We're all going on a summer holiday!... Well I'm not :(
But I'm pretty sure the rest of the bloody world is!... Now I'm not going to be your mother and tell you how many pairs of clean knickers to take but I am going to recommend a few things for those SOS situations.. i.e Sea frizz hair or patchy burnt legs after a day sleeping off a hangover on the lilo in the pool..(Yes I have experienced this one!)
Anyway...I thought I would contribute in the only way I can with what I believe is THE essential Holiday List...
The Plane Journey
Ok, so we all know plane journeys can be very boring - and very damaging to our pre-holiday excitement enduced glow! So here are a few products that will help along the way!
De-Hydration
Avene Thermal Spring Water - £6.64 200ml/ £3.15 50ml
This is amazing - and should be owned holiday or no holiday! Great to replenish loss of hydration in the skin and all over the body during flight. Also finds it's uses during your holiday....
- Sunburn
- Razer/wax rash
- Re-fresh/set makeup
- Use as toner after cleansing
.. Or just if your getting a little too sweaty betty around the pool!
Specially formulated for Sensitive/Intolerable skin types!
Avene Rich Compensating Cream - £16.50 50ml
Another Avene product and a little pricey! (Ask a skin consultant in boots for a sample size to try...(They have PLENTY!) ..but Avene really is great for de-hydrated and sensitive skin types.
- Use as a mask after flight in your hotel room or apply on sun burnt areas on face.
On The Beach
Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour SPF15 - £8.00 12.5ml
(Apples, Rubarb, Dark Honey, Sunshine & Rose)Absolutely LOVE these! So ridiculously moisturising, made with 100% organic lanolin which holds 200% of its own weight in moisture (basically a little goes a LONG way)
The colours are so pretty. I have Rubarb, the colourless 101 ointment and Lemonaid Lip Aid (with organic lemon that makes you want to eat your own mouth.)
SPF 15... you do the beach math.
Hawaiin Tropic Spray Oil - £12.76 200ml
If you love the coconut scent, feel and quicker results of a tanning oil and are just a bit stupid in the sun like I am! Then you'll be pleased to know Hawaiian Tropic now go up to an SPF20 in their tanning oils and a 30 in the lotion. Obviously you'll need a higher SPF depending on where in the world your going...
Just be careful!
Also make sure the UVA rating is HIGH! Soltan at boots do 5* So if your a safe sally then that's your purchase!
TIP: Before you drag your burnt bum back to the hotel, get down the the sea and exfoliate with the sand...Just trust me!
AND DONT FORGET PLENTY OF WATER!!!!
...Ok that was my only mommy mode bit!
Back In The Hotel
This is the time where we undo the damage that we did to ourselves in the day... Sunburn, frizzy head of hair, sweaty blotchy face. You get it....
Aussie Take The Heat Range - Price ranges from £3 - £6
Anything with a restorative nature in hair care will be your best friend on holiday. Aussie is great for me as it protects, restores, adds shine.. and knocks the frizz straight out of hair. Even the next day! If you were to get anything from this range make it the Take The Heat 3 Minute Miracle.
Garnier Intensive 7 Days - £4.99 400ml
My 'go-to' body moisturiser. Caters to 5 different skin types. I recommend the Shea Butter for your holiday. You wont see a scaley leg in sight! Absorbs quickly so you can jump into your maxi dress asap.
Cannot fault this product!
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs - £9.95 75ml
Who wants to start loading a load of self tanner on their legs on holiday...errr...not us! Perfect for covering up blotchy sunburn legs if you got a bit carried away with reading Twilight for 2 hours lying on your front! Darn that Edward!
Comes in 4 shades and doesn't react to water during the night, or if you manage to throw a cocktail or 8 down yourself... But washes off nicely in the shower the next day.
MUST HAVE!
Make - up
The important bit... Most would usually stick to non during a beach day. However if your a little self concious like myself, a tinted moisturiser would suffice....
No7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser - £12.00 50ml
It's tough finding a low cost but GOOD tinted moisturiser. This one has a UVA rating of 5* (the highest posible) SPF15 and it leaves skin with a nice radiance and glow to it. Beach worthy!
Collection 2000 Glam Metallics Eye Liner - £2.99 (yes I know!!)
All eyes need on a summer evening of cocktails and the odd rotating bull challenge is a hint of tropic colour. These a perfect and I completely rate Collection 2000 with their eye-liners. The Extreme liquid pen is my holy grail! ... Buy all 5 I say!!
Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof - £10.99
It's volumising, it's lengthening, it's waterproof. Ladies it's all you need!
Prestige SunBaked Mineral Bronzer - £9.49
Half the price of a MAC MSF, but just the same soft shimmery pay off. Available in 3 colours and gives such a yummy sun kissed look to the skin. Used on temples, cheek bones and anywhere the sunlight naturally hits. One of my favourite bronzers of all time!
Well I hope my holiday essentials list helped you out a little more in your product panic!
Anything else you'd like to know?
Anything you'd add?
Happy Holidaying!...
