From trusty toiletries to skin and hair care treats, here’s your ultimate summer beauty packing checklist…
This article is sponsored by Patchology, Baylis & Harding, Fenjal, Bio-Oil, Hawaiian Tropic, Burt’s Bees, Wilkinson Sword, Wet Brush & John Frieda
Whether you’re a pro at packing or you leave it to the last minute, we’re here to help take away the stress with our checklist of summer beauty and toiletry essentials.
Bring this with you to your pre-holiday Boots shop for the ultimate list of travel-friendly toiletries, skincare and hair care must-haves to add to your basket (and your suitcase). And don’t forget to pick up some of our travel bottles for decanting all your lotions and body washes.
Jetting off somewhere sunny? Why not try our Airport Click & Collect Service* and have your Boots shop ready and waiting for you before you fly? We’ll prep your order and keep it safe for you until your departure date. Then you can take it onto your flight with no need to pack it in your suitcase!
Your holiday essentials checklist
For skincare on the go
Try: Patchology On The Fly Travel Facial Kit
• Hydrate FlashMasque
• Restoring Night Gels (1 pair)
• Rejuvenating Eye Gels (1 pair)
• Hydrating Lip Gel
• TSA-friendly
Does your skin need a vacation, too? Then give it a pamper with four of Patchology’s 5-minute treatments. With a hydrating mask, lip gel and eye gels, this TSA-friendly travel kit contains everything you need to moisturise and refresh dry skin on the plane or as a post-flight pick-me-up.
For smelling luxurious
Try: Baylis & Harding The EDIT Neroli Sands Body Wash
• Size: 400ml
• Vegan**
Infused with bergamot, sweet neroli, orange blossom and musk, this luxurious body wash will transport you straight to the sparkling azure waters, vine-covered hills and citrus groves of the Mediterranean. (Lucky you, if that’s where you’re holidaying!). The rich creamy lather leaves skin feeling beautifully cleansed and delicately perfumed with a summery scent that will remind you of your holiday every time you smell it again in the future.
For nourishing your body
Try: Fenjal Sensitive Body Lotion
• Size: 220ml
• Vegan**
• Suitable for sensitive skin
Drench your skin in a veil of nourishing hydration with this heavenly body lotion. It’s packed full of skin-loving ingredients, such as hydrating panthenol, allantoin to moisturise and a blend of conditioning oils to leave your skin feeling soft and silky smooth. Plus, it’s scented with a fresh blend of lily of the valley, sparkling citrus and apple jasmine for an irresistible fragrance experience.
For a summer glow
Try: Bio-Oil Skincare Oil
• Size: 200ml
• Non-comedogenic
• Suitable for sensitive skin
Glowing skin is always in, but it’s especially nice to glow on your summer vacation. Perfect for an evening out with friends or a romantic date night by the beach, make your body glisten with Bio-Oil. Enriched with a blend of vitamins A and E, plant extracts and PurCellin Oil™, let the easily absorbed formula moisturise and nourish your skin, all while helping to improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone.
For protecting your skin
Try: Hawaiian Tropic Glowing Protection Sunscreen Dry Oil SPF 30
• Size: 200ml
• Vegan**
• From the UK’s No.1 sun protection oil brand^
• No white residue
Elevate your suncare routine with this lightweight sunscreen oil that protects just like a lotion. Island botanicals are infused with SPF30 UVA/UVB protection to leave skin glowing, radiant and defended against UV rays. With Hawaiian Tropic’s signature scent, this easy-to-apply spray makes wearing sunscreen feel like a treat.
For luscious lips
Try: Burt’s Bees Passion Fruit & Chamomile Lip Treatment
• Size: 7.08g
Soften, smooth and revive a parched pout with this 100% natural origin formula from Burt’s Bees. Nourishing ceramides and oils work to provide all-day moisture and reduce the appearance of dry lip lines. With a deliciously fruity flavour and a light, creamy texture, it’s a treat for the senses as well as the lips.
For a smooth shave
Try: Wilkinson Sword Intuition 2-in-1 Sensitive Razor
• Suitable for sensitive skin
• No need for shave gel
This innovative 2-in-1 razor lathers and moisturises as you shave with no need for soap, shave gel or body wash, making it the perfect space saving solution for your packing list. The pivoting head closely follows the contours of your body whilst the moisturising soap bar cares for sensitive skin thanks to pro-vitamin B5, aloe and vitamin E. Make way for soft, smooth and cared for skin.
For detangling knots
Try: Wet Brush Original Detangler® Hairbrush
• Works on all hair types
• Use on wet or dry hair
Perfect for detangling hair after a day at the pool or beach, this revolutionary hairbrush gently loosens knots on wet or dry hair without pulling or snagging, helping locks stay strong and healthy. The moment you try a Wet Brush, you’ll feel the difference and we bet you’ll never want to try another hairbrush again!
For fighting frizz
Try: John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Leave-In Conditioner for Frizzy Hair
• Size: 200ml
• Vegan**
• Formulated with ceramides
Instantly hydrate dry, frizzy hair with this leave-in-conditioner. Expertly formulated with ceramides and Anti-Damage Technology, it leaves locks visibly smoother and shinier in just one use, whilst also providing heat protection before styling.
Ready to do your pre-holiday Boots shop? Screenshot our checklist of all of these products to take with you:
- Patchology On The Fly Travel Facial Kit
- Baylis & Harding The EDIT Neroli Sands Body Wash
- Fenjal Sensitive Body Lotion
- Bio-Oil Skincare Oil
- Hawaiian Tropic Glowing Protection Sunscreen Dry Oil SPF 30
- Burt’s Bees Passion Fruit & Chamomile Lip Treatment
- Wilkinson Sword Intuition 2-in-1 Sensitive Razor
- Wet Brush Original Detangler® Hairbrush
- John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Leave-In Conditioner for Frizzy Hair
For more summer holiday packing advice, read our guide on what to pack for every kind of vacation and shop our full range of sun and holiday essentials.
