I would never refer to bans unless it was about ending them, and so I will. Prohibitions over then!
We can finally start planning our holidays and dreaming about this summer. Whether you’re planning to go away for a couple of days, or you’re one of the favoured ones who are planning to leave the world for a month… there are some essentials that can’t be missing from your wardrobe.
Sunscreen
First and foremost! The sun is burning! The last thing you want is burns on the days you have available for relaxation. Solar radiation is also responsible for premature skin ageing, as well as other more serious conditions, so it’s very important to have protection when exposed to it. (For more information on sunscreens and how to use them properly, click here)
After Sun
Protecting your skin from the sun’s rays isn’t just about using sunscreen when exposed to it. It is equally important to hydrate and nourish it as a recovery after the sun! A good after sun is exactly what you need to make this happen. Aloe products are my personal favorites.
Moisturizing face and eye cream
Moisturizing the skin of the face and eyes is always essential, and even more so at the time of year when it is more exposed than ever.
|So don’t forget to put in your things, the moisturizing products you have chosen to use, so that you give your skin the nutrients and water it needs to keep it glowing.
Lip Balm with spf
The skin of the lips is equally at risk from the sun’s rays and has a high chance of becoming dehydrated. So to avoid unwanted chapping and chapped lips (and that lovely desert summer look), make sure you have a lip balm with a protection factor so you can moisturise your lips throughout the day.
Powder or foundation with spf
When you want to give your face coverage and still want it to stay protected, a coverage product with spf protection will do the trick. It does not replace sunscreen in any case, unless it is a sunscreen with colour or a product with a high protection factor.
Make-up remover wipes
Clearly there are very different ways to go about the makeup removal process, which usually require a number of liquid products. In the majority of cases, however, it is neither convenient nor practical to carry a lot of things, let alone liquids. Especially if you are away for a short period of time or if you are travelling by plane. In these cases, a pack of make-up remover wipes is very helpful.
Brushes
All those products you’re going to have with you, somehow they’re going to have to be placed and hands are not a good option. Instead, brushes are your greatest ally in making your makeup last and stay put. (See more about the advantages of the brushes here)
Rouge
If we could base the freshness of a face on one product alone, it would be the blush! A light layer of Foundation with a little blush on the apples is the perfect natural makeup for a casual summer look!
Lipstick / lip gloss
Talk is cheap and this is absolutely true when it comes to your makeup in the summer. When you’re in a holiday mood, very often you don’t want to pack too much, neither in your luggage nor on your face. So by adding a little color to your lips (in combination with the blush we mentioned above) you automatically have a fresh and healthy look without excess.
Waterproof máscara and liner
When you want to accentuate your look, a little máscara and a contour is the way to do it. Now, a little bit of sweat, a little bit of sea, my advice would be that these two products should be waterproof or at least water resistant. If you want a more natural look for your eyes, you can replace the máscara with a clear brow gel that will comb and accentuate your lashes without making them look pretentious.
Of course you can add to them whatever you wish! Each of us has our own must have products depending on our needs. The above list, however, is the bare essentials. Along with your swimsuits and your hat of course!
