At this point, you have all probably gathered with the family, stuffed your faces silly and maybe drank a little bit too much. After all the partying and family madness, I know many of you have planned a relaxing getaway. No matter where you are, sun or snow, you always feel good when you look your best. But with all the craziness of Christmas travel, you want to pack light to avoid the long line ups at the check in counter or even worse, the airline losing your luggage in all the chaos. Trying to fit everything can be frustrating so here are some tips on how to bring your makeup with you, look radiant and refreshed on your holidays and keep the frustration of trying to fit your cosmetics to a minimum.
The number one way to save space is to bring products that have multiple uses. These are my holiday makeup must-haves!
1) BB Cream: This is an all in one foundation, tone corrector, anti-aging cream and sunblock. This product usually has an SPF of 30++ minimum. BB creams are great because there are so many benefits in just one bottle.
2) Cream highlighter: I've mentioned before how highlighting can make you look instantly refreshed. Don't leave the highlighter at home. Bring a cream highlighter like Benefit Cosmetic's Watt's Up because it doubles up as a highlighter and a base for for your eyeshadow.
3) Eyeshadow: Bring one natural coloured eyeshadow. If you want to skip out on this, you can just use your highlighter on your eyes. It will instantly brighten them.
4) Eyebrow pencil: Your eyebrow pencil is usually in some shade of brown. This is a great item to bring as it can double up as an eyeliner. Even if you're used to wearing black eyeliner, a brown will give you great definition as well, but look appropriately natural.
5) Natural coloured lipstick: This is a good one to bring. Lipstick can also be used on the cheeks, as a blusher. Apply some lipstick on your cheeks and blend it out with your fingers. If you feel the texture of your lipstick is a little dry, use a little bit of moisturizer to help you spread the colour.
6) Mascara: Bring a waterproof mascara with you if you're going to the beach so it doesn't run or smudge when you go in the water. You can skip out on the eyelash curler too. Use a teaspoon from your hotel room. Press your eyelashes between the teaspoon and your thumb. Trust me, it works!!!
7) Compact powder: This is optional and only if you have oily skin and going somewhere tropical.
There you go!! An extremely natural and refreshed look!
And it's just 6 or 7 small items that fit perfectly into a teeny, tiny makeup pouch. Skip out on the makeup brushes too. All you need are your fingers!!!
The number one way to save space is to bring products that have multiple uses. These are my holiday makeup must-haves!
1) BB Cream: This is an all in one foundation, tone corrector, anti-aging cream and sunblock. This product usually has an SPF of 30++ minimum. BB creams are great because there are so many benefits in just one bottle.
2) Cream highlighter: I've mentioned before how highlighting can make you look instantly refreshed. Don't leave the highlighter at home. Bring a cream highlighter like Benefit Cosmetic's Watt's Up because it doubles up as a highlighter and a base for for your eyeshadow.
3) Eyeshadow: Bring one natural coloured eyeshadow. If you want to skip out on this, you can just use your highlighter on your eyes. It will instantly brighten them.
4) Eyebrow pencil: Your eyebrow pencil is usually in some shade of brown. This is a great item to bring as it can double up as an eyeliner. Even if you're used to wearing black eyeliner, a brown will give you great definition as well, but look appropriately natural.
5) Natural coloured lipstick: This is a good one to bring. Lipstick can also be used on the cheeks, as a blusher. Apply some lipstick on your cheeks and blend it out with your fingers. If you feel the texture of your lipstick is a little dry, use a little bit of moisturizer to help you spread the colour.
6) Mascara: Bring a waterproof mascara with you if you're going to the beach so it doesn't run or smudge when you go in the water. You can skip out on the eyelash curler too. Use a teaspoon from your hotel room. Press your eyelashes between the teaspoon and your thumb. Trust me, it works!!!
7) Compact powder: This is optional and only if you have oily skin and going somewhere tropical.
There you go!! An extremely natural and refreshed look!
And it's just 6 or 7 small items that fit perfectly into a teeny, tiny makeup pouch. Skip out on the makeup brushes too. All you need are your fingers!!!
goood tips for travelling light
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