The BlushBeauty Packing Guide

I’m back! After a couple of hectic months I’ve finally felt inspired and sat down to write up a new post. I’ve moved homes and jobs, and I’ll be sure to share an update on my goings on soon. But until then, I thought I’d share my super-obsessive organisation when it comes to holiday packing… a sort of ‘beauty/bits & bobs checklist’ to ensure I cover all of the essentials, as there’s nothing worse than forgetting and having a mad last minute rush round the airport! I’m soon to fly to sunny Cyprus for a much-needed break, so here’s what I’ve got ticked off already…

First up – Makeup…

• Primer: MAC Prep & Prime (Evening)
• Foundation/Coverup: Vita Liberata Bronzing Minerals (Day), MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC37 (Evening)
• Contour/Colour corrector: Anastasia Beverley Hills Pro Series Contour Cream Kit in Medium
• Concealer: Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
• Setting Powder: Sleek Luminous Pressed Powder
• Highlighter(s): L’Oreal Lumi Magique, Benefit High Beam (Evening)
• Summer glow: Soap & Glory Peach Party
• Eyebrows: Bobbi Brown Brow Kit in Saddle/Mahogany, L’Oreal Brow Artist Plumper
• Eyeshadow: MUA Undressed Palette
• Eyeliner: Collection Extreme 24Hr Felt Tip Liner
• Mascara: Benefit They’re Real! 
• Lip Balm: Vaseline Aloe Vera SPF 15
• Lip Liner: NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Nude & Cocoa
• Lipsticks: NYX Lip Lingerie in Honeymoon, Embellishment & Satin Ribbon
• Brushes: Foundation, Powder, Contour, Eyeshadow, Blending sponge
• Eyelashes: Eylure 141, 143

Skincare…

• Cleanser: Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel
• Eye Makeup Remover: YSL Top Secrets Eye Makeup Remover
• Toner: Pixi Glow Tonic
• Moisturiser: Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturiser, Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
• Facial SPF: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+
• Body Moisturiser: Vaseline Spray & Go Cocoa
• Sun Cream/Oil: Nivea 30, Hawaiian Tropic 8&15
• Shower: Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash, Exfoliating gloves
• Perfume: Chloé, The Body Shop Coconut Body Mist

Hair…

• Hair bobbles/grips/hair bands
• Serum/Heat spray: TIGI S-Factor Smoothing Lusturizer, VO5 Smoothly Does it Heat Spray
• UV protectant: Mark Hill UV Spray
• Shampoo/Conditioner: Herbal Essences Guava Have it 
• Deep treatment: L’Anza Healing Colorcare Trauma Treatment
• Hairspray: Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla 

The boring stuff…

• Deodorant
• Toothpaste & Toothbrush
• Razor
• Muslin Cloths/Flannels (for cleansing)
• Cotton Pads (for eye makeup removal)
• Nail scissors
• Tweezers
• Your very own first aid kit…
• Cooling spray
• Sunglasses
• Compact mirror

Hand luggage…

• Eye mask
• Refreshing wipes
• Mini deodorant

Fingers crossed, I’ve remembered everything! Of course, this list can be chopped and changed to suit you, as well as not forgetting the clothes! Now all that’s left is to get to me on that plane… Have you been on holiday yet this year?