Make up light luggage
Whether you're going to a weekend festival or on a long break overseas, here are some tips for travelling.
From festival camps to far-flung breaks, any adventure shares one common problem - the packing.
Often the business of downsizing a whole bathroom full of products to a teeny bag of lightweight tricks can turn into a full-scale military operation.
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HOW TO PACK A SUITCASE
HOW MANY UNDIES DO YOU PACK?
A third of women even resort to sneaking essentials into their partner's luggage, a recent British survey by Boots reveals.
Avoid getting into strife with the airport security desk (or your unsuspecting partner) by mastering the art of minimalist packing.
Bid bon voyage to your favourite shelf of cosmetics - just temporarily - and embrace miniatures, multi-use products and travel-ready sets to see you through your jaunt in style.
"Once you get the mechanics down - what to bring, how to pack, how to substitute for what you leave behind - you'll find you can focus on the romance of travel," assures Rona Berg, author of Fast Beauty.
Forget the excess beauty baggage and take off with these packing imperatives.
MINI BREAKER
No need to worry about airport regulations if you're packing a carryall for a country break, but you'll still need to minimise your beauty haul.
"Collect 'minis' whenever you can," suggests Berg. "Mini toothpaste tubes, sample-size creams - even deodorant is downsized these days.
"You can also buy small plastic travel jars and fill them with your own products. For a short trip, these will lighten your load considerably."
You don't have to compromise on your favourite scents to feel light as a feather.
Many are available in limited edition purse spray versions, or you can decant your signature scent into a mini atomiser for an on-the-move spritz.
FESTIVAL FIEND
Pitch up at a music festival feeling confident you've got the bare essentials stowed away in your tent.
Keep make-up to a minimum and embrace the carnival spirit with a pair of theatrical false eyelashes. You'll find feathers, stars and bright colours to make a bold impact without having to worry about eyeliner, mascara or lipstick re-applications during the day.
Wipes are essential during al fresco freshen-ups for deodorising, refreshing hands and removing make-up and mud.
"Always use non-alcoholic, non-perfumed baby wipes, as they contain fewer chemicals, thereby reducing the risk of skin reactions," make-up artist Rae Morris recommends.
If you're dancing in searing heat, blotting powders in your pocket will be your new best friend.
"Simply blot your skin whenever your face looks too shiny," Morris suggests.
Dry shampoo is a travel essential for a festival equivalent of an instant blow-dry.
JET SETTER
Good news for maximalists: the longer the flight, the bigger the baggage allowance is the rule which usually applies.
If the majority of your toiletries are hanging out with your clothes in your long-haul flight suitcase, ensure they're well packed with a zip-up beauty carryall containing plastic pockets to avoid leaks.
Staying fresh and polished throughout your flight is another consideration when you're packing your hand luggage.
"Long-haul flights are incredibly dehydrating, leaving skin feeling tight and uncomfortable," says make-up artist Jemma Kidd.
"Pack facial wipes, moisturiser and any essential make-up in your hand luggage to use during the flight or before landing."
Ensure any products you take on board are in containers holding no more than 100ml.
If you're heading for the heat, forgo your usual brands and consider product swaps, like shampoo and conditioner containing UV protection.
TRAVELLING LIGHT
Lose the bulk of your beauty haul and free up your shoulders with Jemma Kidd's guide to travelling light:
• Decant your skincare products and sunscreen into travel-size containers.
• Instead of taking a separate moisturiser and foundation, try a tinted moisturiser containing SPF, with a concealer to cover any imperfections.
• Take blotting tissues instead of powder to remove any excess oil from your face.
• If you use natural colour on the eyes, use the powders from your brow kit, or vice versa, rather than taking two compacts.
• Instead of a separate lipstick and blush, opt for a combined lip and cheek tint.
