Of course, by the time you've packed all those must-have fashion essentials, there's barely a wrinkle of space left in which to pack your bathroom booty...so here's my top five summer holiday beauty essentials, all of which have been tried, tested and re-purchased by moi!
You're right, it's not cheap, but if there was ever a time to splash out on skin care, just prior to offering your face to the sun gods is it! I love this stuff with a passion; it feels incredible when smoothed on each morning and not only does it protect you against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning), but it also contains their Miracle Broth™ formula, which was originally created to help fix burn scars. As a cosmetic application, it seeks to heal and repair the skin - just what you want!
# 2 - Jo Malone Vitamin E Gel 30ml £62
I've written about this stuff before. I'm a big fan! One small pot lasts ages and ages and it's just perfect for smoothing onto the skin at bedtime. Pop it on any sore spots, mix it into your usual moisturiser - the Vitamin E will boost your skin's healing ability.
It's ideal for chapped lips and I've even used it around my son's nose when he had hay fever earlier this year; soft and soothing, it took away the soreness of a constant trickle.
Sunshine, seawater, swimming pools - all designed it seems to wreck my otherwise very well behaved hair. This stuff is lovely. Spray it into wet hair straight after washing and it helps smooth and detangle but is so light you'd never know it was there. It was a godsend last summer when combing out my daughter's endless locks!
It's a good sized bottle too, so will last WAY longer than your tan!
# 4 - Soap & Glory Butter Yourself Body Cream 300ml £10.50Forget After Sun lotion! This stuff is not only deeply moisturising and soothing, but smells heavenly! It's thick and rich but not greasy or heavy, so won't sit on your skin and stick your skirts to your legs!
The fragrance is fruity and light, the sensation cool and luxurious - why spend a fortune on after sun that you then dump in a cupboard when you get home?
This one will last you for months...and remind you of those glorious summer days every time you scoop it up!
Deep rich colour in one stroke! Nail varnish and me haven't been a great mix over the years - it soon looks chipped as a brickie's mug, and I end up looking like a scruffy teen!
This stuff lasts ages without chipping or flaking and glides on really easily. The fewer coats I need the apply, the happier I am - so this is a real treat.
OK, so the colour might not be to everybody's taste...it's a very deep blue, but it looks amazing on my tootsies, so it gets my vote!
We all have our summer favourites, and these are a few of mine!
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