Top 10 Holiday Essentials
We can’t stress enough the importance of good quality suncare – if you’re going to a sunny spot, this really is THE suitcase essential, to protect skin against UV rays, sun damage and burning (which can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and much worse). Clinique’s comprehensive range for face and body is a winner with us – there are sprays, creams and a choice of SPF all packaged in sunshine yellow, so you’re bound to find the one to suit you. And head to <a href=http://www.sunsmart.org.uk target=_new>www.sunsmart.org.uk</a> for more information on staying safe in the sun this summer.
Available at <a href=http://www.clinique.co.uk target=_new>www.clinique.co.uk</a>
If you're jetting off to sunnier climes this summer, now's the time to get stocking up on beach babe beauty and tropical essentials - and we're not just talking sun lotion here. Don't go hauling a suitcase of oversized bottles and compacts through Departures though, as we've rounded up the best of holiday beauty to bring you the ultimate list of products you NEED to have in your suitcase.
Charles Worthington Sunshine Takeaways, From £1.65
Sun protection ain’t just for skin you know – in the summer months hair can become dry from exposure to heat and UV rays, so it’s worth stocking up on these mini bottles of Charles Worthington’s Sun-Shine range before you even set foot on a beach. Each one has built-in UV protection and helps reduce sea-salt induced frizz and tangling.
Available from <a href=http://www.boots.com target=_new>www.boots.com</a>
Bobbi Brown Shimmering Body Oil, £24.47
This little bottle of glistening body oil is all you need for a guaranteed Gisele-like, full body glow. It’s infused with flecks of pink and platinum pearls and Bobbi Brown’s Party perfume, and the essential oil blend is absorbed instantly for some serious hydration after a hard day spent in the sun.
Available from Bobbi Brown counters and <a href=http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk target=_new>www.bobbibrown.co.uk</a>
Clinique SPF 30 Face & Body Sun Protection, From £13.21
We can’t stress enough the importance of good quality suncare – if you’re going to a sunny spot, this really is THE suitcase essential, to protect skin against UV rays, sun damage and burning (which can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and much worse). Clinique’s comprehensive range for face and body is a winner with us – there are sprays, creams and a choice of SPF all packaged in sunshine yellow, so you’re bound to find the one to suit you. And head to <a href=http://www.sunsmart.org.uk target=_new>www.sunsmart.org.uk</a> for more information on staying safe in the sun this summer.
Available at <a href=http://www.clinique.co.uk target=_new>www.clinique.co.uk</a>
Essie Neon Minis, £15.95
Go for Club Tropicana with Essie’s hot, hot, hot nail polish collection of neon brights. There’s one to match every beach to bar outfit, and what’s best, they now come in the dinkiest of bottles - which means you can fit all four in your suitcase.
Available from <a href=http://www.nailsbymail.co.uk target=_new>www.nailsbymail.co.uk</a>
NARS The Multiple Bronzer, £27
Steamy summer evenings call for fuss-free, sexbomb make-up so invest in one of NARS’ cult Multiple sticks. The latest version, The Multiple Bronzer, features an oil-free, cream to powder texture that’s great for subtle highlighting – use on eyes, lips and cheeks for a gorgeous golden glow.
Available from <a href=http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk target=_new>www.narscosmetics.co.uk</a>
Malibu Tan Prolonging After Sun Lotion, £3.99
Don’t let your best efforts on the beach go to waste – care for sun-exposed skin with this Aloe Vera-infused lotion. It’ll stave off post-holiday peeling, deeply hydrate and help prolong your tan long after you touch back down on Blighty’s shores.
Available from <a href=http://www.malibubabes.co.uk target=_new>www.malibubabes.co.uk</a>
Molton Brown Ultra Balm, £25
For the ultimate in multi-purpose, cure-all products, look no further than Molton Brown’s new, petroleum-free Ultra Balm. It might seem a little on the pricy side for such a small tube, but a little of this wonder product goes a long way – packed with extracts of African desert plants and lotus flowers, it soothes and comforts dry and chapped skin, boosts overall condition and creates a protective barrier against the damaging effects of wind and sun.
Available from Molton Brown boutiques and <a href=http://www.moltonbrown.co.uk target=_new>www.moltonbrown.co.uk</a>
Paper Plane Wash Bag, £19.99
Store your holiday beauty booty in style with one of Paper Plane’s sweet wash bags, which all come in the style of post cards and air mail packages. The GLAMOUR.com girls love, love, love this roomy, parcel-inspired zippy bag – the quote reads, “Wash your face and wash your feet, now it’s time to fall asleep.” Awww!
Available from <a href=http://www.totally-funky.co.uk target=_new>www.totally-funky.co.uk</a>
Pixi Must Have Kit, £20
Instead of lugging around a heap of compacts, downsize your overflowing make-up bag travel-style with this adorably tiny quick-fix kit. The little leather wallet holds four mini brushes, a zip purse to hold bits and bobs and a super-slim palette of lip, eye and blush colours. Choose from three different colour combos for easy holiday glamour.
Available from <a href=http:// www.asos.com target=_new>www.asos.com</a>
Kiehl’s Minis Travel Bag, £25 per set
Globe-trotting fans of Kiehl’s will love these new, super-cute miniature travel sizes of the brand’s cult classics. The tiny bottles are now home to most of Kiehl’s cult classics, including the skin-smoothing Crème de Corps and the coconut-based Amino Acid shampoo; choose your faves to fill up this chic (and biodegradable) pouch that’ll see you through customs in style.
Available from Kiehl’s boutiques and <a href=http://www.spacenk.co.uk target=_new>www.spacenk.co.uk</a>
