I hope you’ve enjoyed my previous post on PACKING CLOTHES , her’s more useful tips for packing, enjoy…

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Medications

If you do take medication regularly, pack what you tend to use at home. Remember, however, most places you’ll visit will have a pharmacy/health store nearby so finding what you need should not be an issue. First aid kits will not be necessary unless you go Camping/ glamping… shall I say ?, or off the beaten track in developing countries. . 

For prescription medicine I advise to get a prescription translated in English as some countries are more strict than other when it comes to what you can bring in.

Do not forget sanitiser gel and wet wipes-still buying them although children are 8 and 11, am I the only one??

HEALTH

Sunscreen – one small bottle of UVA/UVB 40 or 50 for maximum protection.

Mosquito repellent  

Foot file (longer trips)

Elizabeth Arden 8-hour cream, a favourite allrounder tried and tested.

Contact lens/case/contact lens solution.

Glasses/ glasses case

Tweezers

Nail scissors

TOILETRIES

Top tip: - Toiletries are readily available all over the world so I’d recommend packing on the lighter side and buy locally if you need extra. Go for the ever so cute travel size/miniature size. Most brands now will have your favourite product, just in a smaller packaging.. I love going to Asia and stock up on those beauty products I love most. Your favourite Beauty brands in a mini size. Same for the US, great choice of mini shampoos/conditioners etc.

Shampoo

Conditioner

Shower gel 

Deodorant

Toothpaste

Toothbrush – I pack a sonic toothbrush because I don’t want to revert to a manual brush while I’m away. Plus,

Dental Floss – smaller than more elaborate flossing tools and just as effective. Buy it here.

Razor/shaving foam(optional)

Hair brush/comb

Hairbands

Hair styling products (optional)- would choose an oil to protect your tresses in summer and a heat protectant for those night when your hair needs to look at its best.

Travel hair dryer (optional) – most hotels would provide one.

Travel hair straighteners (optional)

Body moisturiser

Cotton buds / Q-tips

Tissues -travel size

MAKE UP

Top tip: Again, my best advice is buy mini sizes. They’ll look great in your make up bag and you’ll save space.

Face moisturiser –  try to get one with SPF if you’re heading into the sun. Also a tinted moisturiser can double up as foundation.

Lip balm – one with SPF will also protect your lips in the sun.

Face make-up – tinted moisturiser can substitute foundation. Think your shades carefully as your skin tone will change in the sun.

Concealer – go for waterproof/longwear if you can’t leave without, good in warmer climates.

Mascara – Waterprof mascara works best in warmer climate as it won’t smudge.

Eye shadow – a small palette will usually do for any trip.

Eye liner /eye pencil– go for travel size and waterproof ones. eye liners.

Lip / cheek stain - more suitable than blushers in the heat.

Bronzer- to top up your beautiful tan.

Lipstick – again consider travel sized lipsticks. choose a red/coral shade and a more neutral pink lipgloss.

Make-up remover/ wipes- waterproof one will work best.

Nail polish/nail polish remover  – go for travel size.

Compact mirror

Perfume – travel size rollerballs of your favourite scent will be available in Sephora stores in the US and across Europe. Alternatively pack a body spray to keep you fresh and gorgeous all day long..

Jewellery – invest in travel size jewellery box and try to match your jewellery to your outfits.