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Nail your holiday checklist with these 9 beauty travel essentials
Written byNatalie Beastall
Reviewed byH&B Regulatory Affairs
Jetting off soon? Don’t even think about zipping up your case without these beauty must-haves. They’re here to ensure your holiday glam and beauty game is effortless
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Q+A Peptide SPF50 Anti-Ageing Daily Facial Sunscreen 50ml
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WILD Fresh Cotton & Sea Salt Deodorant Starter Pack
£13.00
Soothes and moisturises
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Dr Organic Aloe Vera Gel 200ml
3 For 2 Mix & Match
£8.49
Name something more exciting than booking a holiday… we’ll wait. But the packing part? Not quite as thrilling. That’s why we’ve taken the guesswork out of your getaway prep with nine beauty must-haves that are sun, sea and suitcase approved.
Whether you’re jetting off to tropical shores or chasing sunsets closer to home, these travel heroes and glow-giving essentials deserve a spot in your luggage.
You’ve packed your passport, your airport snacks and your 12 bikinis (for a five-day trip). But the real MVP of your suitcase? Your sunscreen of course!
Q+A Peptide SPF50 is a collagen supporting, peptide-packed formula with SPF50 and broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Infused with vegan pre-peptide, adzuki bean extract (yes, it’s a thing) to help with puffiness in the skin1 and meadowfoam oil2 to help nourish. Plus, being 50ml means it’s airport friendly, so just throw it in your hand luggage and go.
Time to call in your skin’s holiday hero: Dr Organic Pure Bioactive Aloe Vera Gel. Whether you’ve had too much sun exposure in a day (we hope not) or you’re just in that dry-skin phase from poolside lounging and beachy breezes – this will be the cool, calm and collected bestie your suitcase should always include.
This double-strength wonder soothes and moisturises. With maxed-out polysaccharide levels3 (a fancy way of saying it’s effective), it’s like giving your skin a cool drink. Throw it in the fridge for an extra “ahh” moment and enjoy that soft, supple, sunset-selfie-ready glow.
Whether your face just did a full shift on the sun bed, survived a long-haul flight or spent too long on sunny adventures, this little luxe serum is here to help hydrate, support collagen production, soften, soothe and brighten and help fight fine lines.
Apply in the morning or night, if you’re in a sunny climate we suggest applying at night, and let those antioxidants do the heavy lifting while you’re catching up on your beauty sleep.
A refillable deodorant hero that’s as ready for holiday mode as you are. With a scent like freshly washed linen blowing in a salty seaside breeze, this plant-powered beauty will have you feeling like the human version of a coastal walk at sunrise.
The reusable aqua case gives it major style points. Plus, it’s vegan, gentle on skin and will give you that all-day sweat security – even on beach hikes or dance floors. Slip it into your hand luggage or beach tote, and go forth smelling ocean-fresh. Trust us – your travel buddies will thank you.
Designed for delicate or redness-prone skin, this dreamy day cream is like a chilled cucumber water for your face (but with a bonus tint, hydration and UVA protection).
What’s inside? There’s glycerin4 and allantoin5 to help calm and hydrate, it’s a mineral-based6 SPF30 that may help prevent sun-induced flare-ups and has a tinted formula to help even out redness (hello coverage).
Whether you're heading to sun-soaked streets or just trying to make it through a hot airport, this is the one.
If your face is feeling a little sun-tired or dry from the air con, it’s time to slather on the calm with Q+A’s Overnight Mask.
Think of it as your skin’s own mini spa break. While you catch up on sleep, this lightweight gel mask is busy soothing, hydrating and restoring your glow.
With calming centella asiatica7 (aka cica) and bacillus ferment to help ease redness,8 this is your glow-up in a jar. Apply after your evening moisturiser, drift off and wake up with skin that looks like it’s been on a wellness retreat.
Not anymore. There’s a shampoo for that. Noughty To The Rescue Shampoo is your tropical holiday hydration hero for dry, sun-frazzled, pool-parched hair.
Been swimming like a mermaid or just baked it under the sun until your hair said “no more”? This nourishing formula helps rehydrate with intense moisture, gently cleanses and is packed with sunflower and sweet almond extracts. Plus, wheat amino acids to smooth and soften.9
Need more holiday-ready hair inspo? Of course you do.
Skin feeling a little ‘scorched’ on your sun-soaked getaway? This lightweight, fast-absorbing gel cream is like an iced latte for your face – cool and refreshing.
Packed with prebiotic oat10 to help your skin’s moisture barrier and antioxidant-rich feverfew,11 both are here to help deliver nourishment and help keep skin hydrated all day. Ideal for skin that’s normal to dry, sun-touched or just feeling a little delicate.
Hydration might not always take the number one spot on holidays (although it should). Whether you’re dancing at a beach bar, chasing kids around the pool or trying to read a chapter of your book whilst sunbathing… Zooki Hydration+ should be your new travel essential.
Pop these peachy beauties in your hand luggage and thank us later. With L-Theanine and caffeine in a 2:1 chill-to-zing ratio, plus vitamin B12 to support your energy levels,12 vitamin C13 to maintain healthy skin and electrolytes to help you stay hydrated14 – it’s the sip that keeps on giving. Jet lag? Who’s she?
Just rip, pour, mix with water and you’re hydrated and laser-focused on what matters (like finding the best poolside snacks).
The final say
Your beauty travel kit is now officially holiday-ready. But don’t forget your feet before you go. Treat your toes to our foot care favourites and put those sandals on with confidence.
And when you return from your sun-soaked escape, we’ve got some of the best post-holiday rescue beauties waiting that’ll have you adding to your basket immediately. Trust us – you’ll want to keep the holiday feeling going just a little longer… and your beauty bag overflowing just a little more.
This article provides informational advice and is not a substitute for medical care. Curated by experts for accuracy, we take great care to ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant. However, you should always consult your GP or healthcare professional before using supplements or alternative products, particularly if you have medical conditions or are under supervision.
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