Summer is finally here!
Time to enjoy the hot, humid weather, plan a vacation, and enjoy lots of fun outside activities.
As someone who’s always on the lookout for the best products, I’ve made a list of my favourite products that are just perfect for this time of year. We’re talking sweaty skin, sandy/salty environments, being on airplanes, you name it.
Here are my top tips for travel friendly, summer appropriate beauty items.
- Shiseido Shikulime Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer
This recent product discovery is my all-in-one summer product. It seriously changes the game!
In summertime, I don’t like wearing heavy foundations or just a lot of make-up in general, since my skintone is more even thanks to the sun.
But I do still want just a little bit of coverage, as well as that gorgeous ‘summer glow’.
This product does it all: it’s essentially a moisturizer, which makes it super convenient to apply in the morning with your hands. It provides a very subtle color correcting effect, giving a little bit of coverage with a gorgeous dewy finish. And to top it all off, it has SPF 30, so you don’t need to apply an extra sunscreen on top. How perfect?!
I get so many compliments and questions about my skin whenever I wear this. People think my skin naturally looks flawless when I wear this, because it doesn’t look like make-up at all. And it isn’t… except just a little bit 😉
2. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wand
You’ve probably seen this one all over TikTok, but let me tell you, it’s worth the hype.
I personally love the peach pop shade, since it’s the perfect shade for summer.
What I love about this blush is that it’s really easy to apply on the go, easy to put in your purse or toiletry bag when traveling, and you don’t need to bring any brushes or tools to apply it.
Simply dot it on and rub in with your ring finger for the most natural finish.
Do keep in mind that this is a matte blush, so if you want more of a glow, you can layer their glow wand on top of it for absolute perfection.
Get this product if you want to be a peachy summer princess!
3. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique travel size perfume
If you’re looking for the perfect summer scent that comes in a travel size, look no further.
I got this Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique travel size perfume bottle in an advent calendar, and I’ve saved it for summer ever since. This scent is incredibly soft and feminine, combining notes of jasmine, peach, bergamot combined with a woody scent.
This scent is the ultimate sensual and feminine scent for summer (works great for spring as well), and coming in such a stunning travel size packaging, makes it the perfect find for summer 2023!
PS: I think this scent will become very popular in the coming years, so if you want to be ahead of the hype, wear it this summer.
4. Kerastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile
I purchased this hair serum at the airport on my way to a holiday in Egypt, and I’m so glad I did.
This oil is very light weight, which means it works perfect on thinner hair, and it just does a great job adding shine, hydration and making your hair more manageable and soft.
When I’m on holiday, I like to keep it simple for my hair routine: shampoo, conditioner and a hair serum after washing.
This serum doesn’t have a strong scent either, if you’re not a fan of that.
Plus: it comes in a travel size!
5. Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF15
Summer can be sweaty.
You need a good powder.
This one comes with a mirror and application sponge for on the go, which makes it perfect for summer time.
When it’s hot and humid out, our skin tends to sweat throughout the day, which is why re-applying your powder is necessary. I like to bring powders like this since it makes re-application super easy.
This one also has spf, which is perfect for topping up throughout the day.
6. Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Travel Kit
As a true skincare junkie, I often get complimented on my skin.
When people ask me how I get such good skin, I always tell them: “Skincare!”
It’s not genetics, it’s because I truly took my time and did my research to find the best products that work for me.
The Some By Mi skincare line is one that transformed my skin. Though it’s advertised as an acne skincare line, I actually don’t have acne and it’s definitely not one of those drying acne skincare lines. Quite the contrary. These products will deeply but gently clean your pores, to then hydrate it without clogging the pores. The result is this amazing soft, dewy skin that will get you lots of compliments!
So if you’re struggling with skin texture, clogged pores, blackheads, or even pigmentation/discoloration, I highly recommend trying this line.
The travel size products are super affordable and convenient for… well… traveling. But they will also last you a while.
7. Gisou honey infused lip oil
Lip oils are the perfect fusion between a lipbalm and a lipgloss.
They hydrate your lips and leaving a gorgeous shine, while not being sticky whatsoever.
This Gisou honey infused lip oil is a worthy splurge for your lips this summer, as it’s the finishing touch to your natural glowy summer look.
Wouldn’t you just buy it for this cute packaging?