The travelling mum’s time-saving beauty hacks
1. Asda Skin System Sensitive Wipes (74p) – at home I will cleanse and tone, but while we’re away I give myself a break from that routine and use an all-in-one facial wipe. It cuts down on the weight of my toiletries bag and, if we happen to be getting on a plane, the need to decant my liquids into tiny bottles.
2. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Concentrated Hand Cream (£3.40 from Asda) – I get really dry hands all year round, especially when we spend lots of time outdoors. This hand cream is great for keeping soreness and broken skin at bay.
3. Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly Lip Therapy (£1.99 from Superdrug) – I’m not a big lipstick fan but hate dry lips, so always carry one of these handy pots of Vaseline in my toiletries bag. A quick application makes me feel like I’ve made an effort.
4. Nivea In Shower Body Moisturiser (£3 from Boots) – I’m a bit obsessive about moisturising all over after a bath or shower so I wasn’t sure if this would do the job. However, my skin feels soft and I love the smell. It also cuts out one step of my morning routine – a winner in my book. However, don’t use it if you are doing any fuzz fighting as it will clog up your razor.
5. Garner Anti-Dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll On (£8.99 from Boots) – I’ve had this for a long time and love it. It contains caffeine, giving your under-eye area a refreshing tingle, and is tinted to hide dark circles. It’s lasted me so long that the packaging has changed a bit from what you see in my picture.
So that’s a few essentials I pack in my travel toiletries when we hit the road. What won’t you leave home without?
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I have very fine hair too but I've never tried dry shampoo. I may get it for hospital! My one do it all thing is vaseline 🙂
Great selection of bits and I particularly like the sound of the dark circle one! Thanks for sharing with #MaternityMondays
I'm ashamed to say that when it comes to my make up bag I am such a passive consumer. It's strange because I'm always conscious of the ethically of the products I use with my kids. I'll definitely have a look for those products you have recommended and I hear that coconut oil is amazing for EVERYTHING! I keep meaning to pick some up from Holland and Barrett to massage onto Tin Box Baby.
With a new baby at the moment my "regime" I pretty rubbish! I don't use any products tested on animals so the only thing I'd be able to use on your list is the face wipes 🙁 to cut down on "stuff" though I share the baby's WaterWipes, I love the Boots Botanicals Hibiscus range for a cleanse, tone and moisturise programme though, its also pretty cheap. I'm like you for hating chapped, dry lips, I love Lush Popcorn lip scrub and Body Shop lip balms or just some coconut oil if I'm at home and passing the kitchen. #MaternityMondays
Oh I'm going to try that Tresemme, I've got fine limp hair too – the glamour!! Thanks for linking up to #Thelist, great tips! xx
I always seem to have loads of lip balm everywhere…until I need one! 🙂
The only body care products I consistently use are my body wash and body cream; I'm not consistent with anything else. I really need to get a lip balm though; i'd had a few instances when I wished I had one to hand. Thanks for the reminder. #aNoviceMumCommentLuv
It is well worth a little investment 🙂
Going to get the dark circle stuff now! Great list! #thelist