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    Updated:14 Jul 2015 4:52 PM | Posted by
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    Tell me if this sounds familiar: you’re going on holiday and you literally can’t wait. You get your suitcase out, get your clothes together and start to pack – and all of a sudden you find yourself in a very tough situation. The type of situation that leaves you feeling hot with panic. You call one friend after the other asking for advice, but the fact that they all give you different answers just makes things worse. Your head starts overflowing with different holiday scenarios and you wonder if excess baggage costs are really as high as everyone makes out…

    If you haven’t yet guessed what I’m going on about, I’m talking the common crisis every beauty junkie is bound to face at some stage of their lives – that is, which cosmetics to take on holiday and which to – gasp – leave behind.
    It may sound simple enough, but take it from someone who’s been there (way too many times) – it can cause even the most levelheaded of girls to lose it on the bathroom floor.

    And since we all know that too much stressing and sobbing will only leave us with puffy eyes, wrinkles and rivers of mascara running down our cheeks, we thought we’d provide a solution. So get your pen and paper ready, because we’re about to reveal the essential cosmetic companions – for any type of trip…

    City sightseeing

    A city-based holiday calls for products designed to keep your skin protected from pollution and make-up that’ll last all day.

    AHAVA Source Face Care 3-in-1 Mineral Toning Cleanser – Not only will this multi-duty product take up minimal space in your suitcase, but it’s also formulated to break down impurities and hydrate your skin – an essential if you’re spending time in the big smoke.

    Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 – perfect to use under make-up, this lightweight, oil-absorbing face sunscreen will keep your complexion protected all day.

    NP Set Pretty Presto – Containing two eyeshadows, a blush, a mini mascara and a lipgloss, this palette will have most of your make-up needs covered.

    Maybelline New York Super Stay 24hr Makeup – if you’re spending your day sightseeing and shopping, you won’t want to be touching up your make-up every hour. So get this long-wearing foundation on your shopping list – it’s guaranteed to go the distance.

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    33 Member Comments

    Yohanna 19 Dec 2016 6:52 PM

    Moisturizer or face oil, ForeoLuna2, Paddle brush and sporty shorts assortment + trainers and singlets.

    talk-a-lot 22 Oct 2014 9:21 AM

    Moisturiser, perfume, bb cream, cleanser, toner, hair product and makeup are my holiday hit list items.

    itslinda 16 Apr 2014 1:25 PM

    Lovely article

    clearcrystalwater 8 Aug 2013 10:48 PM

    The NP Presto palette sounds fantastic!

    apple8 5 Dec 2012 10:56 PM

    Pillow, my cosmetic routine in small packs, camera.

    IndieAna 9 May 2012 9:55 AM

    Definitely plenty of mini products.

    diabla 11 Feb 2012 4:14 AM

    Shampoo, deoderant, hair brush, sunscreen, toothpaste and toothbrush, moisturiser, powder, lipgloss............

    Narao10 22 Jul 2011 11:04 AM

    I wish to take travel size toothpaste, deodrant,moisturizer.

    Pud 31 Dec 2010 9:18 AM

    I agree mini's and samples of all my fav products, if I need to I purchase them off ebay or oztion and continue using them once I get home too!

    clearcrystalwater 15 Dec 2010 11:39 PM

    I take mini sized containers of all my essentials like shampoo and conditioner plus normal-sized sunscreens. Olay Complete SPF30+ always comes with me in it's normal bottle - it gets used a lot and has a beaut lockable twist lid.

    Lilypilly 15 Dec 2010 8:53 AM

    For me it's sunscreen, moisturiser, mascara and makeup remover.

    melmeko 15 Dec 2010 8:47 AM

    I have been wanting to try that City Block for yonks, hopefully will get the chance one day :)

    Chicklet 15 Dec 2010 8:07 AM

    I save up all my little 'gifts with purchase' products and take them as they are the perfect size for travelling.

    GoddessMagick 14 Dec 2010 1:52 AM

    Great idea for city procts! My staples are a lot, so I try and bring minis. Really I can' t help but bring more than I need, I like to be prepared Just in case, lol.

    gogirly 13 Dec 2010 10:16 AM

    I look for trial sizes or travel products, don't need to lug around full size bottles. I like to have room in the case to buy lots of cool souvenirs. I go for 2 in 1 shampoos, body sprays instead of perfume and an all in one lip/eye/cheek colour.

    nidhi1 13 Dec 2010 8:58 AM

    My Clinique 1-2-3 step is my suitcase staple as I can forget my cloths but can't forget my skin care ....lols :)

    kireina 13 Dec 2010 6:22 AM

    I pack travel sized bodywash, lotion and deoderant but prefer to buy shampoo and conditioner there unless its a short trip.Essentials are sunscreen, tinted moisturiser, mascara, liner and 3-in-one cream blush which can be used on eyes and lips as well. Toothbush,paste and floss.I take Moroccan Oil I've decantered into a small dropper bottle from chemist, but prefer to buy shampoo and conditioner there unless its a short trip. I take a Pashmina and/or a large scarf which can be used as wrap or scarf and clothes for layering with comfortable shoes.

    Elunia 13 Dec 2010 2:30 AM

    Shampoo, deoderant, hair brush, sunscreen, toothpaste and toothbrush, facecreme, small bottle of purfume, tinted moisturiser, facepowder, lipgloss, compact, small pallete of eyeshadows and mascara. I also need a good pair of shoes and clothes that are easy to wash and fast drying that can be worn layered.

    Morrigan 13 Dec 2010 1:57 AM

    Travel size everything is the way to go! I always transfer all the products into little bottles and containers with labels on them. Makes things much easier and it leaves me some room for the shopping ;)

    beautyqueen95 13 Dec 2010 1:41 AM

    Shampoo/conditioner, brush, hairdryer, deoderant, toothbrush/paste........SUNSCREEN! mascara, powder compact. cleanser and moisturiser! Cant be bothered to do more than that :)

    Katbickies 13 Dec 2010 12:54 AM

    I always pack mascara, an eyeshadow pallet, liner, blush, foundation and powder. thats enough to get me through, maybe a little shimmer if its a city trip. Then i pack half of my clothes so i can pick outfits as i go, i'm shocking for that!

    jatz 12 Dec 2010 11:52 PM

    I always pack my cosmetics of exactly what I use at home each day. Always pack too many clothes, never wear half of them.

    Yvette Rose 12 Dec 2010 7:51 AM

    I really dont have any travel staples when it comes to beauty LOL i try and take as much as I can ! Bad I know... but hey you never know what you might need when away from home!

    Fashionista8P 12 Dec 2010 6:49 AM

    i love the Maybelline New York Super Stay 24hr Makeup .... its truly worth every penny

    owlsparks 12 Dec 2010 4:47 AM

    I pack lots of travel sizes, but if I'm going somewhere for more than three nights, I'll purchase shampoos and body wash over there. Packing clothes is the worst because I'm always trying to wear set outfits but change my mind last minute and wish I had something else that's back home. I guess that's what shopping centres are for :P

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