The essentials for summer holidays
When travelling or on holiday it is easy to forget about your daily beauty maintenance. Sun, sea and sand can be detrimental to our beauty routine, and while we should never forget the SPF, there are other essentials to pack for a great holiday.
Invest in some small reusable plastic bottles to decant your regular skincare and lotions. You can reuse these each time you travel, not only do they save space, it means that you can keep your routine. It’s also worth bringing two cleanse off mitts as these again save space and dry quickly, all you must do is rinse them. It’s more environmentally friendly, too, as they are reusable many times.
I think by now everyone has invested in smaller versions of their favourites such as Murphy Minis, which are small shampoo, conditioners and styling products by Kevin Murphy. When going to the sun I tend to bring the blonde angel as it keeps my colour fresh and my parched hair hydrated. They retail from €7 and the styling products are handy for the handbag too
Protect your lips from harmful UVA and UVB rays with the Uriage Bariesun Lipstick SPF30 (€10). It’s good to protect our lips with a balm in all-weather but add in sun protection with this product for maximum safety from the sun’s rays. It effectively protects lips from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays while restoring softness and comfort. Thanks to its anti UVA-UVB filtering complex, this stick provides high protection, is perfect for everyday use, all year round. With a hydrating base, enriched with vitamins A, C and E as well as essential fatty acids, the stick nourishes lips as well as being water-resistant.
Everyday food and drink can stain your teeth, from the usual culprits of coffee, curry/tomato sauces, to the likes of fruit juices and soft drinks that we tend to indulge more in on holidays. Snacking can have its toll, so avoid yellow stains and keep your smile sparkling whilst travelling with continuous and easy everyday care. These super nifty products from iWhite are the perfect size to travel light with:
*iWhite Teeth Whitening Toothpaste (€9.50). Achieve noticeably white, more pearly teeth with the iWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Toothpaste. Using specialised active ingredients to attack deep tooth staining, this triple action toothpaste is perfect for everyday use. Containing a unique whitening formula which fights against plaque and tartar, it also works to strengthen the teeth whilst restoring enamel. The revolutionary formula strengthens and remineralisers the teeth for the perfect smile! Throw it into your travel bag for that holiday sparkle.
*iWhite Instant (€29.99). Clinically proven to be safe and effective without the use of peroxide, iWhite will give you something to smile about! This tooth whitening kit contains ten prefilled whitening trays, so whitening your teeth on the go has never been easier. They are a ‘no mess product’ allowing you to pop in and out wherever required. To gain the best results, and a sparkling celebrity smile, wear iWhite for five consecutive days. There is no need to clean or boil mouthpieces, mess with syringes or brushes, measure gel or use special rinses, this product is designed to be travel friendly and super easy to use.
Whether you are heading for sunshine or having a staycation, BPerfect Glow on The Go Tanning Travel Kit is all you need for bronzed and glowing holiday skin. The crew at Bperfect have taken the thought out of shopping by creating a golden travel companion. Check in a gorgeous glow in seconds using 10 Second Tan Medium Coconut Mousse (100ml). Remove shoes, belt, jacket and apply 10 Second Tan using the Double-Sided Luxury Tanning Mitt for a flawless finish. Proceed to enhance and highlight your skin with the full-size Golden Glow Body Shimmer. All packed and ready for boarding in a BPerfect Travel Bag and all for €29.95 so you are saving €20. Everyone knows that smart people fake their tan!