The long-awaited summer has finally come, bringing the time for holidays with it. You must already be preparing to pack your bags or at least mentally sort out the clothes in the closet in search of ideal items for a vacation. If everything is more or less clear with the clothes, the cosmetic bag is usually packed at the last moment, and so many of the important items remain forgotten.
As soon as you think about what kind of cosmetics you might need, questions start to rummage in your head: how to choose the necessary tubes among your favorite ones? Will decorative cosmetics be useful? And how can you properly form a travel set? Geniusbeauty.com decided to help you with this difficult matter.
To begin with, let’s answer the first pressing question: you don’t need to take the entire beauty arsenal with you, you definitely won’t use most of the means you take in a hurry, so it’s much wiser to make a list of the necessary ones.
Sunscreen products
We distinguish them in a separate category since they are among the most necessary means in summer. If you are planning a beach holiday, you cannot manage without a sunscreen or body oil. The sun is very active in summer, so you’d better look for SPF 30, and if you are a proud owner of snow-white skin, it is better to buy SPF 50. Do not forget to regularly update the sunscreen protection (every 40 minutes, or each time after you swim – if your sunscreen is not waterproof). Remember that sunburns are a direct way to aging, premature wrinkles, hyperpigmentation or even more dangerous consequences.
When it comes to the face, it is better to take a separate sunscreen, which is lighter in texture and will help avoid clogging of the pores. It should also have a higher SPF level because the skin of the face is exposed to UV radiation longer than the body.
When on vacation, you will certainly need an after-tanning product to soothe the skin heated by sunbathing.
Facial Treatment
Micellar water
Cleansing is an obligatory stage of skin care, even on vacation. Micellar water is a versatile option for gentle removal of sebum, dirt, and makeup. It does not cause dryness, does not clog pores, does not cause allergic reactions and is suitable even for hypersensitive skin. Just do not forget to wash it away.
Moisturizing tissue masks
Masks moisturize the skin perfectly well and will be real salvation after a long journey or flight. It is better to take a set of 7-10 pieces because they will be useful in case you need to eliminate the consequences of excessive sunbathing. When buying, please make sure that the masks do not contain acids, retinol, petrolatum, and glycerin.
Face and eye cream
Choose your favorite creams from your arsenal, preferring light textures – emulsions, gels, and serums. Dense options can be heavy. The ideal solution would be mini-versions of the same products – they are no longer heavy and are designed specifically for travel (in this case, you can take moisturizing and nourishing options).
Lip balm
A lip balm is a must-have not only for the vacation. In summer, it is especially important. The skin of the lips is delicate and sensitive, it reacts to temperature changes, sea salt, and sand. This is the reason why moisturizing is vital. It is better if the lip balm contains SPF filters.
Thermal water
This is the product that will be your salvation during any trip. With the help of thermal water, you can refresh yourself and soothe the skin, which is heated by the sun, without drying it excessively. It is better to choose the option that includes selenium.
Shower gel
The shower gel is available at hotels, but if you have sensitive skin that is prone to redness and allergies, it is better to take a familiar product from home. Do not forget about intimate soap as well.
Nourishing body cream
The skin of the body needs nutrition all year round, but after exposure to sunlight and salt water, it is simply vital because lotion or nutritious oil should not be forgotten.
Hair care products
Shampoo and conditioner should be taken from the home. You can easily find travel versions and should do this because hotel options may not be suitable for you.
Hair mask
Sun rays and salt water affect the health and beauty of your hair quite gravely. Therefore, if you do not want to have straws instead of luxurious curls, do not forget to take a nourishing mask that will take care of their restoration.
When collecting decorative cosmetics for vacation, we recommend to give preference to basic products:
- the foundation that will help to hide skin imperfections, even the color, and skin relief. You can save space in a cosmetic bag by choosing a universal product, for example, a BB- or CC-cream, which may contain not only SPF but also hyaluronic acid and various caring ingredients. Of course, such a cream will not replace skincare thoroughly, but it will definitely protect your skin from the effects of excessive ultraviolet radiation.
- a concealer that will hide bruises and imperfections around the eyes.
- refreshing blush, which is absolutely indispensable under any circumstances. In the case of tan, it will emphasize your beauty, and in a cold country, it will refresh your appearance in a matter of seconds.
- eyebrow pencil or mascara to emphasize the eyebrows a little and to adjust the shape.
- mascara is an integral part of the makeup of any girl and any woman!
It is also worth putting 2-3 lip products in a cosmetic bag. One of them should be neutral or of your usual color (for nude makeup), another product is a gloss or tint-gloss, and the third option is a bright lipstick, which can help you focus on the lips – wine, red or plum colors. It will turn your usual makeup into cocktail or evening makeup in the blink of an eye.
Try to also find a place in your cosmetic bag for the highlighter that will lighten your skin and make it a little fresher. You can leave the whole tube at home and squeeze a little creamy texture into a small travel-size container.
What else should be put in a cosmetic bag?
When on vacation, tweezers, a hairbrush, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a deodorant and a manicure set will all come in handy, so be sure to put them in your makeup bag.