By Christina Marino
As much as we’d like to bring all of our makeup items with us on vacation it is simply impossible. Just because an item is travel-sized doesn’t mean it automatically scores a coveted spot in your makeup bag. So, how do you decide which to keep and which to leave? Let this list guide you on what products are essential and which are wasting valuable souvenir space.
Hand Rejuvenation After a long day of travelling our hands have had enough, condition them with Life NK Daily Fix Hand Cream. The small 1.7 Fl. Oz. travel size is perfect for on the go when you don’t have time for a manicure. / Life NK Daily Fix Hand Cream, $12. Photo courtesy of bloomingdales.com.
Little Stick Instead of overstocking in foundation and powder try out NARS The Multiple. It is a small stick that pulls triple duty as a lipstick, blush and eyshadow. Small and simple it is a perfect travel companion. / NARS The Multiple, $39. Photo courtesy of bloomingdales.com.
From Dark to Light As great as it would be to bring every shade of eye shadow for our vacation it is unrealistic in our make-up bags point of view. Stick with the basics you can improvise with like Topshop’s Golden Aura Eye Palette dark brown color. It has a variety of shades for your rendezvous in the garden kind of days to your edgy European nightclub kind of nights. / TopShop Golden Aura Eye Palette dark brown, $24. Photo courtesy of topshop.com
Simple Cleanse Condense your evening routine and ditch the make-up remover and replace them with Auto Pilot Lift Off Cleansing Wipes - alcohol-free. It clears even the most stubborn of waterproof make-up and after a long day of sightseeing. / Auto Pilot Lift Off Cleansing Wipes, $15. Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com.
“Leave It In” On vacations where the majority of our time is spent either in front of a pool or a beach our hair can take on some serious sun damage. Revitalize and combat the damaging effects of the sun with B. the Product Leave It In Conditioner. This leave-in conditioner is great for wet or dry hair to style or refresh. / B. the Product Leave It In Conditioner, $8. Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com.
From Eye to Brow Keep your eyes in check and your brows full because your handy eyeliner can double as a brow liner to. Kohl Pencil in Sable is an easy dual purpose beauty essential and is great for a day outside or an evening in. / Kohl Pencil in Sable, $8. Photo courtesy of topshop.com.
Don’t Forget Your Lips It is easy to remember the importance of wearing lotion with SPF in it on those long days in the sun but we easily forget about protecting our lips. Supergoop AcaiFusion Lip Balm SPF 30 will aid in protecting your lips while claiming to encourage cell renewal from antioxidant vitamins E and C. / Supergoop Acai Fusion Lip Balm SPF 30, $8.50. Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com.
Ready, Set, Go Don’t forget the old adage a clutter desk is a sign of a cluttered mind so don’t allow yourself to just miscellaneously throw your makeup into a bottomless pit. Get organized with Steph & co Marissa – Leopard Nylon Cosmetic Case exclusive at Nordstrom. You’ll never have to waste time fumbling for the right mascara again. / Steph & co Marissa – Leopard Cosmetic Case, $35. Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com.
