By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit
Prepare for your upcoming summer break with these travel friendly beauty kits and handbag essentials. We have six must-haves that will make sure you look good no matter where in the world you are.
All the skincare goodness of La Prairie can be found (in miniature size) in this beautifully packaged travel collection. Along with their greatest skin savers it also includes a petite version of the La Prairie Silver Rain EDP and a silver cosmetic bag for easy storage.
RRP $280 from David Jones, La Prairie online and selected beauty salons.
Containing three 50ml sizes of sweetly, decadent body products, you will be ready for that tropical trip before you have even finished packing. Included in the set are Mango Shower Gel, Coconut Milk and Guava Body Butter. RRP $24.95 from Kit Cosmetics in stores and online.
The perfect accompaniment to your cosmetic bag is a set of essential brushes. This set is made from bamboo and 100% cruelty-free, soft, synthetic hair bristles. Packaged in a canvas storage pouch, the set is lightweight and easy to store.
RRP $27.95 from Priceline, Price Attack and selected pharmacies.
Travelling may not only be stressful emotionally but also physically. Keep your skin calm with the goodness of Rose in this 4-piece set. Containing the award winning Rosewater Balancing Mist and their Herbal Recovery Gel, you can refresh and rebalance on the go.
RRP $57 from Jurlique in stores.
Transforming your hair into a glamorous do is now achievable with the VS Sassoon travel-sized curling tong. The petite size is easier to store, much lighter in your luggage and comes with dual-voltage for worldwide use. With a ceramic barrel that heats up to 150 degrees, you are guaranteed silky-smooth curls.
RRP $22.95 from department stores and leading electrical appliance retailers.
With four gorgeous colour collections in the range, the new Lux Mega Palettes have everything you need to create multiple looks all in one handy compact. Not much larger than an iPhone, you get four eyshadows, four blushes and four lip glosses plus a built-in mirror. If there has ever been a handbag essential, this is it!
RRP $69 from Napoleon Perdis concept stores, David Jones and selected pharmacies.
RESCU’s resident celebrity expert, Napoleon Perdis, tells us why an all-in-one palette is essential for busy ladies and how his new palettes will work for you.
“Often you only have a few precious minutes to transform your look from daytime to playtime. Here’s how to look sensational in a flash. Apply these beautifully blendable eye shadows to lids, sweep on a flattering flush of blush and finish with a swipe of high-shine gloss.”
