A quick little beauty post to break up the contact lens content. I mean, I�m verging on becoming an eye blogger at this point. There are two or three posts on laser eye surgery to come yet and who...
A quick little beauty post to break up the contact lens content. I mean, I�m verging on becoming an eye blogger at this point. There are two or three posts on laser eye surgery to come yet and who knows what eye-related things I�ll find to write about after that?
Sunglasses? Lash growth serums? I�m sure the world is my proverbial oyster.
Anyway, here are a few of the things that are nearly always in my travel bag � bits and pieces I find useful or that save space. Most of my travelling is domestic and for one or two nights at a time and so it becomes almost a competition against my own self to see how small and light I can make my luggage. If I can fit everything into one large handbag (ie a spare pair of knickers, cotton nightdress and some toiletries) then I feel really very pleased with life. Here we go then � there�s a video further on down the page, too, for those who like to have a voice on in the background while they do the dishes�
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Elizabeth Arden Retinol Capsules
These are the biggest space-savers � serums in capsules. Throw two into your makeup bag and you have the treatment part of your skincare routine sorted. Arden do these in various forms; Vitamin C, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid and a barrier strengthening one so there�s something for all concerns. I love these. The retinol ones are currently on offer, quite spectacularly, here*.
Sali Hughes Daily Exfoliant
A new fixture in my travel bag, this daily exfoliant is ever so gentle but used regularly gives a great glow and helps to keep my skin clear. The big bottle is brilliantly priced. Find it online here*.
Soft Silicone Ear Plugs, Noise Cancelling
Not a beauty item, or a mini, but I forget myself once I start filming! These ear plugs (orange weird-looking things in the photos above) are very well-priced compared to the Alpine ones that I use for sleeping. They�re not noise-obliterating, but I like them for muffling ambient sound if I�m trying to work and I�m on a train or in a hotel bar or something. I don�t like listening to music or podcasts when I work because I find them distracting so these are always on hand. Find them here*.
Le Labo Santal 33
Possibly the most expensive travel mini known to man, but it�s my favourite perfume and I wouldn�t ever get it as a small size again, I�d buy big (or put it on my Christmas list!) and refill from that. It�s just one of the loveliest, sexiest perfumes I�ve ever smelled � warm, woody, slightly smokey but with a light touch. Find it at Liberty here*.
Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oils
You only need to buy these in a small size once: it�s more to discover and find out which oil blends you love, then you can invest in a full-size bottle and know that you will always have spa-level, mind-transporting bathroom moments gloriously on tap. I have been a mega-fan of AA oils for as long as I have been beauty blogging � �Deep Relax and Equilibrium are my favourites � and they truly do what they say on the bottle. You only need a teeny bit at a time and so the little sampling bottles are perfect for holidays or short breaks. Just top up from the big one when you�re home! Find the discovery set (and full sizes) here*.
The Sisley Phyto Teint Nude foundation is here* � I use 2N. The Elf contour wand is brilliant, I use shade �medium� here*.
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