Ah, the joy of packing and not so fun unpacking of travelling. Throughout the years, you learn your lessons with what to bring and what to refrain from bringing. For me, I try to bring minimal make up products as I know it is “my routine” to stock up make up products when I travel be it in duty free or boutique shops overseas. Another reason why I choose to under pack make up products is that they are less likely to wreck my skin as compare to using wrong skincare products.
Here are some of the skincare products I always bring with me on my overseas travel. Some are pretty self-explanatory and some I’ll explain more.
- Facial cloth masks, many of them. – SKII, Beautymate, My Beauty Diary are my top picks.
- Cream Cleanser – One that isn’t too harsh and strip my skin from its natural moisture and won’t provoke my skin to breakout. I love Trilogy Cream Cleanser (AUD $36.95) depot into travelling cases of course.
- Something that is soothing – I am very picky when it comes to hotel rooms, pillows, etc. Hence I always need something to help soothe my cranky travelling mood. Molton Brown Cedrus Temple Soother (AUD $40) is not only good for travelling in flight but also a gem to keep next to the bed to help relax and promote good quality sleep. Best of all it’s not oil based so it’s not oily/messy.
- Gel eye cream – There are not many eye cream in the market that is light, effective, inexpensive and is good to reapply without delivering milia. Uriage Eye Contour Care (AUD $39.95) is one of them that keeps dehydrated fine lines under my eyes at bay and yet it’s so lightweight to constantly reapply.
- Eye drops – This is a must, remember how I used to blog about eye drops is great to refresh and rehydrate eyes but they are also AWESOME to help flush out left over eye makeup post eye makeup removal. When travelling something like Refresh Plus Eyedrops (AUD$ 15.70) is perfect for individual use and throw away without opening a new bottle and having to worry expiry date.
- Sunscreen – One can never have too many sunscreens but make sure you open one finish it and move onto another. Otherwise if you keep used sunscreen for too long you’ll have to bin them. Always opt for moisturising, high UVA/UVB protection, non comedogenic and lightweight. One that isn’t sticky or messy even in humid weather is Neutrogena Healthy Defence Daily Moisturiser SPF 30+. Perfect as it doubles as a primer too.
- Moisturising spritz – Loving Caudalie Beauty Elixir and Uriage Thermal Water Spray (AUD$10.95). Best invention ever, I can’t never get enough of spritz that actually delivers moisture without wrecking my makeup of the day.
- Shampoo & Conditioner – I am obsessed with Rahua Voluminous Shampoo & Conditioner (AUD $40 each). Smells heavenly, soothes my dry hair extensions and the finish is just amazing. One of those hair products that you can see results after blow dry. HG status for me. You will need this especially if you’re going on a beach vacation.
- Oil based make up remover - I love them in balm/gel based. Qsilica Remove Makeup & Grime Cleansing Gel fits perfectly for the bill.
Some other make up products I drag with me are of course:
- Eyelash curler – Can’t live without one. Shu Uemura, Utowa, Koji are my top picks.
- Tweezer – From Tweezerman of course.
- Scissors – A must to open product samples, to snip off purchased tags, trip your brows, the use of a scissors whilst travelling is endless.
- Contact lenses – For cosmetic reasons, once you pop them on you’ll realise the job for eye makeup is half done. They are awesome like that. Currently loving Rainbow Color contact lenses, they are natural and very comfortable.
What they are famous for:
Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
Everything Balm
Energising Face Lotion
Watch out for:
Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF15
Intensive Lip Treatment
Hydrating Mist Toner
My picks:
CoQ10 Booster Capsules Powerful antioxidant treatment to combat dull skin. (Sold out all the time!)
Cream Cleanser Creamy but non greasy, removes makeup efficiently too.
Ultra Hydrating Cream Locks in moisture, rejuvenates and is high in antioxidant.
Phyllis at Makeup For Life did a post about the skincare products she uses. So I thought it would be a good idea to do one about my recently changed skincare routine.
For the mornings I skip cleanser just pat my face with luke warm water and then follow by:
SKII – Facial Treatment Essence
MD Skincare – Hydra Pure Moisturizer
Shiseido – Aqualabel Moist Effector
Night/Evening, I’d usually remove my makeup and follow with my skincare as the following:
Clinique – Take The Day Off Balm
Ren – Rosa Centifolia Facial Cleansing Gel
Shu Uemura – Depsea Moisture Replenishing Lotion
SKII – Whitening Source Dermdefination Serum
Shu Uemura – Depsea Moisture Replenishing Cream
Shiseido – Aqualable Moist Effector
On top of that here are some of the other stuff that I use regularly. I usually rotate between products during the week:
In Essence – Moisture Maximum Mask
Dermalogica – Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Natio – Clay & Plant Face Mask
Trilogy – Booster Capsules
Cetaphil + Brown Sugar Scrub
Biore – Self Heating Mask
Kose – Seikisho Mask
Akin – Rosehip Oil
The Body Shop – Lip Scuff
Decleor – Essential Balm
I know this may seem alot but really I am a lazy person (if you haven’t notice I skip cleanser in the morning and eye cream!) and I only use products when I remember or needed to. I am sure there are a few products I have left out here and there but these are the ones I often turn to.
My resolution for this year is to finish most of the products I have at hand and locate a good skincare line and purchase the entire line and stick to it. So far, I am interested with Shu Uemura’s Depsea Moisture range, REN range (they have a pretty impressive line) & MD Skincare range by Dr. Dennis Gross. I was thinking of the Kose range too.
For now, I am working hard with finishing my products!
