Whether you’re whisking away to a tropical escape or headed to the mountains for a break from the city life, vacation time is always sacrosanct. It is when you can sit back, relax and break away from the day-to-day routine you’ve been hustling in. But as you hit snooze on most of your regular errands, there are some things that will still need attention when you’re away. And your beauty routine is one of them. We know that packing skincare products and makeup products can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to travel light. So the key is to pick what’s important and leave behind the fluff. Here’s what to have by your side, during vacation time.
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Makeup Remover
A makeup remover is essential, even if you aren’t planning to wear makeup. Holidays call for a whole lot of sunscreen, which usually requires a double cleansing method to wash off entirely. A cleansing balm or an oil will help breakdown your makeup or sunscreen, so that you can cleanse your skin thoroughly without having to worry about it clogging your pores.
Tira recommends: PAC Total Clean Cleansing Balm Mini
A Gentle Cleanser + Moisturiser
When it comes to travel beauty essentials, hydration is key. Our skin often tends to get dry and dehydrated as the climate changes. Make sure to carry with you a gentle cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin off its natural oils. This will help balance out the moisture levels in your skin, allowing for a healthier, more natural glow. Pair your cleanser with a lightweight moisturiser that will nourish your skin.
Tira recommends: COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
d'you In My Defence Barrier-Building Moisturiser
Face Mist
If you’re out and about, don’t forget to keep a refreshing face mist handy. Ideal for humid holidays, a face mist that contains ingredients like cucumber or rose water will instantly wake you and your skin up (and will also leave you feeling cool).
Tira recommends: Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water Mist
Sunscreen
Your travel beauty essentials kit is incomplete without a trusted sunscreen. Scratch that. No skincare kit is complete without a trusted sunscreen. Opt for a lightweight water- or gel-based sunscreen that will protect your skin without weighing it down and making it look greasy. You can also keep a sunscreen stick handy in your travel bag to top up the protection. Remember, liquid or cream sunscreens are for first application and sunscreen sticks or powders are for reapplication, only. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen on the rest of your body too—a spray makes application easy in harder-to-reach areas.
Tira recommends: Biore Uv Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen With SPF 50+ PA++++
The Derma Co Hyaluronic Sunscreen Stick For Easy Reapplication With SPF 60 PA++
Hand Cream
Make sure to moisturise and rehydrate your hands with a hand cream, which is a vacation beauty essential—especially if you’re on a long-haul flight. Opt for a product that is cabin baggage-friendly (i.e. less than 100 ml), so that you can whip it out whenever your hands feel dry.
Tira recommends: L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
Skin Tint
Holidays are about keeping things fresh and light. So, instead of packing your go-to foundation, go for a skin tint that offers a natural glow. Skin tints are often lightweight and make for the perfect addition to your bag, especially if you’re headed to a tropical destination.
Tira recommends: Maybelline New York Fit Me Fresh Tint With SPF 50 and Vitamin C
Lip & Cheek Tint
Kill two birds with one stone—ensure that you include a lip and cheek tint in your travel makeup bag. It helps hydrate your pout while leaving it with a flush of colour, while also doubling up as a cheek tint, giving you that subtle rosy blush that is oh-so necessary on a holiday.
Tira recommends: KIRO Ph-Play Lip & Cheek Oil - Pink Funfetti
Highlighter
Choose a neutral highlighter that will add a hint of shimmer to your high points and eyes. Avoid extra chunky glitter-based powder—and opt for either subtle shimmers or strobe liquids. This is the best way to keep things natural.
Tira recommends: Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter - Satiny Pink
Mascara
Don’t forget to add a mascara to your travel makeup bag. A little goes a long way with this product. Just one coat is enough to breathe life into your eyes, giving a pop without looking too over-the-top.
Tira recommends: Smashbox Super Fanned Out Mascara - Black
