7 Beauty Essentials To Pack For Your Long Weekend

This is the ultimate guide to packing for your next holiday.

Fact: there are very few things in life that can beat that feeling of spotting a long weekend on your calendar, especially if you’ve planned a trip away.

However, part of enjoying the long weekend is preparing properly and packing all your beauty essentials. At the end of the day, you don’t want to be caught without your trusty sunscreen or fave lippie (the horror). It’s the reason why we’re not always on board with surprise getaways, but that’s a story for another time.

With that in mind, here are seven must-pack beauty essentials that you won’t want to forget to bring with you.

Consider multi-tasking products

Choosing to pack products that offer more than one function or benefit means that you can pack fewer items in your suitcase and save space for another outfit or bikini. The Makeup For Ever HD Skin All-In-One Palette never lets us down with its array of concealing, contouring and highlighting shades that can make you look effortlessly sculpted, and the colours can even be patted onto your eyelids for a touch of colour. The same goes with the Bobbi Brown Crushed Creamy Colour For Cheeks & Lips, which can really bring your cheeks and lips to life with a few dabs.

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Plan ahead

No, you don’t need two mascaras, and you definitely don’t need your entire 12-step skincare routine on a weekend away. Instead, go for something like The Ordinary The Daily Set, which features a mini-sized cleanser, hyaluronic serum and moisturiser to keep your skin in check over the next few days.

It’s probably also a good idea to have a look at what kind of accommodation you’ll be staying at. If you’re staying at an Airbnb, you’ll want to pack a few body-care essentials too, such as a travel-friendly soap and lotion, which you’ll find in the L’Occitane Shea Butter Discovery Set.

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Pack smarter

Want to get ready faster? The trick is to pack your beauty items into a clear case like the SWIISH Beauty Cosmetics Case or Cee Clear Clear Cosmetic Case. This allows you to spot the item you need from the outside of the bag and reach for it, rather than rummaging endlessly looking *inside* the bag. Yep, work smarter, not harder.

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Don’t forget the bare essentials

One non-negotiable when it comes to packing beauty products for your trip away is your sunscreen. For the long weekend, why not treat yourself to the Ultra Violette Glow and Go Trio pack, which contains sunscreen for your face, hands, body and lips to keep you protected? Just don’t forget to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and wear some protective clothing and eyewear while you’re at it.