It’s that time of the year everyone wants to go somewhere. Whether you are travelling out of the country for that much-needed vacation or going to the village to spend some time with your family, there are a few beauty essentials you must not forget when packing.
Before you start packing, you have to first decide if you are a low key traveller who is absolutely fine with just a lip balm and a good moisturizer or a fashionista who is going all out to slay. Either way, the key is to pack items that can serve more than one purpose.
Below is a concise list of everything you will need to keep your travel beauty kit as simple as possible while still slaying this December.
Lip Balm
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Packing a lip balm is very important to keep your lips moisturized this harmattan season. However, a small container of Vaseline will be more than perfect as it will serve both as a lip balm and body cream (works perfect as a sealant for your moisturizer). With all the dry air your skin will be exposed to, you will need to seal in as much moisture as possible. Make sure to add this to your travel beauty kit.
Eyeliner
It’s best to pack a brown eyeliner that will serve as an eyeliner, eyebrow pencil and lip liner all in one. Smart right?
Face Wipes/Wash
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It’s the holiday season and you are bound to be outdoors a lot, which means makeup. So pack some face wash or wipes to help take off your makeup at the end of the day. You do not want to come home in January with ugly breakouts because of clogged pores from makeup residue. We are starting 2019 with super clear skin, please!
Perfume
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If you are not going to smell like heaven this Christmas then what exactly is your plan? Do not forget to pack a small, travel-sized bottle of your favourite fragrance. Antiperspirants alone do not cut it and your slay is incomplete without that yummy feminine essence.
Lipstick
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Lipsticks are very easy to forget but we are here for you. If you are confused about which shade to pack in your travel beauty kit, take a look at this. It is advisable to stick to two lipsticks; one dark shade and a lighter one. This will give you multiple lipstick style options to try out during the holidays. Check out these 6 lipstick colours that are flawless on dark skin.
Powder
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Packing compact powders are tricky as there is a high risk of breaking. So if you can work with a simple loose powder in your travel beauty kit, that would be great. If you must go with a compact powder, however, ensure that there’s something between the mirror and the powder. A small brush, cotton ball or powder buff will do the trick.
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