With summer in full swing, many of us are excited to pursue new travel adventures. Before jetting off on your next escape, you need to pack some important beauty essentials to keep you looking your best. We’ve rounded up a few handy items that will easily fit inside your carry on, and help you maintain an effortless summer beauty routine during the next few months.
During summertime we usually transition from full coverage makeup to tinted moisturizers, this means we have to keep skin at its brightest and clearest. The makeup wipe is a great product to have on hand to refresh the skin after a long day, or in between make up applications. For skin that is more prone to breakouts, take your makeup wipes to the next level with Dr. Lin’s Skincare Acne Cleansing Wipes ($7.99, www.drlinskincare.com). The wipes are an excellent way to clear skin while on-the-go. Each pack of 35 contains a medicated formula packed with salicylic acid, that penetrates into pores while wiping away surface dirt and oil.
I hit the beach and pool frequently and when I do, the constant exposure to salt and chemicals dries out my skin. The Karuna Hydrating+ Face Mask is a moisturizing, single use mask, made of natural wood-pulp fiber, aloe vera, and other ingredients to pamper dehydrated — It is perfect to use after a day at the beach or pool. $28
This list woudn’t be complete without a proper sunscreen. 100% Pure Everywhere SPF 30 Stick for Face and Body is a fast and convenient way to apply without the added mess. Formulated with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, this SPF 30 stick will protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays. The non-greasy, lightweight, and fast absorbing formula spreads easily, and leaving a clear finish from head to toe. My favorite part? The stick is created with organic ingredients, and is fragrance-free. (Note: will leave a slight greyish tint on darker skin tones.) $35
Even if you only plan on taking a staycation this year, there’s no reason why you still can’t get that summer glow. Fake it with some excellent SPF products! I’m loving the Revlon ColorStay Under Eye Concealer ($9.99) which wipes away any evidence of dark eye circles. It’s also packed with SPF, that will give your skin the protection it needs. Available in 5 shades. Add a bit of bronzer, such as the Endless Summer Bronzer from Too Faced ($30, ) to give your skin a natural “lit from within” appearance.
As the heat increases, it’s extremely important to stay completely hydrated, which not only includes drinking lots of water but also keeping lips moisturized and soft for all those fun summer lip colors. You simply can’t go wrong with Chapstick ($3.49, www.walgreens.com).
If you’re looking for a little something extra, Sugar Ruby Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 from Fresh ($22, www.fresh.com) is a great way to maintain a natural ingredient based lip treatment, while adding a pop of color.
These are all great summer items to have for a flawless look, especially a lightweight tinted lip balm. Thanks for sharing!