I'm a Beauty Editor—This Is Every Product I'm Packing for My Next Holiday
Lucy Williams always provides endless holiday (and beauty) inspo.
No matter the occasion, I always overpack, justifying every additional item with a ‘you never know.’ Back to see my parents’ for a couple of nights? We’re talking five different outfit combinations, at least. An impromptu staycation? Let’s add in another four pairs of shoes and three similar-looking jackets. A trip to the coast? You best believe I’m packing every bikini I own. And no, I probably won't even make it into the sea.
If you think that’s bad, don’t even get me started on my thought process when packing beauty products, which win in the weight department hands down. Because of course I’ll need the four variations of curling iron and that purple-toned eyeshadow palette I’ve never once used before. Hey, you never know.
However, when you’re packing to go a little further afield you have to be slightly more methodical in your thinking—going over your allotted kg could set you back, after all. Plus, if you only have hand luggage, packing becomes like a fine art.
So I thought what better time to share with you the skincare, makeup and haircare products that will 100% make the cut, which really does say a lot. Read on for my product recommendations and tips and tricks for beauty packing effectively this summer.
The Beauty Editor-Approved Packing List:
1. The Flay Lay Co. Open Makeup Bag
2. Space NK Large Travel Bag
3. Hello Sunday The Everyday One SPF 50
4. Nuxe Tanning Sun Oil Face & Body
5. Ouai St Barts Body Crème
6. Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Micellar Water
7. Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser
8. Vichy Mineral 89 72Hr Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane Moisture Boosting Cream
9. Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Set
10. Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
11. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Nude Glow
12. Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush
13. e.l.f Skin Bronzing Drops
14. Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner
15. Vieve Soul Shadows
16. Eyeko Limitless Mascara in Brown
17. Rimmel Long Lasting Lip Liner in Cappuccino
18. Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment
19. Lumene Dewy Glow Setting Spray
1. The Flat Lay Co. Open Makeup Bag
I cannot explain to you how much this makeup bag has changed my life. Dramatic? Yes. But it's the truth. I usually do my makeup on the floor in front of the mirror and the amount of times I've rustled around trying to find a product while simultaneously spilling something on the carpet is pretty shocking (I'm exceptionally clumsy.) The drawstring bag lays flat in a circular shape, giving you a full view of your products and features zipped and Velcro pockets on the outside and inside, cushioned fabric to protect glass bottles, and elasticated bands to hold your tools and brushes securely. As you can see above, it's how I pack my makeup for all occasions.
2. Space NK Large Travel Bag
3. Hello Sunday The Everyday One SPF 50
4. Nuxe Tanning Sun Oil Face & Body SPF 50
5. Ouai St. Barts Body Crème
6. Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Micellar Water
7. Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser
8. Vichy Mineral 89 72Hr Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane Moisture Boosting Cream
9. Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Set
I always like to take a travel hair set with me on holiday, and the 6-oil blend in this line of products helps to soften, moisturise and protect the hair. Just the ticket after a day in the sun and sea, and great at getting my hair to look really smooth whether I blow-dry it or leave it to dry naturally.
10. Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
11. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Nude Glow
12. Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush
13. e.l.f Skin Bronzing Drops
I have been absolutely loving this product. It's great for adding to foundation as you develop more of a tan on holiday, as well as using as a contour to softly sculpt my cheekbones. I also like to wear it on its own when I feel like I need a bit of colour but don't want to do a full makeup look. For that price, it's worth adding a few to your basket.
14. Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner
15. Vieve Soul Shadows
16. Eyeko Limitless Lengthening Mascara in Brown
17. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Liner in Cappuccino
18. Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment
19. Lumene Dewy Glow Setting Spray
Mollie Burdell is a freelance beauty editor, presenter and host. She trained as a makeup artist at the prestigious Delamar Academy, covering everything from prosthetics and theatre to TV and film, and then went on to graduate from university with a First Class Honours degree in journalism. After completing internships at Grazia, Look, Cosmopolitan and Stylist, she landed her first writer role at Superdrug's Dare magazine. Mollie then joined the Harrods content team as a beauty writer before being promoted to the deputy beauty editor. There, she developed the content strategy, tone of voice and creative identity for H Beauty—Harrods's standalone regional beauty stores.
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