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If you're lucky enough to be heading somewhere warm, sunblock is obligatory. Fake tans and lash tints before you fly off help, but it's best to limit your luggage to just a few easy-to-pack essentials. Or try them at home to get you in the holiday mood.
1 Clarins Super Restorative Tinted Cream SPF 20 $110
This is for those with mature skins, who often find tints too light in coverage and conditioning. Skincare expert Clarins ensures rich coverage with illuminating pigments to soften signs of aging. If you're wedded to wearing foundation you may feel a little more exposed than usual, but get in the holiday mood. In 5 shades.
From Clarins stockists.
2 Fekkai Summer Hair Sun Bandana Sheer UV Shield $46
Locks need looking after too and this leave-in sunblock spray means you'll return home with shiny, manageable hair.
From Mecca Cosmetica.
3 Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette Splash/Spray, 300ml, in Orange $109
A bit heavy to lug away, but take the handsome bottle home and enjoy the redolence of warmer climes. A light, invigorating citrus scent, but the range is also available in Rain and Cucumber and, from August 11 for a limited time, in Basil, Grapefruit and Pear.
From department stores.
4 M.A.C Tendertone Lip Balm SPF 12 in Take a Hint $40
Ten colours from this gentle pink through to sheer red, these balms taste of strawberry and kiwifruit and condition while delicately colouring. Just the sort of easy-to-carry holiday essential you'll adopt for every day.
M.A.C Lip Conditioner SPF15 is another great range of long-lasting moisturising tints in a lighter plastic pottle, also $40.
From M.A.C Chancery and Westfield St Lukes and Smith & Caughey's Newmarket.
5 Trilogy Fresh Start Kit for normal to dry skin $19.90
If you're away for just a few days, don't lug all your potions. Try Trilogy's mini-tubes of cleanser, moisturiser and exfoliant. Made with plant oils, they're gentle and effective and come in a cotton travel bag (not pictured).
Pharmacies and department stores.
