I love variety in my beauty products but travel forces us to make some tough choices. Due to limited space and that darn ZipLock bag rule, not all of our favorite lotions and potions can hit the road with us. Vacation is the perfect time to ditch the heavy makeup but that doesn't mean you want your face to be completely naked. From my favorite sunscreen to va va voom mascara, here are five products that I don't leave home without!
Sephora Collection Limited Edition
Hot Hues Neon Lip Balm
$10
When I want a pop of color on my lips without the heaviness of a lipstick or the stickiness of a gloss, this is the product I reach for. The translucent design of the balm gives it a wow factor and it delivers more color than you would expect. It also has the added benefit of moisturizing your lips. Pucker up!
Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen SPF 40
$38
I have a love/hate relationship with sunscreen. I know that wearing it everyday is a must, whether you are on the beach or walking to work, but I don't usually like the way my combination & sensitive skin responds to sunscreen. This Clarins sunscreen is the rare exception that doesn't leave my face oily and cause breakouts. Instead it imparts a nice matte finish that just melts into your skin. Not only does Clarins UV Plus help prevent sun damage with mineral filters, it includes organic Cantaloupe as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
IMAN Cosmetics Second to None Stick Foundation Stick
$16
The last thing you want to deal with on vacation is heavy makeup but sometimes a girl needs a little coverage. The solid formula of this Iman foundation makes it super portable and it has buildable coverage. Use it all over your face or just dab where needed. Oil-free and silicone-based, the finish is very natural.
Bobbi Brown Blush
$24
A makeup artist once told me that every woman over the age of 30 should wear blush everyday. I don't necessarily agree with such an arbitrary rule but I have noticed on those days that I'm looking a little blah that a few strokes of Bobbi Brown Blush (cranberry is my shade) is an instant pick me up.
Benefit They're Real Mascara
$22
Wake up jetlagged eyes with this fantastic mascara from Benefit. I've been using this for a few weeks and I have to say my lashes are looking pretty flirty. This jet black mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates. Instant va va voom!
PS. And, just to show you how much I love these products. Here is a picture of me, taken today, wearing all of the goodies listed above.
