Here are a few of my skin essentials for summer whether you are staying in your own country or travelling abroad.
Facial Sprays
Mario Badescu facial spray is a recent buy for me and I feel there may be a bit of a hype around this product but I was intrigued to give it a go. On first application with makeup, my skin did sting for about 10 seconds but that is because I have sensitive skin. I definitely believe this is an ideal product to take on your carry-on luggage as it refreshes your face but also your hair and body!
MUA pro-base fixing mist is a great budget setting spray for keeping your makeup in place throughout the day. I apply the spray after applying makeup quite liberally which in turn does make your face look quite wet but once it has set it is a great product.
Highlighters
MAC ‘Soft & Gentle’ mineralise skin finish so this is my first and trusted highlighter it has amazing payoff which can be built upon for a subtle glow to a highlighted goddess! I’ve had this product for months and I’ve hardly made a dent in it. Well worth the money in my opinion.
Revolution vivid baked highlighter so this is a more pinky highlighter to the MAC one. I often use this highlighter as a blush as there are pink undertones. It just creates a perfect mix of glowy and pink flush to the cheek.
Pixi by Petra beauty blush duo in ‘Rose Gold’ well this is surely becoming one of my favourite beauty products as there are many ways to use this product. Firstly the gold highlighter side can be used as a highlighter on its own. Secondly, the pink side can be used as a blush for the cheeks or swooshed over the eyes. Finally if your feeling glowy mix it all together for the perfect summer check from day to night.
Benefit Sunbeam highlighter this is a liquid pot of gold perfect for highlighting the highest points of the face as when it catches the light it gives a beautiful golden glow to the skin.
Mascara
Superdry lash mascara waterproof so a waterproof mascara is essential to combat sweat, heat and water. I wouldn’t rate this product for giving a whole lot of volume but it has a great brush for lower lashes and precision application if you have got fake or extension lashes on.
NYX colour mascara in ”Brown’ this is a great product to have handy for a more natural look. If you are lounging by the pool and still want some definition. You can get this mascara in your natural eyelash colour or go wacky and pick a bright colour!
Eyeshadow sticks
NYX jumbo eye pencil in ‘Yogurt’ and NYX jumbo eye pencil in ‘Bronze’ they are ideal for travelling as they are highly pigmented and can be used in subtle look or built upon to create nighttime looks.
KIKO long lasting 8 hour no-transfer eyeshadow in ’21’ brilliant budget eyeshadow stick great for blue eyes to make the colour pop. The best bit about it is that it claims to not transfer for 8 hours. Which is great for when in a hot country and you don’t want your makeup halfway down your face.
SPF BB creams and foundations
Olay hydration + BB cream this is a great BB cream to apply either during the day or at night. I would say for a BB cream it has a slightly heavier coverage. it has SPF 15 which is always a bonus on holiday.
Maybelline dream fresh BB cream this BB cream is so light and great for evening out skin tone. I don’t find it drying on the skin and can be used on its own. I would say it has pinky undertones which suits my skin tone but not everybody’s. This product also has SPF 30.
Rimmel fresh skin foundation this can be used as more of a going out at night as it is a foundation so a little more coverage. I feel it is a bit drying on the skin and contains grey undertones which doesn’t suit my skin, unfortunately. It does, however, give a really natural finish and an SPF of 15.
Pixi by Petra glow booster this is neither a BB cream or foundation but is great under it to create a glowy feel to the skin and is light and dewy.
Brows
Benefit gimme brow this is the only brow product I take on holiday as it’s a perfect size and brings life back to your brows once you’ve done the rest of your makeup.
Lips
MAC Satin lipstick in ‘Spirit’ so I would obviously take more than one lipstick on holiday but this is my essential. It isn’t too matte or drying on the lips but not glossy that your hair gets stuck on it everytime u move!! If you really like nude, brown colours this is the match for you.
Perfume
Mango Passion Eau de perfume we all love to smell fresh in the summer and this is perfect as it’s under 100 ml. It has a real coconut fresh scent that is just a perfect smell for summer not too heavy but no to floraly either.
Escada Fiesta Carioca my favourite scent for summer. Every time I put it on it just reminds me of long hot summers. A perfect blend of fruitiness and lightness.
Hope you have enjoyed this post. Didn’t intend for it to be so long as it was supposed to be essentials! Anyway, hope this gives you some ideas for your next holiday.
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