Beauty Picks for an Easy, Glamorous Getaway

Can’t wait to get to that tropical island you’ve been dreaming of for years? Packing for any vacation can be a little stressful, especially if you are known for forgetting essentials like I am! We’ve put together a checklist for your beauty and skincare routines so you won’t forget a thing—or take too much! A few tricks, like using combination products or packing travel–sized favorites—will take the stress out of your relaxation!

Face Beauty Products

Face Wash: You’ll need a moisturizing but cleansing face wash to take care of your skin after a day in the sun. What: LUSH – Aqua Marina Calming Calamine Wash, $12.

Nighttime Moisturizer: Post–cleansing you’ll need a moisturizer that’ll repair your skin so it’s ready for another fun day in the sun! What: Doctor D. Schwab AM/PM Moisturizer, $49.50.

Lip Mask: Your lips need a little extra attention too so they don’t become burnt or peel. Use this anytime you think your skin needs a little extra care. What: Best Damn Beauty Best Damn Lip Mask Overnight Lip Hydrator, $26.

Makeup Removing Wipes: One–and–done wipes can be used when you’re too tuckered out from a day in the sun to wash your face. Our pick even removes waterproof Mascara! What: Neutrogena Makeup Removing Cleansing Towelettes, $7.

Body Beauty Products

Sunscreen: Sunscreen with bronzer exists! While you;re at the pool or beach working on your tan, you’ll fool passerby with your glow. What: Clarins UV Anti–Pollution Sunscreen Multi–Protection Tint, $44.

Bronzer Mist: If you would rather opt for a regular sunscreen without the bronzer, you can layer a bronzing mist on top after you apply your sunscreen. What: Hampton Sun Airbrush Bronzing Body Mist, $42.

After Sun Care/Moisturizer: Just like your face, the rest of your body needs a little after sun recovery. In addition to your regular moisturizer, you should be using a product with aloe in it so your skin retains moisture during your days in the sun. What: Coola ER+ Radical Recovery After–Sun Lotion, $32.

Makeup Beauty Products

SPF/Foundation/Moisturizer: Instead of using a separate daytime moisturizer and foundation to even out your skin tone during your day in the sun, try a makeup that has a physical sunscreen in it and doubles as an ultra–hydrating moisturizer. What: Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water (SPF 30), $42.

Bronzer/Highlighter/Blush: No need to bring three separate products when you can combine them in one, multi–use palette! What: Estee Lauder - Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi–Palette, $50.

SPF/Lip Balm/Lip Color: This can double as your daytime lip and then layer the color to amp up your nighttime look. What: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15, $24.

Eye Palette: An everyday, bare–minimum makeup palette is all you need for this vacation. Eyebrow pencils aren’t even necessary—you can try to find a palette that has a shade that doubles as an eyebrow powder. What: Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Quad, $26.

Waterproof Mascara: Your "I woke up like this" getaway makeup won’t look so hot if it all melts off in the heat or the water. What you’ll need is a great waterproof mascara! What: Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, $23 (see above).

Makeup Setting Spray and Refresher: Hot days by the pool might leave you feeling like you’re about melt away. A light and refreshing spray kept in the shade (if you can find any) will help keep your skin refreshed and your makeup in place. What: Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Marine Boosting Mist, $25.