BEAUTY
FIRST-CLASS BEAUTY HEROES THAT BELONG IN YOUR CARRY-ON
By Symone Keisha, 6 May 2025
Flying out this summer? Travel light without sacrificing your glow by packing the Face + Body essentials that’ll ensure you serve maximum looks with minimum space. Whether it’s a city break in Copenhagen, soaking up the culture in Rio de Janeiro or partying in Ibiza, we’ve got all the travel-sized must-haves you’ll need. Here’s our edit of the top first-class beauty picks that will have you packed, scanned and ready for take-off in no time.

DESTINATION: SUNNING IT UP IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ for Face 75ml, £10
PSA: SPF is a *must* on holiday! There are so many brands to choose from, but this Bondi Sands facial lotion will give you the ultimate glow alongside factor 50 UVA and UVB protection. Complete with vitamin E and aloe vera for up to 72 hours of hydration, this pick will keep your face card looking radiant whilst you chase the sun.
Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream 59ml, £10
Heat and humidity might be the duo that’ll make a bad hair day ten times worse, but the Weightless Air-Dry cream from Curlsmith will *always* have your back. It's formulated to hydrate and define your tresses with castor oil, jojoba and murumuru butter, meaning you’ll have one less thing to worry about with this in your carry-on.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs and Rosewater 118ml, £8
True beauty fans know just how much of a cult classic this Mario Badescu facial spray is. A staple that’s stood the test of time, its blend of rosewater, aloe vera and thyme extract works to hydrate, clarify and boost the skin with a single spritz. Pack it for the days when you need a revitalising refresh on the go.

DESTINATION: CITY BREAK IN COPENHAGEN
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 50ml, £31
Airline baggage limits mean multi-use products should be at the top of your list – and luckily for you, Elizabeth Arden got the memo. The Eight Hour Cream is a beauty balm that pretty much does everything: highlighted cheeks, hand cream, glowing moisturiser, brow tamer – you name it, it does it. And for that, we’re sold.
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint - Fresh, £22
You already know how we feel about multi-use beauty, but Milk Makeup has raised the bar with a two-in-one makeup stick. In a range of shades for all skin types and tones, the Jelly Tint is *the* pick for beauty on the move. Swatch a sheer wash of colour on your cheeks and lips, and build it up with your hands, brush or sponge depending on your preference. And the cooling effect? A dream in high temperatures.

DESTINATION: A WEDDING IN ITALY
LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum - Peach Glaze, £19
A dry pout on vacation? Unforgivable. And that’s why LANEIGE is on hand to keep lips extra moisturised for that summer wedding you've RSVP'd to. Infused with nourishing skincare ingredients like polyglutamic acid and polypeptides, expect an instant hit of hydration and a plumping effect like no other. Plus, it’s small enough to keep on you at all times.
INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream 50ml, £29
For far-flung adventures in hotter climates, skin health is a big deal. Thankfully, with this Innisfree moisturiser in your beauty bag, your skin will stay hydrated round the clock. A trio of panthenol, ceramides and squalene are designed to strengthen your skin barrier while hydration heroes – hyaluronic acid and green tea – work to nourish and soothe.

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DESTINATION: PARTYING IN IBIZA
GHD Wave - Triple Barrel Waver, £159
Poolside lounging in the AM and a big night out come sunset? We’ve got *the* hair tool for that. Enter ghd with its first triple waver for effortless beachy waves that last all night. And for extra staying power, slip the curl hold spray in your luggage too.