Don’t we all want to look beautiful on holiday, but without the fuss? Well, it’s all in the prep, says beauty expert Jo Glanville-Blackburn. Here’s what beauty buys to pack to make a tropical break a truly effortless holiday.
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For Effortless Cleansing
Try to avoid big tubes and glass jars when packing. Go for buys that are compact enough to stay in your hand luggage instead.
Top tip: Pack the teeniest of facial-cleansing brushes. We like Foreo Luna Mini 2, R2 500.
For Protecting Against The Elements
Anti-pollution skincare is hot property right now and helps to ward off sunspots through damage from free radicals. Look for antioxidant care such as Ren Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist, R540 for 60ml, with detoxifying alfa-glucan and pollution-protecting biosaccharide gum.
Top tip: If you’re using a water mist, make sure to blot your skin with a tissue and add a moisturiser after, otherwise you actually risk dehydrating skin as the water evaporates.
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For In-Shower Smoothness
Veet In-shower Hair Removal Cream, R95,99 for 150ml, removes leg hair within six minutes. It also smells delicious and is available in beautifully fresh jasmine and lily fragrances.
For Moisture Top-Ups
…and a hint of colour, Labello Fruity Shine Lip Balm in Strawberry Shine, R26,99, makes lips look healthier in a jiffy! It’s also perfect to buff on the tops of cheekbones for a fast summer glow on and off the beach.
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For If You’ve Had Too Much Sun
Sling in a sachet of a skin-loving vitamin-enriched serum, like Skin Republic’s CoQ10 + Caviar Face Sheet Mask, R45 for one, with anti-ageing vitamin E. It’s the perfect antidote for stressed-out skin.
By Jo Glanville-Blackburn. Additional words Martinique Stevens
