Maybe Cadence will come out with a larger size option in the future—fingers crossed.
Tiles: The magnetic tops that act as labels are an excellent idea, so you can swap them out quickly. But if you drop a Capsule while in the shower, your tile will fly.
It’s not a big deal if you can quickly recover them and pop them back on, but there have definitely been a couple of times where I’ve been like, where did my tile go, and is it gone forever?
Cadence Capsules Review: Top Collections
1. Originals – Set of 6
The Originals – Set of 6 is my recommended collection to get the most out of these on your travels.
The original Capsules can store oil cleansers, powder shampoo, cream face moisturizer, vitamin supplements, and face wash.
Since my routines for personal care have multiple steps, getting a bundle of six is more cost-efficient than getting 3-4 singular units.
You can label your set of six Capsules however you want in this collection. I would recommend this for those who want more freedom with their usage.
2. The Honeycomb – Set of 7 Flex
This seven-piece bundle is perfect to keep your routine in order. I would say that this collection is the most versatile in terms of keeping your routine consistent.
There are seven Capsules to quickly identify which supplements you are taking for the day.
I sometimes forget whether I’ve had my daily vitamins and take them twice by accident, so this Honeycomb Set is the perfect solution.
3. Starter Set
The aesthetic Starter Set helps prioritize your skincare routine with handy labels and icons.
With three small and three medium Capsules, this set has everything you need for a weekend getaway.
If you’re new to Cadence and unsure which products to try first, the Starter Set is an excellent option.
That’s the end of my Cadence Capsules review—let me know which ones caught your eye! I genuinely think Cadence Capsules are the most elevated travel containers out there.
If you travel quite a bit, Cadence is worth it. Keeping up with your skincare and routines (or keeping your Cadence, as the brand refers to it) is made easier with these little capsules.
If you decide to purchase any products from this Cadence Capsules review, tag me on Insta (@wtfab) so I can see how you customize and use them!
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FAQs
Cadence travel Capsules are TSA-safe and can be brought in your carry-on and checked bags.
A Cadence Capsule can hold about 0.56 ounces.
It depends on what product you’re storing. Generally speaking, a Cadence pill case can store skincare products for 1-2 weeks, 2+ weeks for liquids like serums, and 2-3 days for pills. Check out their capacity calculator in every product description for more specific questions.
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
