20 summer beauty essentials to pack for your 2016 holiday
From delicious-smelling summer perfumes to an effective SPF for face and body, there are a number of beauty bits which are holiday packing essentials.
Knowing what to pack for your summer vacay can be a bit of a challenge, especially when it comes to your hair, makeup and beauty stash. You have to be picky with your summer beauty in order to fit everything in a limited space, yet it's crucial you remember certain bits - especially if you fear you may not be able to buy them out there or at the airport.
We've whittled it down to 20 must-have products - take a look below to see what made the cut for 2016...
A time-saving aftersun formula
Aftersun just got really clever and savvy. Vichy's new formula allows you to save time by soothing and cooling skin whilst you shower. This in turn helps to enhance and prolong your tan, while adding moisture back in.
Vichy Ideal Soleil After Sun, £8.66, <a href="http://www.escentual.com/vichy/vichysuncare25/?cu=GBP&gclid=CIrJ3YKO2s0CFcO4GwodkzMNRg"target="_new">Vichy<a>
A quick and easy way to remove makeup
After a long day, all you want to do is remove your makeup quickly and easily. While many wipes aren't great for skin, these Clinique micellar towelettes are gentle yet seriously effective. They're also great for throwing in your beach bag and taking with you on-the-go.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Towelettes, £16, <a href="http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/4323/40885/Just-Arrived/Take-The-Day-Off-Face-and-Eye-Cleansing-Towelettes"target="_new">Clinique<a>
A bright summer lip shade
Going on holiday means embracing brighter, bolder and braver lip shades. Ditch your nude lipstick in favour of a red, orange or hot pink. We love Charlotte Tilbury's new Hot Lips collection - this one is Electric Poppy.
Hot Lips Lipstick in Electric Poppy, £23, <a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/hot-lips-lipstick-electric-poppy.html"target="_new">Charlotte Tilbury<a>
A summery fragrance, £33
We're big fans of the original unisex CK One scent, and absolutely cannot get enough of this zingy summer version. This citrusy, fresh fragrance will make you feel summer-ready in a single spritz. Just make sure your boyfriend doesn't steal it from your shelf...
CK One Summer, <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Calvin-Klein-CK-Summer-One-Eau-de-Toilette-100ml_1661699/"target="_new">Calvin Klein<a>
A refreshing tan top-up
It's always safer to stay out of the sun and use a tanning product to fake your glow. While some can feel a little heavy to use on holiday, James Read's latest addition is light, fragrant and gradual. Take this on holiday with you to top up your tan on the way.
James Read H20 Tan Mist, £20, <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/James-Read-Tan-H2O-Tan-Mist-100ml"target="_new">Vichy<a>
A vibrant nail shade
You know what looks great with a holiday glow? A bright, fun nail shade, of course! We're obsessed with Essie's new gel formulas, and this peachy coral shade is one of our favourites.
Looks To Thrill Gel Couture Nail Polish, £9.99, <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Essie-Gel-Couture-Nail-Colour-250-Looks-to-Thrill_1854179/"target="_new">Essie<a>
A 'covers-all-bases' tinted moisturiser
Ditch your heavy foundation in favour of a light tinted moisturiser or BB cream this summer. We love bareminerals' Complexion Rescue, which not only has the perfect finish and level of coverage, but also contains an SPF30.
Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser, £27 <a href="http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/Complexion-Rescue-Tinted-Hydrating-Gel-Cream---Sienna/UK74306,en_GB,pd.html?cm_ven=Google&cm_cat=GPS&cm_pla=74306&cm_ite=all&gclid=CKr3582T2s0CFYdAGwodxLoNpw"target="_new">bareminerals<a>
A versatile bronzer
Your holidays are all about opting for a lighter, less powdery-based product, which is why we love using liquid bronzers. Benefit's beloved Hoola bronzer now comes in a gel form - which makes it even better for contouring, tanning and adding that extra glow.
Dew The Hoola Bronzer, £22.50,<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/dew-the-hoola"target="_new">Benefit<a>
A good waterproof mascara
Can't go without your mascara, even by the pool? We get it. Everyone needs an effective waterproof formula for a holiday, and Too Faced's infamous Better Than Sex mascara now comes in waterproof. Sold...
Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, £19,<a href="https://www.toofaced.com/p/mascaras/better-than-sex-waterproof-mascara/"target="_new">Too Faced<a>
A detangling hair brush
Hair can get seriously tangled after a day of swimming and lounging by the pool. For this reason, a detangling brush is an essential holiday must-have. One of the best we have found? The Wet Brush.
Classic Wet Brush, £11.99,<a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/the-wet-brush-classic-wet-brush.html"target="_new">Wet Brush<a>
A shampoo & conditioner for beachy waves
There's something about a shampoo and conditioner duo called 'Mermaid Hair' that makes them instantly appealing. Tumbling tousled waves come to mind with these tropical-smelling products - trust us, you won't be disappointed.
Mermaid Shampoo, £26,<a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Mermaid-Shampoo-300ml/105265?gclid=CLm_rYKW2s0CFUqdGwodx4kJBA"target="_new">Mermaid Hair<a>
A SPF for body
The number one beauty product you should always pack for your holiday? Sun cream, of course. Darphin's new formula is moisturising, protecting, and has a rather lovely vibrant packaging.
Soleil Plaisir SPF30, £29, <a href="http://www.darphin.co.uk/product/8446/41862/Gifts/NEW-Soleil-Plaisir-SPF30/Anti-aging-suncare-for-Body/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=GoogleBase--ShoppingFeed--Gifts-_-NEWSoleilPlaisirSPF30&gclid=CILZpI2X2s0CFYdAGwodxLoNpw&gclsrc=aw.ds"target="_new">Darphin<a>
A SPF for face
It's a good idea to bring along a separate sun cream for your face; one that contains a higher SPF factor and is more gentle on the skin. One of our favourites comes from Bioderma.
Tinted Protective Cream, £13, <a href="http://www.escentual.com/bioderma/bioderma081/?cu=GBP&gclid=CKLWmaf8280CFdgaGwodKF0Niw"target="_new">Bioderma<a>
A SPF for hair
Yes, we know it's another product to carry along, but it's really worth protecting your locks from damaging UV rays. Use Aveda's Protective Hair Veil to ensure you return from your holiday with smooth, glossy locks.
Protective Hair Veil, £21.50, <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Aveda-Sun-Care-Protective-Hair-Veil-100m"target="_new">Aveda<a>
A cooling face mist
There's nothing worse than your skin feeling hot and sticky on the beach, or dry on the plane. This is where an energy-boosting face spray comes in handy.
GinZing Treatment Lotion Mist, £18, <a href="http://www.origins.co.uk/product/16832/40234/skincare/See-All-Skincare/GinZing/Energy-boosting-treatment-lotion-mist"target="_new">Origins<a>
A de-frizzing hair oil
No one wants the dreaded humidity hair on holiday. From the hot temperatures to the dry air, there are an array of problems your locks can face during the summer. Morrocanoil's Treatment Light smoothes the hair and makes it smell amazing.
Treatment Light, £31.85, <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Moroccanoil-Light-Oil-Treatment-for-Fine-and-Light-Coloured-Hair-100ml"target="_new">Morrocanoil <a>
A 'does-it-all' makeup palette
Packing a hundred different makeup products for a holiday is a nightmare in terms of space and weight. Whittle your choices down with a cute versatile palette. Stila's latest palette has colours for cheeks and eyes, and comes in four shades.
Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Palette, £28, <a href="https://stila.co.uk/products/perfect-me-perfect-hue-eye-cheek-palette"target="_new">Stila<a>
A moisturising lip balm
Lips can get dry on the plane and in warm weather. Make sure to pack your favourite lip balm to prevent unnecessary chapped lips. We like By Terry's Baume De Rose, which comes in several shades now.
Baume De Rose Balm, £17.50, <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/brands/b/by-terry/baume-de-rose-nutri-couleur-MUK200013321.html"target="_new">By Terry<a>
A wave-enhancing salt spray
Tousled beach waves are the ultimate summer hairstyle. The new Ouai wave spray helps to enhance your beachy style to perfection.
Wave Spray, £22, <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/ouai-haircare-wave-spray.html"target="_new">Ouai<a>
An essential summer kit
This box contains so many of your summer essentials, from a bright lip shade to a cooling sheet mask. And at £20, it's a total steal!
Summer Edit Beauty Box, £20, <a href="http://www.latestinbeauty.com/collections/collections/the-glamour-summer-edit.html"target="_new">GLAMOUR<a>
