From travel-sized skincare to multi-purpose miniatures, there’s no need to leave your favourite products behind
This article is sponsored by Drunk Elephant, Kiehl's Since 1851, IT Cosmetics & Urban Decay
Planning your next trip away? Whether you’re jetting off for a week of all-inclusive fun or simply taking a short trip to the countryside, there’s nothing more exciting than reaching for your suitcase and packing your favourite summer outfits. Something not so fun? Heavy bags and airport limits on your liquids.
Aside from using some crafty packing tips (ever tried storing your underwear in your shoes?), keeping your beauty stash to a minimum is an unfortunate reality when preparing for your trip, and can lead to you leaving your most trusted products behind.
So, why not take the stress out of packing by reaching for some travel minis? Not only is there something really pleasing about holding a miniature version of your favourite product, they’re also a life saver when you’re having to contend with a cabin bag-only flight or limited space.
Boots have a wide variety of travel beauty minis to explore, with everything from shampoos and lotions to primers and powders. They’re great if you need a smaller size for the road, or just want to try out something new.
Want to see which beauty minis you’ll find in our hand luggage? Here’s everything you need to get through a summer’s day!
Summer skin saviours
Try: Drunk Elephant The Littles™ 6.0
• C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum: 9ml
• Protini™ Polypeptide Cream: 15ml
• Umbra Sheer™ Physical Daily Defence SPF30: 15ml
• Beste™ No.9 Jelly Cleanser: 60ml
• Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil: 8ml
• T. L. C Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum: 8ml
Gone are the days of having to transfer your favourite skincare products into travel-friendly bottles. Take luxury skincare wherever you go with this set of six Drunk Elephant must-haves – it has all the essentials you’ll need for your trip.
Perfect for the AM, C-Firma™ provides a hit of vitamin C for brightening and firming, while Umbra Sheer™ takes care of the all-important SPF with UVA/UVB protection. In the PM, use Beste™ No.9 to remove all traces of make-up and grime before layering on the T.L.C Framboos™, Protini™ and the Virgin Marula facial oil to leave skin feeling its happiest and healthiest.
Supercharged sun protection
Try: Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50
• Size: 30ml
• Suitable for normal to oily skin
Whether you’re spending your summer on the sunny shores of a tropical island or basking beneath the clouds in your local park, sun protection is an essential step in your summer beauty routine.
This water-light, non-comedogenic sun cream hydrates and defends normal to oily skin from both damaging UV rays and the harmful effects of pollution. The refreshing formula also uses vitamin E to help minimise the apperance of pores, and is dermatologist-tested for safety. Keep it handy throughout the day – remember to reapply your sun protection every few hours. Dermatologist-tested for safety.
Perfect your complexion
Try: IT Cosmetics Travel Mini Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF50+
• Size: 12ml
If you’re looking to swap out your heavy-coverage base routine for something a little lighter on the skin, this multi-tasking CC cream is perfect.
The #1 CC Cream in the USA.* Infused with skin-loving hydrolyzed collagen, peptides and SPF50+, the hydrating formula helps even your skin tone and minimise the look of fine lines and potres, for a luminous, flawless finish that won't crack or crease. Use this mini for a quick boost of glow if you’re heading straight from the beach to dinner, or to keep in your handbag for last-minute cover-ups.
Lock in your look
Try: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Travel Size
• Size: 30ml
Long days, humid heat and windy conditions – keeping your make-up looking fresh throughout a day of summer fun can be quite the challenge. Not with the serious staying power of this setting spray though, which can keep your make-up in place for up to 16 hours.** It's the UK's #1 premium setting spray brand† for a reason!
The innovative vegan‡ formula lowers the temperature of your foundation, powders and vibrant eyeshadows to lock them in place, meaning you can rock that just-applied look all day. Yep, that means no melting, fading or settling into fine lines. You can even use a quick spritz to refresh your make-up, too! It’s the ultimate companion for a weekend city-break or a day at a festival to take your make up from day to night.
