It’s that time of year when the holidays are lined up, the air has turned crisp and your workload has somehow lightened. With wanderlust kicking into high gear, the next few months ask for a long vacay. However, as you hit pause on the daily grind and indulge in some R&R, one thing that refuses to take a break is your skin. It demands your attention, no matter the destination.
But if packing light is the name of the game, narrowing down your beauty essentials is key. Lucky for you, we’ve done the hard part. Here are five travel-friendly beauty must-haves you need to throw in that suitcase.
Sensitive skin girlies, we see you. Clinique’s mineral sunscreen is designed to swaddle sensitive skin with an oil-free formula that offers up an invisible finish. Known to feel feathery light on the skin, the gentle composition also makes it suitable for use in delicate areas, such as around the eyes.
Black Honey is the moody-but-soft lip shade that went viral on TikTok, sold out globally and proved that ‘90s beauty is always in. Universally flattering, buildable and impossibly chic, it’s one of those ‘you, but cooler’ shades that’s never not on-trend.
Another viral favourite, you’ll love this one if you prefer a more subtle lip look. With a balmy, conditioning formula, it contains just a slight hint of pigment that is buildable to your preferred level. Its unique black honey shade is famous for flattering every skin tone and is ideal for everyday wear. Pick this one up for the gym, the office, or pair it up with a brown lip liner for dinner dates.
“This is the lipstick I grab without thinking when I want that second-skin feel. The color melts into my natural lip shade, so it looks like my lips with a subtle glossy glow. It keeps them soft too, so I skip balm. I wear it for everything from coffee runs to nights out and it always works. I already bought a backup. I don’t think I’ve ever finished a lipstick this fast.”