One go-to beauty kit just doesn’t cut it for your varied travels. Dione Chen shows you what you need for different types of holidays – so you return home looking better than when you left.
One go-to beauty kit just doesn’t cut it for your varied travels. Dione Chen shows you what you need for different types of holidays – so you return home looking better than when you left.
You’re Off To: A Beach Holiday
These products help protect your skin from harsh UV rays, stay on even in the water, and keep you looking natural and flawless.
What to Pack:
1. Neutrogena Cooldry Sport Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF50, $26.90.
2. La Mer The Glowing Body Oil, $155.
3. Anessa Perfect UV Spray Sunscreen Aqua Booster SPF50+/PA++++, $30.90.
4. Auolive Day Glower, $118. 5. Shiseido BB for Sports SPF50+/PA++++, $55.
6. M.A.C Eye Shadow X 9: Tropic Cool Times Nine, $72.
7. Ouai Haircare Wave Spray, $39.
8. H&M Beauty Brow Shaping Gel, $12.90.
9. Etude House Tint My Brows Gel, $15.90.
10. Origins Three Part Harmony Soft Cream for Renewal, Repair and Radiance, $123.
11. Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF25, $28.
Towel from Billabong. Necklace and hat from Bimba Y Lola. Swimsuit from Eres. Sunglasses from Ray-ban. Instax Mini 9 from Fujifilm. Sandals from Kate Spade.
You’re Off To: A City Adventure
Pollutants, UV rays and stress – these go hand-in-hand with food tours and shopping in the city. These handy products have your back no matter how packed your urban-adventure itinerary is.
What to Pack:
1. Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Brightening The Imperial Radiance Mask, $443 for a pack of four sheets.
2. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen, $19.90.
3. Burberry Beauty Fresh Glow Compact Foundation, $85.
4. Estee Lauder Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Creme SPF50/ PA++++ and Brightening Balm, $92.
5. The Body Shop Drops of Youth Youth Fresh Emulsion Anti- pollution SPF20/PA+++, $49.90.
6. Fresh Sugar Bloom Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF15, $36.
7. Auolive Radiance Revealer, $58.
8. John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Repairing Creme Serum, $19.90.
9. YSL Beauty Top Secrets CC Creme SPF35/PA+++, $90.
10. Bioderma Atoderm Huile de Douche, $39.90.
11. Nars Matte Multiple, $60.
12. The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer, $34.
13. Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-defense SPF20/PA++ Barrier-boosting Eye Cream, $73.
14. Murad Matteff ect Blotting Perfector, $68.
Bag (flap sold separately) from Furla. Sunglasses from Prada. Sneakers from Vans.
You’re Off To: A Cool-climate Getaway
It’s time to layer not only your clothes but also your skincare. What you’ll need: thick, moisturising formulas such as body creams and lip oils. And don’t forget the masks – include one for the plane ride for perfectly conditioned skin when you touch down.
What to pack:
1. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hydra Marine Nourishing Oil, $75.
2. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Perfecting Wand, $36.
3. Cle de Peau Beaute UV Protective Cream, $165.
4. The Gentle Label Organic Healing Balm, $22.
5. Crabtree & Evelyn Overnight Hand Therapy, $38.
6. Porcelain Hydrocare Bio Cellulose Mask, $190 for a box of six sheets.
7. Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum, $78.
8. Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Intense, $105.
9. Stem Organics Antioxidant Toning Infusion, $16.
10. Goldwell Kerasilk Control Intensive Smoothing Mask, $60.
11. Dior Dior Addict Care & Dare lipstick, $50.
12. Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil, $36.
13. Sephora Cleansing Cream, $10.
14. By Terry Baume de Rose Body Cream, $115.
Scarf from Bimba Y Lola. Parka from Michael Kors. Sunglasses from Ray-ban.
You’re Off To: A Rock Festival
Take the chance to wear your boldest makeup (because where else can you do that, really?), but don’t forget to treat your skin to a deep cleanse – the sweat and dirt from hours of dancing need to come off to avoid a post-party breakout – and some pampering skincare after.
What to pack:
1. Tom Ford Beauty Clutch- size Lip Balm, $50.
2. Allies of Skin Bright Future Overnight Facial, $159.
3. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Melting Clay Mask, $21.
4. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP Purse Spray, $135.
5. Bifesta Oil In Cleansing Sheet, $14.50.
6. Dior Diorshow Colour & Contour, $58.
7. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Waterproof Liner, $41.
8. Lancome La Palette La Rose, $98.
9. M.A.C Little M.A.C Zoom Lash, $16.
10. M.A.C Little M.A.C Lipglass, $16.
11. Kose Esprique CC Base Cover, $39.
12. Dior J’adore Hair Mist, $70.
13. Guerlain Abeille Royale Eye Cream, $166.
Bag from Michael Kors. T-shirt from Pull & Bear. Sunglasses from Coach. Camera from Fujifilm.