Heading away this Easter? Here’s our pick of six travel beauty ideas, from Scandi skincare kits to trusty essentials, all to take you away in style …
The beauty bag
Danish brand Nuori has some stylish travel options for transporting your beauty kit, inluding this Getaway Travel Case, a smart two-in-one made in soft vegan leather, available in colours from black to rose-pink. Check out Nuori skincare, too – they are about to launch The One face cream (€60), in April, with eight ingredients designed to deliver a “super layer” of skincare. €95, www.nuori.com.
The haircare
For some, haircare is a travel non-negotiable – hotel shampoos can be ropey. This set of minis by Olaplex is a veritable salon in a set – ideal for on the go, or else to try out the full range, from Bond Intense Moisture Mask to Nourishing Hair Serum. Discovery Kit, €70, at salons and www.beautybag.ie.
The hair tool
I’ve started taking a hair tool with me when I travel – yes it adds to the weight of your case, but as anyone else with troublesome hair will find, it’s worth it. The GHD Duet Style 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler is admittedly a little bulky in your bag, but it’s a one-stop tool that doubles as both a drier (certainly better than a crappy hotel one) and a smoother/straightener/wave-creator. At €370, it’s an investment, certainly – but its wide reach means that it does a good straight blowdry that’s as close to a salon one as you can get – you use it on towel-dried hair. And then straightening or waving is speedy, with a marked improvement in hair shine. Head to your local Peter Mark salon for advice and to see it in action first.
The travel treat
The Le Labo Hinoki Body & Hair Travel Set features fragrant shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body cream (all under 100ml, so hand luggage-friendly), packaged in a reusable canvas pouch. €50, at Brown Thomas.
The toothbrush
Personally I wouldn’t use this every day, but for travel purposes, this neat, battery-powered sonic Sonisk Pulse Toothbrush is handily small and light. €20, at pharmacies nationwide and www.mccartans.ie.
The Scandi skincare set
Have you discovered Finnish skincare brand Lumene yet? It’s a bestselling staple in Finland, and it’s been around for more than two decades. They do a great selection of wallet-friendly hydrating moisturisers, such as the Nordic Hydra Water Gel. Find this handy travel set at Marks & Spencer, with a neat selection to try out, including the new Nordic-C range that’s dedicated to brightening the skin while you travel.
Main featured image and above: Pack it all inside Steamline’s Entrepreneur Lip Print Carryon case, €301, at www.steamlineluggage.com.
