Image via WikipediaA lot of people I know are headed to some exotic beach or hill - station for a holiday to beat the sticky heat of May. I have just come back from a trip to Mahabaleshwar & am regretting it already. Like the Britishers, I think I too should build a summer home over there to retreat from Mumbai's heat & humidity for around 4 months of the year.
On a summer holiday, you just want to chill out, without a care in a world. You don't want to deal with powdery textures & runny makeup. So here is a quick list of stuff you can carry to make you look as cool as a cucumber without any effort.
1. Sunscreen: Just carry whatever suits you. Also carry some after sun cream to help with any sun burns. Aloe Vera is a easy option. Carry a lot of scarfs & caps/hats to protect your hair & face.
2. Haircare: Carry your shampoos. conditioners, serums & the works. Hair tends to get dirty much more quickly during summers. Carry your entire aresenal of haircare. If your hair looks good, you will need not bother so much with makeup, as you will look polished, none the less.
3. Skincare: carry your light, oil free moisturiser & cleanser. Acne cream, if needed. Carry an anti-tanning cream for hands & feet. Carry a facial mister filled with a toner of your choice - keep misting your face every few hours to keep your skin dewy & fresh.
4. Makeup: Carry a nice brown bronze eyeliner (smudge proof) for day time & some lip color in a natural pinky brown (I'm really liking Lakme Enrich 133 from the Fantasy Collection these days). For night time, I like to top it with some shimmery gloss. I don't like wearing any foundation on my trips.
5. Nails: Bright colors, metalic colors, pastels, whatever gets you groovy - carry them. Once applied, and topped with a clear coat - they are good to go for a few days & will perk up all your outfits. Also carry some cotton & nail paint remover.
Carry lots of deos, makeup cleansing wipes & you should be all set.
What are your summer getaway must haves?
On a summer holiday, you just want to chill out, without a care in a world. You don't want to deal with powdery textures & runny makeup. So here is a quick list of stuff you can carry to make you look as cool as a cucumber without any effort.
1. Sunscreen: Just carry whatever suits you. Also carry some after sun cream to help with any sun burns. Aloe Vera is a easy option. Carry a lot of scarfs & caps/hats to protect your hair & face.
3. Skincare: carry your light, oil free moisturiser & cleanser. Acne cream, if needed. Carry an anti-tanning cream for hands & feet. Carry a facial mister filled with a toner of your choice - keep misting your face every few hours to keep your skin dewy & fresh.
4. Makeup: Carry a nice brown bronze eyeliner (smudge proof) for day time & some lip color in a natural pinky brown (I'm really liking Lakme Enrich 133 from the Fantasy Collection these days). For night time, I like to top it with some shimmery gloss. I don't like wearing any foundation on my trips.
5. Nails: Bright colors, metalic colors, pastels, whatever gets you groovy - carry them. Once applied, and topped with a clear coat - they are good to go for a few days & will perk up all your outfits. Also carry some cotton & nail paint remover.
Carry lots of deos, makeup cleansing wipes & you should be all set.
What are your summer getaway must haves?
