Before you jet off on that last minute holiday, make sure you pack these great new holiday essentials.

1. Get that summer glow before you even step foot on the beach with IsaDora's bronzing powder (€24.95). I find that this great new compact is perfect for adding a touch of shimmer to your face, décolleté, shoulders and arms, helping you to achieve that instant sunkissed look so you'll blend in with all the other holiday makers who have already been hitting the beach. Available in three different shades this shimmering terracotta powder is easily applied with IsaDora's new Bronzing Body Brush (€19.95). This large high precision kabuki brush, is made from sterilized natural hair, and makes for quick and easy powder application.

2. One product which will prove popular with everyone on holidays (even your other half) is Lush's Breath of Fresh Air toning water (€5.50) This refreshing spray contains spring water, fresh seawater, aloe gel, and mineral rich seaweed and helps to avoid dehydration, as well as moisturising and softening the skin.

3. Of all the make-up errors we can make on holidays, the biggest has to be wearing heavy mascara and eyeliner, which no matter how well you apply, will end up smudging and running in the summer heat. If you want to avoid the panda look then you simply have to invest in a good waterproof mascara and eyeliner like Smashbox's Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner (€18) and Limitless Lash Mascara (€22). Smashbox's new gel-eye liner glides on easily and is completely waterproof so whether you're beaching, swimming or clubbing it will stay put. Likewise, Smashbox's Limitless Lash Mascara is completely waterproof and will last all day whether you're away in the blistering heat or at home in the rain. This double-ended product has a smudge and flake-resistant waterproof mascara on one end, and a gentle remover on the other end that effortlessly lifts mascara away without tugging or pulling.

4. Save space in your suitcase for all that holiday shopping with one of Lush's solid shampoo bars. These handy must haves can be used for showering or even to wash your clothes with as well as of course, washing your hair. Lush's Seanik bar ( €7.95) is perfect for holidays. It contains two kinds of softening seaweed, nori and Irish moss, which are both excellent at conditioning the hair and sea salt. And with fragrances of lemon, jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom, it smells great too!

5.. Whether we like it or not, the only sun your toes might see this summer will be when you're on your holidays so make sure you take advantage of the moment with lots of gorgeous nail polish. Rimmel do a great range of nail colours at a reasonable price , so even if you'll only get one chance to wear them you won't be out of pocket. Rimmel's 60 second polish (€5.25) is a wide range of colours. Coralicious, Green Envy and Sunrise are especially good with a tan!

6. . If you still haven't found a summer fragrance that you absolutely love then you simply have to try Crabtree & Evelyn's Island Living. This gorgeous new fragrance was created in conjunction with International style setter, India Hicks and in my opinion, it epitomises what a summer scent is all about. With notes of spider lilies, orange blossoms, night blooming jasmine, green leaves and sea spray, this gorgeous fragrance manages to be refreshingly light and airy without being too zesty and will appeal to anyone who likes sweet, floral fragrances. India Hicks Island Living Spider Lily Eau de Toilette is priced €35.

7. If like many others you always end up coming home from holidays paler then when you went then you should make sure you pack Sunshimmer's Instant Tan Mousse (€11.50) This fab mousse is really easy to apply, is transfer resistant and will you a gorgeous instant tan, perfect for fooling your jealous friends when you get back.

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