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When summer time rolls around, it's time to start packing those bags and digging out the maps! Everyone needs a vacation once in a while and this summer, I order all of you chicks to take some time to chill out and vacay it up! 

When it comes to travel, it doesn't matter whether you're roadtripping, cruising or exploring a new city; you want to look your cutest. But airplanes, luggage limitations and stress can definitely cramp your style. To help you out, we came up with a few tips, tricks and some great finds for a travelling beauty routine.

Moisturize and Refresh 

I love to travel, but I'm not a big fan of airplanes. For one thing, I hate that recycled air feeling, plus turbulence scares the bejeesus out of me. The air somehow seems to make my skin oily and dry at the same time. I've also been known to be quite the worrywart and if you're like me, travelling gives you a major case of stress. 

To combat this, fill your beauty arsenal with refreshing and moisturizing products to keep you hydrated and looking radiant all day. 
 

1. ELF Zit Zapper is a roller ball with a mixture of salicylic acid, witch hazel and tree tea oil. It's small, making it perfect for a toiletries case but it packs a punch to help reduce redness and heal blemishes. Plus it's a bargain at US$1.00! 
2. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (C$25.00) was also chosen as one of our cult beauty faves and with good reason. It's super moisturizing and an excellent product to have on hand for dry air, whether on a plane or in a new environment. 
3. eos Organic Sphere Lip Balm (C$3.59) are definitely a chick favourite. They're so cute, they keep your lips looking and feeling awesome and their shape make them ultra practical.  
4. Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels (C$33.00) make for a relaxing eye treat on weary eyes. When I need a pick me up, I love to reach for an eye mask to de-puff. Also be sure to check out this article for more eye care tips! 
5. Lush Vanishing Cream (C$39.95) is a great moisturizer for those of us with oily skin. It contains witch hazel to control blemishes and tighten pores. 
6. Ladies, when you are travelling (and especially for the campers out there!) you may not have access to a shower. Keep your hair smelling and feeling fresh with Marc Anthony 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo (C$10.79).
7. We spoke about the StriVectin-SH Dermal Infusion Mask (US$69.00) in our Skin Treats article and since then, I've been using it once or twice a week and I love how my skin feels afterwards. I will be bringing this one with me on trips to keep my skin soft and smooth, especially after any late nights! 
 
Tip: For easy cleansing, especially if camping, bring along some cleanser wipes or micellar water and cotton rounds. 
 

1. Icelandic Relief Eye Pen with Biospheric Complex (C$22.00) is conveniently sized for travel to provide soothing relief from stress. 
2. I've been using Caudalie Beauty Elixir (C$18.00) for the past week and it smells and feels awesome. It's a combination serum and toner and it comes in a mini spray bottle. 
3. The Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz (C$18.00) is a great item to have on hand for quick touch ups and refreshers throughout the day. 
4. Vichy Thermal Spa Water (US$13.00) is the perfect pick me up for the summer. Keep in the fridge for extra cooling. 
5., 6., 7. Bath & Body Works makes great mini products that are the exact right size for a few days away from home. Plus, they come in yummy scents! When I'm on vacation, instead of going with heavy perfumes, I opt for body sprays with a light scent that I can reapply as needed. Try Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea Mini Fragrance Mist (US$6.00), Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime Breeze Shower Gel (US$3.00, on sale) and Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton Body Lotion (US$5.00).

Tip: This is the perfect opportunity to use up any samples you have lying around. Small perfume samples or one time use face cleanser packets are great to bring travelling. You can also find small reuseable, plastic bottles or spray bottles at the dollar store for travelling too. And hey, you don't need to spend a fortune on facial sprays; they're easy to DIY too! Check out this tutorial here or this one over here. 

Your Beauty Basics 

I don't go overboard with makeup when I am travelling. My goal is to look groomed, polished and awake but natural. I skip my regular eyeshadow and eyeliner routine and go instead of a fresh face and a quick swipe of mascara. Since I will most likely be slacking on my skin care routine as well, I try not to wear too much makeup so I don't clog my pores. 
 

1. Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour (C$38.50)
2. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara (C$22.00)
3. Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream (US$11.04)
4. Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter (US$30.00)
5. Clinique Airbrush Concealer Illuminates, Perfects (C$25.50)

Tip: When packing up your cosmetics try and bring as many double duty products as possible. Try lip and cheek stains, a glossy pigmented balm, highlighter/concealer pens or a tinted eyeshadow primer. You save on packing space and on time. 

What are your beauty must-haves for travelling?