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From dermatologists to celebrity make-up artists, these are the beauty must-haves that industry experts never leave home without…
Whether you’re heading abroad or staycationing this summer, packing is always a pain. Do you decant your favourites into 100ml bottles or pay the extra cash so that you can check-in your beauty must-haves without stress? If you’re someone who finds packing your beauty essentials stressful, then this feature might help you.
Stylist rounded up some of the beauty industry’s best experts and asked them for their one go-to product they cannot be without when travelling. From the concealer one consultant dermatologist ensures she never leaves at home to the SPF an esteemed beauty blogger takes with her around the world – these are the products that the experts really rate.
Chloe Burcham, freelance beauty editor
Herlum Copa Dew All-Over Nourishing Oil
“This is a new beauty launch but one that I’ve become quickly obsessed with this summer. It’s an ‘all over’ body oil that truly has more uses than I could ever imagine. I use it to hydrate my body and to smooth frizziness when my hair goes wild in hot countries. It smells absolutely incredible, so doubles as a perfume too. Packed with Brazilian copaiba oil that’s super nourishing and healing, it’s 15 products in one.” – Chloe Burcham, freelance beauty editor.
Dr Justine Kluk, consultant dermatologist
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer
“As someone who has acne-prone skin, I will always take a really good concealer with me when I travel. My spots often flare up when I’m travelling – probably due to a combination of getting all my clinic work in order before I go, packing, long-distance flights, jet lag, disruption to my routine, change of climate and humidity, and using different skincare products to the ones I normally use at home. Having my Nars Soft Matte Concealer with me means I’m prepared in case of breakouts, while hopefully still being able to get away with sunscreen and minimal make-up only.” – Dr Justine Kluk, consultant dermatologist
Really Ree, founder of Reeson Beauty
Vichy Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF50+
“I love this SPF. It’s lovely and lightweight on the skin while still feeling super moisturising. It doesn’t leave your skin feeling tacky or sticky, which is great, especially if you’re travelling somewhere hot. Plus, make-up sits really well on top of it.” – Really Ree, blogger and founder of Reeson Beauty
Shop Vichy Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ at Lookfantastic, £22.50
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, medical consultant and skin expert
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Antioxidant Serum
“I love this serum because it does two things: it helps with discolouration that can happen when you’re away, and it’s also a powerful antioxidant that offers a seven-fold boost to my sun protection. That sun protection in question? I’d never be without Biore Aqua-Rich SPF50. It doesn’t leave a white cast and my husband and I both use it. I know that’s two products but I couldn’t pick just one.” – Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, medical consultant and founder of Adonia Medical Clinic
Shop SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Antioxidant Serum at Lookfantastic, £165
Ada Ooi, celebrity facialist and founder of 001 Skincare
Sensai 38 Degree Mascara
“This mascara is perfect for my summer travel plans and comes with me anywhere I go. It’s smudge resistant, so it stays on for the whole day even in hot, humid weather, and I don’t have to worry about fallout or smudging.” – Ada Ooi, celebrity facialist and founder of 001 Skincare
Sarah Fogg, founder of Brows by Sarah
Zo Skin Health Gentle Cleanser
“I never go on holiday without my ZO gentle cleanser. It makes my skin feel refreshed and hydrated which is great after a long day in the sun. It also smells amazing!” – Sarah Fogg, founder of Brows by Sarah.
Harriet Muldoon, celebrity hairstylist
Redken One United Multi-Benefit Treatment
“This multi-use spray is essential for holiday plans as it has so many benefits. It’s a leave-in conditioner but I also love to use it as a styling product to get rid of frizz from humidity. It’s great to use as a detangler if you’ve been at the beach all day and has amazing heat and colour protector too, so it totally has you covered!” – Harriet Muldoon, hairstylist at Larry King Hair
Shop Redken One United Multi-Benefit Treatment at Lookfantastic, £20
Madeleine Spencer, make-up artist
Veronique Gabai Essential Blend Roll-On
“I love a perfume you can slide onto skin when it’s warm, and these three are all designed to affect the mood too, so they’re perfect as a pick-me-up after a day at the beach or on the plane when I tend to want to sniff something fresh and uplifting. Also, the aqua glass packaging is a thing of beauty, so I’m always happy to put it on the shelf.” – Madeleine Spencer, freelance journalist and make-up artist
Shop Veronique Gabai Essential Blend Roll-On at Harrods, £50
Abigail James, aesthetician
Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream
“Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream is perfect for lots of dewy hydration, without being heavy, morning and night. It’s the one product I travel with on flights. It’s lovely to pat on the face to prevent the skin from feeling dry and doubles as a lovely cream for your hands without feeling sticky.” – Abigail James, author and aesthetician.
Hannah Martin, celebrity make-up artist
Shiseido Clear Suncare Stick SPF50+
“The Shiseido clear SPF 50 stick is amazing. It feels great on the face, isn’t at all sticky and the kids love it – so it’s an all around winner for me.” – Hannah Martin, make-up artist
Alice Henshaw, founder of Skincycles
Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss in Pillow Talk
“The one product I always pack in my travel bag is my Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss in the shade Pillow Talk – it’s a hyaluronic acid-infused lipstick balm that helps to keep my lips hydrated and soft all day long. The iconic nude-pink Pillow Talk shade is so flattering on the lips and is the perfect neutral tone for everyday.” – Alice Henshaw, aesthetician and founder of Skincycles.
Shop Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss in Pillow Talk, £27
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