Hands up if you would like a holiday? Wouldn’t we all! For those of you taking time out this year to jet overseas, drive up the coast or go to the local holiday park with the kids, there are a few must-haves that you shouldn’t leave home without.
Leaving on a jet plane
If you’re heading overseas for travel, first of all, have fun, but second, you don’t need to leave your daily beauty routine at the baggage scan. Most cosmetics, these days, come in travel-friendly packaging perfect for the in-flight experience. Yet there are a few items that you should pack in your check-in luggage because you will need them when you land.
We love: Remington Travel 1800, $22.95, 1800 623 118. Nivea Touch of Happiness, $6.25, 1800 103 023.
Just after you’ve eaten your dinner and before you settle down for an in-flight movie, take some time to care for your skin. The recycled air on aeroplanes is not your skin’s friend, so fight it with a good moisturiser. Make sure you drink lots of water – always accept some when it’s offered (especially if you’re partial to an on-board wine).
We love: Ecotools Bamboo Sleep Mask, $6.95, (02) 9526 0777. The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist, $23.95, 1800 065 232. Estée Lauder Take It Away Remover Towelettes, $45, 1800 061 326. Recipe For Life, by Nicky Pellegrino, Orion, $32.99. SK-11 Facial Treatment Mask, $28 each, 1800 012 169.
In picture: More travel must haves
Summer lovin’
If you’re off to a beach holiday or somewhere tropical such as Bali, the different weather conditions are likely to wreak havoc on your skin and hair. Protect your skin with a moisturiser that won’t leave your skin feeling oily and which has a high SPF. To protect your hair, Brad Ngata, from Brad Ngata Hair Direction in Sydney, says you can win the battle against humidity. “It’s a good idea to use products containing UV protection, which guard hair from losing natural oils, while preventing the drying effects of the sun,” he advises.
We love: L’Oréal Professional Série Expert Solar Sublime protection spray, $24, 1300 651 141. Kérastase Soleil Gelée Aqua-proof, $41, 1300 365 552. L’Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream, $16.95, (02) 8912 3000. The Affair, by Santa Montefiore, Hodder and Stoughton, $32.99.
Snow bunny
In sunny Australia, we’re not always prepared for the harsh winters of other countries. If your passport is taking you somewhere the powder will be soft and the chairlifts plentiful, you’ll need a moisturiser with SPF and a good lip conditioner.
We love: auscreen SPF30+ Active Clear Zinc Lotion, $9.99, (03) 9338 5222. Lanolips 101 Ointment, $17.95, (02) 9663 4277. Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating Lotion, $4.99, 1800 061 027
Working for the weekend
Some jobs require more travel than others and not just the glamorous ones. Often, conferences will be held out of town, so you have to pack a work wardrobe, plus your beauty routine, and relocate them. A great way to make sure you’re looking and feeling your best for the breakfast meetings is to get a professional blow-dry just before you leave home, if possible, and prolong the effect with dry shampoo.
“The best tool to travel with, in order to keep your hair looking fabulous, is a GHD iron. This will make styling easy and as efficient as possible,” according to Brad Ngata. If you’re spending the whole day in meetings, you probably won’t have a lot of time to check and fix your make-up, so choose products that are designed for the long haul.
We love: M.A.C Fix+, $27, 1800 613 828. Lee Stafford Poker Straight Dry Shampoo, $13.95, www.priceline.com.au. ORLY Limited Edition Matte Couture Collection in Blue Suede, $18.95, 1300 769 355. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Napoleon Complex Skin Renewal Serum, $79, 1800 814 572.
Flashpacking
It’s the new backpacking – travelling overseas with a slightly more generous budget, but still looking for the fun and adventure that comes with backpacking. Chances are there will be late nights, fabulous dinners and lots of driving. So, make sure you’re prepared for getting ready quickly, but still looking picture perfect.
We love: Sebastian Professional Liquid Gloss, $36, 1300 728 333. ORLY Limited Edition Matte Couture Collection in Purple Velvet, $18.95, 1300 769 355. Flexi Flats, $15.90, flexiflats.net. Ms Money Spending Diary, $24.95, (03) 9486 0925,
On the road again
A driving holiday can leave you with great family memories, but it can also mean that packing space is limited and there won’t be a lot of “me-time” to attend to your skincare routine. When you set up camp for the night, spend a few minutes looking after your skin. Choose products that are easy to pack and don’t need a fully equipped bathroom to use.
We love: Kleenex Tissue Tubes, $1.99, 1800 028 334. Nivea Visage Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes, $7.50, 1800 103 023. L’Oréal Professional Série Nature Source de Tendresse Shampoo for children, $28, 1300 651 141. Sally Hansen Miracle Cure for severely dry hands, $19.95, 1800 812 663.
On flight restrictions
Liquid, aerosol or gel products must be in containers of 100 millilitres/grams or less.
The containers must be carried together in one transparent, resealable plastic bag, like the one in the image below, and must be sealed for the inspection before you get on board.
The four sides of the bag’s sealed area must add up to no more than 80 centimetres (e.g. 20cm x 20cm or 15cm x 25cm).
Only one bag is allowed per passenger, with exceptions for carers, who may carry the bag/s of the people in their care, including children.
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