Staying fresh is hard enough in our own temperate climes; with all the sun, sand and sangria of a summer holiday it can be nigh on impossible! Professional make up artist Gintare Lisauskiene shares her summer holiday saviours...
As I write this, I’m half way through packing to go on holiday for 2 weeks. Every time I go away I bring my beauty essentials with me; the same products I use on a daily basis. I keep a prepped holiday beauty bag sitting in my otherwise empty suitcase all year round, ready for my next destination – be it a staycation or a trip abroad. This allows me to relax and not worry about rushing to the local pharmacy in Capri to buy something that ‘will do’, if that's even an option – sometimes in middle of the Mediterranean the next shop selling beauty essentials is 20 minutes away… by sea plane!
For myself, stress free travelling is all about knowing I won't have to worry about my skin having a bad reaction to a new product while I’m being affected by jet lag, the sun and salty water. It's always better to be safe than sorry. So without further ado, here are my summer holiday saviours!
1) Aromatherapy Associates essential oils – £19
“They are travel sized – perfect for hand luggage!”
2) Omorovicza, Queen of Hungary Mist – £48
“This toner purifies and hydrates; it's very refreshing on the airplane.”
3) Seche Vite – £2.95
“Because seawater removes shine from your toes and hands I always reapply a clear top coat every other day.”
4) Jo Malone Body Scrub – £72
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“The vitamin E helps to maintain an even tan and the scrub is great for soft, smooth skin.”
5) Lancaster Sun Beauty – £16.45
“This miracle product deepens your tan and protects your skin.”
6) Smith and Cult Nail Polish – £19
“Choosing lighter colours make chips less visible.”
7) Less is More Elderflower Hair Salt Spray – £25
“This keeps my hair as stylish and moisturized as possible in the sunshine.”
8) Tan-Luxe Tanning Water – £33
“Spray-on water that develops into a gorgeous, glowing tan, without having to bake in the sun.”
9) La Prairie Facial Foam Cleanser – £57
“A little bit of this goes a long way to remove makeup without stripping your skin.”
10) Clarins Hand Cream – £21
“Hands are a tell-tale point for ageing, so taking care of them in the sun is essential.”
11) Chanel Chance Eau Tendre – £62
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“This unique, delicate, fruity-floral scent is bright and fresh yet smooth and sophisticated. This is my go-to happy fragrance.”
Gintare Lisauskiene is founder and CEO of Blossom and Jasmine Beauty Salon, for more information visit: blossomandjasmine.com
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