The Long-Weekend Beauty Essentials Cheat Sheet
That’s right: It’s time for a much-deserved long weekend. There’s something about a quick, spontaneous trip that’s appealing in every sense of the word, so we try to make room for them as frequently as possible. No matter how last minute your jaunt may be, be prepared for anything with these must-have beauty essentials.
A Travel-Sized Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must, must, must. Rather than fumble with oily creams or packing full tubes or spray cans in your suitcase (or tote, we don’t judge), a travel-sized spray version is all you need to keep you covered for a quick jaunt. Avene Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion Body SPF 50+ comes in a substantial mini version that provides protection with a sheer, fast-absorbing formula on the go. Because it’s oil-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic (we could go on), you can spritz it on your hands to apply to your face, too.
A Dry Shampoo
Not totally on board with daily hair washing infringing on precious relaxation time? We feel you. That’s why we won’t leave the house for a weekend without a dry shampoo on hand. We’re loving Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo because it comes in two different tints, one for dark hair and one for light hair, so that leftover dull, dusty look is a thing of the past. Better still, this particular formula is UV-protecting, so it’ll also boost your hair’s defense against sun damage.
Tweezers
Don’t make the mistake of leaving your tweezers at home—after all, one never knows when an errant brow or upper lip hair will make itself known and require immediate action. Tweezerman Mix ‘n Match Runway Print Mini Slant Tweezers aren’t just professional-grade and practical, they’re also just about as cute as tweezers get.
A Deodorant You Can Rely On
We can personally attest to the efficacy of Kiehl’s Superbly Efficient Anti-Perspirant and Deodorant. Skeptical as one may be to take a chance on an unscented deodorant that comes in a tube, this product is totally worth the initial fear. Not only is it wildly effective (seriously, the 24-hour sweat and odor-free promise is very real), but the sleek packaging makes it much easier to smuggle into a small travel bag, or even your purse.
A Hydrating Face Mist
Keeping your skin cool and hydrated is the best way to avoid dryness caused by sand, surf, and sun exposure, but we can’t think of any thought less appealing than slathering our faces in moisturizer as we sit on the beach. Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist uses—you guessed it—rosewater to balance and restore the skin while soothing and toning, too.
Refreshing Cleansing Wipes
We all need a pick-me-up from time to time, and whether you’re trying to spruce up before dinner or need a smooth surface on which to reapply sunscreen, portable cleansing wipes are your ticket to a fresher face. Burt’s Bees Cucumber & Sage Facial Cleansing Towelettes are very lightly fragranced with the cucumber and sage that makes them so calming to sensitive skin types, especially those that have been a bit sun-battered.
A Humidity-Fighting Hair Product
There’s a fine line between a product that protects from humidity and a product that protects from humidity a little too much, resulting in flatness and a lackluster texture. Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield is totally weightless and transparent when applied to dry hair, more like a veil than a real product, and it comes in a travel size that makes it easy to tote around so it’ll always be on hand when you need it (i.e. always).
Aloe Vera Gel
The idea is to not get sunburned, but should disaster strike, there’s nothing more soothing and repairing than aloe vera gel. JASON Aloe Vera 98% Moisturizing Gel won’t leave a slick feel on skin, and the high concentration speeds along healing and targets sad, chapped skin. Slather it on as soon as you feel the post-sun burn.
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