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Packing and Prep Essentials for your Holiday

Getting organised for your holiday can be an exciting or stressful time. I love to be super organised, or at least start packing 2 weeks before I fly. However, it’s not always about your how organised your suitcase is, you need to pre-prep your skin too. I’ve teamed up with some amazing brands to help you on your holiday journey.

Uk Swimwear

RRP: £78.95
Pia Rossini Kemara Kimono

Kimono

First of all, who doesn’t love a Kimono? It is perfect for wearing on top of swimwear, something to cover your shoulders or just make an outfit stand out. I plan to wear this over the H&M bathing suit that I bought last year, which is so, VEGAS baby.
I also plan to wear with my Ivy park body tight, black shorts and a cami top with my wedges.
Populated with colour this kimono will get everyone talking and asking you where you got it from. I was kindly sent this from Uk swimwear who have a huge range of different brands, from swimwear to lingerie they have you covered. I can’t wait to update you on my looks! Make sure you are watching my Instagram stories between June 5th to June 12th these will also be saved in my PR bubble.

small bottle of Soak - swimwear wash.
Soak – bathing wear wash

RRP: £8.95
Don’t forget to look after your swimwear. Soak your swimwear in this delightful travel soak and enjoy the Eucalyptus oil and citrus smells that will help freshen up your favourite swimwear pieces. After all, I’m not a huge fan of the chlorine smell and this smells amazing.

We love lashes

When travelling, I always think about the best eyelashes I can wear for through the day/ night. Vegas is the perfect place to do whatever you like. If you want to be glamous or if you want to be casual. Vegas has no rules. I was kindly sent this gorgeous selection of eyelashes to flaunt across the strip. I can’t wait to try these Doll eyelashes out.

Doll Lash by Doll beauty

Favouriting this look as they make me feel sexier without being over the top. These are perfect for day and night time use. I can’t wait to show you what they look like on.

Eyelash selection and Revlon Eyelash glue

Other lashes from my collection are from Red Cherry, Koko and ARDELL. I was kindly gifted these from https://falseeyelashes.co.uk. Having used some of there own branded eyelashes, I simply fell in love with the quality they stock. I am still suign them and have worn my favourite pair around 6 times now.

Palmers UK

Palmers Body scrub, Moisturiser, natural moisturiser tan and mini travel pot.
Palmers collection

Looking after your skin whilst being on holiday can be tough, as you enjoy yourself so much and wonder why your skins so dry. Getting that extra vitamin D is glorious for your skin but you must keep your skin hydrated. Packed with vitamins, Palmer’s products will nourish after your body and leave your skin smelling like a wlaking holiday.

Palmers mini travel pot softens and smoothes balm
Travel

Travel sized pots are perfect for those little trips away as you can also keep them in your day bag.

Helpful Tip

Always exfoliate the day before you go on holiday, this will remove any unwanted dead skin cells. Although we don’t see them this will help your skin stay hydrated and you will also tan better.

Palmers Natural Bronze body lotions

Are you looking for that summer glow without the harsh UVA rays touching your skin? Do you lack that gorgeous natural tone? Palmers have you covered whether you like coconut oil or cocoa butter they have the formula for you. I used the Coconut oil formula first and it was very nice. I applied this to a fresh, cleaned exfoliated face and let it work its magic. The next morning I woke up and had the healthiest bronzed glow. Trust me, I was glowing so naturally, everyone at work asked if I’d been using the sunbeds.

Also, I really like the texture of the creams as they don’t feel too thick on your face but are evenly spread to avoid any form of streaking. Be careful around your eyebrows as I accidently applied some into my brows without realising and they went a tad orange a couple of days later. Oops! mistake noted.

Usually, any false tanning lotions put me off due to the smell but I was pleasantly surprised with this one as it doesn’t have that awful tanning smell. Hello, my new favourite glow in a bottle.

Magn!tone

Magn!tone XOXO electrical facial brush  and a pink Wipeout facial cloth
XOXO MAGN!TONE Facial brush & Wipeout towel

Let’s FACE it your beautiful face needs a little attention from time to time. I know as I get lots of blocked pores and hate feeling too oily. With combination skin, I can go either way. I’ve just tried out OXOX Magn!tone facial cleansing brush and WOW, was I impressed. I have looked at these before but never committed. Soon as it arrived I couldn’t wait to test it out. I used my current facial cleaner by Forever living then turned on the vibrations.

Feel the vibrations

You have 3 settings of intensity to choose from and 3 different textures. I really liked the top brush as all the little silicone parts easily located my problem areas. Waterproof, light and compact this device is handy for travel. I will be using this the night before we fly to pre-prep my skin, a couple of days into our holiday and then on the day we come back. This is defiantly a new member of my beauty routine, I can’t wait to see the difference in my skin after a few weeks as after 1 try I was super smooth.

One week from adding this into my routine my face feeling a lot smoother, I’ve had less oily skin and I don’t find myself picking at my face as much for blackheads.

WipeOut

Magn!tone WIPE OUT facial cleansing cloth

Super soft facial cloths eliminate your makeup without the harsh cleaners, micellar water. I am super allergic to many makeup removers and being able to use something without damaging my skin or adding to the environment waste is perfect for me. First impressions, WOW I could stroke this all day. The first time I used one was after a night out with my friend. All my makeup came off with just water, may I add “JUST WATER”.

Perfect to take on your travels. I will be packing a WipeOut facial cloth for Vegas. Then when you get home just pop it in the washing machine and it’s like you never used it.


Suncream SPF 50

Suncream glass container on the grass

Choosing your sun creams can be difficult especially when it comes to your face. I’ve recently tested out this one. When you first put the cream on your fingers it looks like it may clog up your face but when blended in it did not. I didn’t feel as though my face had a thick layer on either which was surprising. Fragrant free this cream will protect you on your holiday and look after your skin enriching it will vitamins whilst you enjoy some sunshine. This can be purchased from Amazon here.

Tips for the chaffing thighs

Ok, so chub rub, let’s be honest, Girls and guys its a nightmare. If you haven’t experienced it, let me tell you now, You are so lucky. I’ve never been a none thigh toucher as I’m a curvy woman. It doesn’t matter how many leg days I have the chubby thighs are here to stay. So, here are my top 3 tips to make them a little more comfortable.

1. Roll on deodorant – ( Example – Mitchum)
2. Buy a longer soft material short for under your skirts/dresses.
3. Talc – Doesn’t last too long but gives quick relief.

Thanks for reading and safe travels,

S✈️

* All items in this post were gifted as part of a collaboration. All opinions are my own. I have not been paid to write for any brands. Not all products may be suitable for everyone. If you have any concerns please consult a medical professional*

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