I am usually a serial over-packer, but this time it was a little different as I had our two little boys with me so I simply had to share the suitcases with them, and make sure that there was sufficient room for all their stuff, toys etc. All in all this meant that I had to think long and hard about what to bring for myself, and a lot less than I usually do.. Now that was tough.. But then again, I’ve got some brilliant ideas for you…
Let’s start with the hair.. I’ve got long and thick hair, which once upon a time was straight, but two pregnancies later and it has suddenly gone quite wavy. So while I previously didn’t need to bring a straightener, today I simply have to if I don’t want frizzy looking hair. And a hairdryer is just a given, isn’t it!!
And you just cannot go past the products from Silver Bullet, and this gorgeous Rose Gold Travel Set is perfect for styling on the go. It includes a lightweight hair dryer, which may be smaller than your usual hair dryer with its portable mini size, but it still has the power of a full-sized hair dryer. With this little beauty, I’ll have dry hair in no time, plus, it weights just 225.
The pack also comes with a pretty rose gold hair straightener which has friction-free, floating ceramic plates for a smoother, shinier hair. It heats up to 220°C instantly. The plates are 22cm long, and quickly an easily glide through my hair, and yes, while they are smaller than your standard sized straightener, it does mean that you need to straighten smaller sections at a time, but when doing so it does leave the hair, smooth and straight - and glossy too - after just one stroke.
This set is not only the prettiest hair appliances you’ve ever seen with their stunning rose gold shade, they are also exceptional quality you can rely on. An absolute bargain if you ask me!
Silver Bullet Rose Gold Travel Set - RRP: $69.95
Available from iglamour
Skincare-wise, lately, I’ve been so in love with Peter Thomas Roth, and they have the best little kits with the best travel sized products, such as for instance the Jet, Set, Facial!
This Jet Set kit contains 4 travel sized products, including;
- Water Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser, 30ml
- Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturiser, 20ml
- Firm Peeling Gel, 20ml
- Cucumber Gel Mask, 20ml
I recently tried the newly launched Toner Mist from the Water Drench Range (you can read about it here), and absolutely loved it, so it will definitely be coming with me too, and the Water Drench Cream Cleanser and Hydrating Moisturiser will be perfect too.
My combination skin is not usually creaming for extra moisture, but during and after long-haul flights is something entirely different.
The Cream Cleanser helps remove makeup and impurities, while moisturising with moisturising the skin with pure water vapour drawn from the clouds. Perfect for giving your skin a quick gentle clean during transit.
The Water Drench Moisturiser is also perfect for long-haul flights and getting your skin back in top-shape again once you’ve touched down, as it gives the skin a continuous burst of intense hydration that lasts up to 72 hours, thanks to the hyaluronic acid, Ceramides and ProHyal+® that helps hydrate and replenish skin to make it appear more supple, full, and smooth. help keep moisture locked in, also helping to fight any signs of ageing including fine lines and wrinkles for a more silky soft, hydrated and youthful-looking complexion. I love how this moisturiser is so light-weight on my combination skin, yet adds such intense nourishment and moisture.
The Peter Thomas Roth Firm Peeling Gel is an exfoliator that uses enzymes from pineapple, pomegranate, and keratinase along with cellulose to gently buff away dead skin cells to reveal a smoother, fresher skin. It also helps remove impurities and congests clogged pores for a more refined and radiant appearance. It is so so effective, yet so gentle and doesn’t dry out, or irritate the skin. I no doubt need a full sized tube of this one.
Finally, there’s the Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask, which is a gel mask that helps soothe, hydrate and detoxify and de-puff the skin to keep it refreshed, thanks to botanical extracts from Cucumber, Papaya, Chamomile, Pineapple, Sugar Maple, Sugarcane, Orange, Lemon, Bilberry, and Aloe for a soothing effect. This is such a great soothing mask for skin that is irritated, dry and dull from being in the air for a long time. (You can also read more about it here.)
Peter Thomas Roth Jet, Set, Facial! Travel Kit - RRP: $39.95
Available from Sephora
Another thing that really suffers during during and after long-haul flights, is the hands, and mine always go horribly dry. But thanks to the Du’It Essential Hand Repair Kit, they’ll be back to their soft selves in no time.
The Kit contains;
- Du-It Tough Hands, 20g
- Du’It Tough Hands For Her, 20g
- Du’It Tough Scrub, 20g
The Du-It Tough Tough Hands is designed for specifically dry, cracked, irritated or calloused hands, and helps seal creaks and replace lost oils. It is great to use at night as a treatment.
My fave would however be the Du-It Tough Hands for Her, which will be coming with me on the trip. This hand cream is an anti-ageing hand cream designed to guard against premature ageing, visibly brighten and condition the skin cuticles and nails while increasing the moisture levels with long lasting hydration, thanks so among others peptides and niacinamide. This non-greasy hand cream is sure to keep my skin deeply hydrated.
I am also loving the Du-It Tough Scrub which is a 3-in-1 scrub that also helps clean, exfoliate and moisture the hands, leaving them softer and smoother as it gently lifts away dead skin cells, dirt and grime, and strong odours too.
Du’It Essential Hand Repair - RRP: $9.95
Available from Du’It
Another thing I always struggle with while flying, is dry lips, but this time, these limited-edition Cherry Lip Duo from Frank Body is sure to prevent that.
The Duo contains two cherry scented lip products, including a
- Cherry Bomb Lip Scrub, 15ml
- Cherry Bomb Lip & Cheek Tint, 15ml
The Cherry Bomb Lip Scrub is made using among others raw sugar to gently polish away any dry skin to reveal softer lips, along with coffee seed oil to boost the blood circulation under the lips for fuller and plumper appearance of the lips. It also contains grapefruit extract to prevent the lips getting dry, along with beeswax, vitamin E to soften, hydrate and help seal in the moisture. To perfect way to both prepare the lips pre-flights, and buff them back to soft and smooth again afterwards.
The Cherry Bomb Lip and Cheek Tint, is the perfect travel companion as the pinky-red tint it can be used both on the lips a touch of flushed tint that can be built up if desired, and I really love that it can also be used on the cheeks to add a bit of life into a tired, pale and jet lagged face.
It contains lanolin, olive and coconut oil, coffee seed oil along with beeswax to help keep the lips hydrated, looking plump, and with a gorgeous glow shine. Oh, and need I say that this duo has the most incredible cherry scent too!
Frank Body Cherry Lip Duo - RRP: $24.95
Available from Frank Body and Mecca Cosmetics
And when I just want to give my lips a little extra moisture, and to get them back to full health after the long haul flights, I've been loving using the limited edition Carmex Watermelon Lip Balm. it has the most gorgeous summery fresh and fruity scent of watermelon and is also formulated with SPF 15 to protect from the sun's rays. the little jar is tiny so its easy to pop into the handbag, and its very concentrated, so a little goes a long way, instantly making the lips feel soft and smooth, and with a lovely fresh and cooling tingling sensation which I really love. And as it also goes on without feeling overly greasy I've also been loving using it under my lipsticks for extra comfort
Carmex Watermelon Lip Balm - RRP: $5.95
Available from Priceline
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