Travelling can be amazing. You see stunning places, discover animals you never knew existed and try mouth-watering cuisines… but it can also be a massive pain in the butt for beauty lovers.
Sure, a once-in-a-lifetime experience beats any beauty blunder, but if you can avoid encountering any of these #firstworldproblems, your travels will be all the more sweeter.
#1 Your shampoo leaked and now everything in your toiletry bag is covered in gooey liquid.
Solution: LUSH Jumping Juniper Solid Shampoo Bar – this baby will remain solid until you’re ready to lather.
#2 The thought of your toothbrush rolling around in a bag full of other products gives you the heebie-jeebies.
Solution: Toothbrush cover – an easy way to protect your bristles from any nasties.
#3 You’re not going to have access to a shower for two days. TWO DAYS!
Solution: Mitchum Clinical Deodorant Pure Fresh– providing up to 48 hours of sweat protection, this deodorant is a travel must-have.
#4 Your eyes are so red from the lack of sleep on the flight – thank you crying baby.
Solution: Murine® Clear Eyes– with a few quick drops (and blinks), and you’ll be looking lively again.
#5 You’re sporting mozzie bites the size of golf balls, and they’re so itchy, you’d really like to roll around in a pile of hay.
Solution: Thursday Plantation 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil– this compact bottle not only soothes bites, but it can also be used as an antiseptic for minor cuts and breakouts.
#6 When your man won’t let you pack a hair-dryer because it takes up too much room.
Solution: Hot muk smoothing serum– take that, humidity!
#7 Nobody realises how much they enjoy their daily number twos until they’re suddenly taken away.
Solution: Metamucil Fibre Caps – they’ll help to get things moving again without going overboard.
#8 Riding a camel to the hotel seemed like a great idea, until you find out that the bumpy ride left you with a cracked blush/bronzer.
Solution: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer and Natio Cream Blush Stick– stick to liquid and cream versions of your favourite ‘enhancers’. If you find them in stock form, that’s a room-saving bonus.
#9 Your skin is so dry, you’re too scared to smile in photos in case it cracks.
Solution: Besides slathering on moisturiser every chance you get, proactively pack one of the Essenzza Health Moisturise + Smooth silk masks. Though there are three masks in a pack, each comes in an individual sachet so you can easily squeeze one into your bag. Plus, you don’t need a bathroom to use it!
#10 Dilemma: no nail polish can withstand a six-week trip but the thought of busted bottles in your bag has you hyperventilating.
Solution: Elegant Touch Envy Wraps – Colour Wash Mix & Match – no glass here, just stick on and go!
What is the biggest beauty problem you’ve come across when travelling? How did you solve it?
Doesn’t everyone’s shampoo leak? and how about the wet towel that leaves all toiletries so smelly and damp? ohhh the joys of travelling ….almost miss it now!