We’ve been there. Every time we pack for our holidays, we bust out our disposable travel-sized bottles and fill them with our own products – be it regular-sized shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, and more. Sometimes, we miss out on an item or two, and we start to panic when we unpack our bags in the hotel room. Now, instead of going through the frustration this holiday season, we decided to pick out some holiday travel essentials to add to our luggage that will make our lives a lot easier. From skincare to haircare, these are the travel beauty must-haves you’ll want to add to your packing list.
We’re not kidding when we say we haven’t come across someone who doesn’t like this Australian brand. If you insist you’re an outlier, skip this. If not, we think all of us can benefit from having this travel kit handy whether we’re taking a long-haul flight or a short trip. It comprises a rinse-free hand wash, hand balm, hydrating face mask, face mist, lip cream, mouthwash and toothpaste. Other than the face mask, which we think you can use in the comfort of your hotel room or Airbnb, the rest of the set will keep you feeling refreshed during your journey and soothe frazzled nerves since Aesop’s products all smell so great and calming.
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Makeup wipes are one of the handiest things to keep in your travel beauty bag. It saves you the hassle of having to lug along cleansing oil or water (which you likely had to have transferred from the original-sized bottles) and can double as wet wipes during emergencies too. These wipes from Simple truly live up to the brand’s name of being an easy-to-use wipe that gently removes makeup from your skin while moisturising it at the same time. Oh, and did we mention, they are also alcohol-free, so it’s great even for those with sensitive skin.
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Want to show off that hot bod of yours you’ve been working on during the lockdown for your next trip? You’ll want to add this mini duo set into your rotation for smoother days ahead. Slough off dead skin with Fenty Beauty’s highly raved Buff Ryder scrub, and follow up with a layer of the label’s Butta Drop – a whipped oil body cream loaded with tropical oils, butter, and extracts that work to boost your skin’s hydration.
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Since we all want to look our best during the holiday season, the last thing we would want to do is to skimp on our haircare routine especially when we’re travelling. And so what better way to show our hair a little extra love than with this luxurious mini-set by one of the leading haircare brands in the industry, Olaplex. Known for its amazing formulas, Olaplex has released a holiday kit to give your tresses that much-needed TLC. Within the set, you’ll find a hair treatment, shampoo, conditioner and bonding oil that work hand in hand to reduce breakage, smooth, protect, and hydrate, while giving your stresses that extra shine.
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Whether you’re in Singapore, or you’re travelling overseas, it’s always important to layer up on your sunscreen. And by now if you haven’t started the habit of applying sunscreen daily, it’s about time you should. For a good sunscreen to tide you through every day of the year, consider investing in Supergoop!’s Mineral Sheer Screen SPF 30. Not only does this lightweight sunscreen provide sufficient sun protection, it also helps to shield skin from blue light and it can even double as a primer under your makeup.
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Even if you’re going to bun your hair up your entire trip, you need to tote along at the very least, a shampoo, conditioner and treatment oil. This set fits the bill, and it even includes a deep conditioning mask so you can have Instagram-ready hair every single day.
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Your vacation beat will never be the same once you use this set of travel-size face and eye brushes. Not only are they glamorous, but they are also compact and easy to toss into your bag on your travels and they get the job done.
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How many times have you forgotten to pack your comb or hairbrush, only to reach the hotel and realise that the flimsy, disposable one just doesn’t cut it for you? Well, too many times to count, for us. So we love this compact hairbrush from Tangle Teezer, which is a miniature-sized version of their best-selling hairbrush. It fits well in our palm, making it small enough to fit inside our travel bags yet big enough to not feel insubstantial.
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Love the smell of watermelons? Who doesn’t? As part of its iconic lineup, this ultra-fine, hydrating mist from Glow Recipe is made with 84% watermelon, hyaluronic acid, and hibiscus. But how does it benefit your skin? Well, besides refreshing your skin, the mist also boosts your skin’s radiance and enhances your makeup. On top of that, it also smoothes your skin while balancing excess sebum production, so you won’t have to worry about that unsightly midday oil slick.
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