Heading away this holiday season? Believe it or not, you don’t need to pack your entire bathroom cupboard and the kitchen sink to look good (you won’t have any room left for those fab holiday buys if you do!).
When packing for any holiday, the key is to be smart about the beauty products you pack – and it just so happens that we have the highest qualifications when it comes to travel-friendly beauty know-how! So before you head anywhere, be sure to have these holiday beauty essentials on your checklist…
Look fresh for under 50 (mL that is!)
If you’re jetting off on an airplane, your beauty products will be banished to your check-in luggage (or – gasp – the bin!), unless they come in at 50mL or less. While this is fine if your flight is just a few hours long, anything more and you’re going to want to freshen up – especially if you have a stopover in between.
KiND Travel Pack is the perfect in-flight companion as it contains four beauty essentials (a Soothing Hydramist, a Botanical Body Wash, an Essential Moisture, and an Everyday Face Wash) in a cabin approved travel pack. It’s packed full of nourishing botanicals and can be shared by everyone in the family – so if you pack it in your man’s carry-on luggage you’ll have more room in yours for Duty Free shopping!
Got a bub on board? You’ll love the GAIA Natural Baby Starter Kit, which contains a Baby Bath & Body Wash, a Baby Shampoo, a Baby Moisturiser, a Skin Soothing Lotion, and a Baby Massage Oil (pretty much everything you and your bub could need!) in handy 50mL bottles.
Stockist: KiND Travel Pack, $55, 02 9081 0222 or visit http://www.mankindonline.ashop.com.au/
Don’t get caught unaw-hairs
You may have put your life on hold for your holiday, but believe it or not, your hair will continue to grow – even while you’re on vacation (how dare it??!). Finding a beauty therapist you can trust is hard enough in your hometown, let alone overseas or in a different city, so it’s best not to take any risks and rather rely on a good old-fashioned razor while you’re away.
The Philips Ladyshave Wet & Dry is compact, battery-operated (so no need to worry about international voltage), and can be used wet or dry, which allows for easy hair removal in any situation. It also comes with a nifty comb attachment to help trim and shape your bikini area, which is something that’s always welcome on a beach holiday!
Multi-task like a madwoman
Who can be bothered to spend hours in front of the bathroom mirror when there are sights to be seen and beaches to relax on? Definitely not me! But if the thought of stepping out completely barefaced scares the living daylights out of you, then listen up and listen good: it’s time to invest in a multi-tasking skin perfector. Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream is a daily all-in-one moisturiser that protects you from the sun (with SPF 15), provides sheer tinted coverage, helps to even out your complexion, reduces sun spots and imperfections and boosts a healthy glow. That’s a lot of benefits for one beauty product! Plus a tube of Garnier BB Cream is only 50mL too so you can take it in your hand luggage on the plane and sport skin like a celeb when you touchdown – woo hoo!
Manage your make-up expectations
As much as you may love to experiment with different make-up looks when you’re at home, you’re just not going to be able to do that while on holiday (again, too much time spent in front of the mirror is a waste of precious holiday hours beauties!!). So be smart about the make-up you pack and choose as many two-in-ones as you can.
Australis Double Decker Eye Duos are perfect for a holiday as they feature a loose powder eyeshadow (perfect for daytime) and a metallic cream eyeshadow (amazing for nighttime) in one compact pack. Team it with a slick of waterproof mascara and a two-in-one cheek and lip tint (we love mememe Cheek & Lip Tint) and you’ll be guaranteed to look gorgeous!
Downsize on your hair ‘do
Despite the fact that you might use your hair-dryer, hair straightener and curling tongs on a daily basis, you don’t need to take them all on holiday with you. I repeat: you don’t need to take them all on holiday with you. Seriously. Not only is it a waste of space in your suitcase, but it’s also a pain in the a** to lug them around everywhere you go. Invest in a mini version of your straightening irons (we love VS Sassoon Mini Pro Ceramic Straightener) and I promise you you’ll be set. Most hotels will have a hairdryer in the room, and you can use your straightening irons to curl or smooth your hair – plus most mini versions of styling tools feature dual voltage so you can use them anywhere in the world.
Just don’t forget to pack miniature versions of your favourite hair styling essentials such as a heat protection spray, and a UV protection spray if you’re spending time in the sun.
Win! We’ve got one KiND Travel Pack to give away! For your chance to win, simply tell us in the comments section of this article, what your travel-happy beauty essentials are and why?
Competition closes midnight Sunday 1st January 2012.
What are your travel-happy beauty essentials and why?
