The best BB cream for flights, an eyeshadow palette with cocoa powder, a product that simultaneously replaces shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel - BeautyHack Editor-in-Chief Karina Andreeva talks about her beauty travel finds.
FOR FACE
BB-cream Nude, Erborian
For a long time I was in search of the best foundation. I like some of them, but then they start to get bored, so I changed them to something new almost every month. But having tried this BB-cream in January, which I heard about more than once from many makeup gurus, I fell in love once and for all and for the fourth I regularly use this tool. Why do I love him? Firstly, the shade is a godsend for girls with very fair skin. Does not turn yellow, does not give the effect of a "pale face", but in the first ten minutes it adjusts to your natural tone. Secondly, the product is ideal for those who, like me, suffer from dryness (how I take care of dry skin - you can read here): BB cream does not emphasize flaking, but on the contrary works like a day cream and moisturizes the skin. It contains six-year-old Korean ginseng root, which stimulates microcirculation and activates natural collagen production, ginger, which cleanses and tones the skin, and licorice, which removes redness and works as an antioxidant.
Thirdly, there is no need for a primer before this tool - the cream is evenly distributed with fingertips or a beauty blender in a matter of seconds and really lasts up to the promised 12 hours, after which it can be easily removed with a cleansing gel.
Fourth, the cream is very convenient for flights. I am not a supporter of make-up on the plane, but often after arrival you get “from the ship to the ball”, so this cream is used. It gives the effect of a "second skin" and allows it to breathe, refreshes the face. I have heard more than once: "How great you look without makeup after the flight!" This is great - people around do not even notice the presence of BB-cream on the face, but it is, and it will help you out more than once - it will definitely hide minor imperfections.
Fifthly, the SPF factor is 25: just what you need in your holiday cosmetic bag (especially if you are going to the sea!). And paired with Glow Crème (I'll talk about it below), you can get the desired Photoshop effect.
Price: 3,500 rubles.
Face cream GlowCrème, Erborian
I apply this pearlescent product all over my face, both before and after makeup. It works as a base - after it the foundation spreads much better and more evenly, and in the compartment they give the effect of the skin "from the inside". Replaces the highlighter - I apply it as the final stage of makeup on the protruding parts of the face (cheekbones, under the eyebrow, a tick above the upper lip, the bridge of the nose). Very easy to use and barely noticeable on the face, but the radiance turns out as if it were your healthy skin (and not tired after a long winter). By the way, when a tan appears on my skin, I often do not use any foundation and just apply this cream: it looks very beautiful. It contains extracts of Poria coconut (an antioxidant that is responsible for smoothing) and licorice (evens skin tone and gives radiance). For what funds to go to the Erborian store you can see here.
Price: 3 450 rub.
Eyeshadow palette Chocolate, TooFaced
No, no, this is not a real bar of chocolate, but a trendy and stylish palette of eyeshadow Chocolate Bar Too Faced. But the cocoa powder in the composition is real!
And now about the shadows - why do I love them?
1) For 16 shades. Pale pink, cream, bronze, coffee, purple, gold and 10 more different ones - with them you can create any makeup for every eye color. Daytime nude or evening smoky - everything is possible with this palette.
2) For easy application, good durability and excellent shading. Despite the fact that the shadows are dry, they last up to 5-6 hours on the eyelids (after that I renew for intensity, if necessary). I usually apply with makeup brushes, but if suddenly I'm in a hurry and there is nothing on my hand, I can quickly fill the pigment on the eyelid with my fingertips - and it still turns out neatly.
3) For the aroma of chocolate, of course. The smell is incredible!
4) For the original, but lightweight packaging.
Finally, I'll tell you about what shades I most often use for my dark brown (or even black) eyes.
I use a pale pink with Champagne Truffle shimmer as a highlighter and often apply under the eyebrow. I can also distribute it on the mobile eyelid, and add dark to the outer corners of the eyes (for example, brown Gilded Ganache, Triple Fudge, Haute Chocolate).
Shades ideal for solo use are Marzipan, Strawberry Bob Bon, Canded Violet, Black Forest Truffle, Amaretto.
I often use the following colors for the lower eyeliner: Creme Brûlée, Semi-Sweet, Hazelnut.
In addition to the palette, there is a branded Glamor Guide, where you can find three already created looks. Get inspired!
You can buy a palette and other means of the brand, which came to Russia last year, in the Ile de Beaute store. Price: 3,500 rubles.
Concealer Eye Concealer with Botanical Extracts, 2, Sisley
A product with a very high overlapping power - it will mask both bruises under the eyes and skin imperfections. It is best to squeeze onto a metal tip and use it to distribute under the eyes in a circular motion - this will improve blood microcirculation. The concealer's formula is enriched with nurturing ingredients that help reduce puffiness: just right after a long flight.
Price on request
Gloss for lips Rouge Coco Shine, 764 and 804, Chanel
There are as many as 27 shades in the Rouge Coco Gloss collection, and I talked about the most unusual turquoise (792). But I keep trying new ones. Resolved: I'll take a soft pink RoseNaîf (804) and raspberry Confusion (764) on my next vacation.
As always, an excellent and incredibly convenient applicator - the product is distributed without any problems in a hurry. Everyone knows that when you forget about the time, you are going to an evening dinner on vacation, and they are already rushing you, they say, how much makeup can you do? It is in such cases that you can make bright lips on the run without fear of going out with a sloppy contour. The texture is melting, not too sticky. The glitters will replace the balm. The Hydraboost complex contains natural waxes (jojoba, sunflower, mimosa) and a natural derivative of coconut oil. It turns out the effect of wet lips, they visually become more voluminous. I fell in love with the incredibly beautiful mirror shine! Pale pink is ideal for every day and will be great to combine with nude eye makeup, but raspberry (apply in several layers for intensity) will be used for evening outings. It is not too bright, so you can safely add it to the look with smoky eyes.
Price: 2 270 rub.
Mascara Better Than Sex Too Faced
It was always very difficult to find “my” mascara: my eyelashes are naturally black, thick, but they still lack volume and length. And I also want the mascara not to crumble during the day, but at the same time it was removed quickly and without irritation. With this mascara, I had love at first sight, and all wishes were heard and embodied in it. A soot-colored mascara based on collagen is great for lengthening and curling lashes. I loved the hourglass-shaped brush, which allows me to paint over every lash and get to the very roots. It can be easily removed with a cleansing gel and really does not crumble (and this is extremely important when traveling to the sea, where it is always warm and the make-up has a risk of “swimming” from the heat). The dream has come true!
Price: 1 750 rub.
Make-up remover wipes Demi-Wipes, M. A. C
On vacation, I am the laziest person to care for. It is not difficult for me to walk 20-25 km a day, but I cannot spend more than five minutes on cleansing the skin. I always take make-up remover wipes with me, which in a couple of strokes helps to cleanse the skin. Demi-Wipes are just like this: two wipes are enough for me to remove all the remnants of makeup on my face (as a rule, these are dark shadows, BB cream, mascara, highlighter, bronzer, blush). This entire set of napkins can be easily washed in a matter of minutes and do not leave marks (and also the feeling of tightness of the skin, which is what many alternatives sin with). After use, I always wash my face with warm water - I feel the remnants of oil on my face (although it is not in the composition, there is vitamin E). Convenient sealed packaging 30 pcs. - on vacation is definitely enough.
Price: 1 300 rub.
Sunscreen lotion for the face The Reparative Sun Lotion SPF 30, La Mer
The lotion looks oily at first, but absorbs quickly upon application. I do not like to take a lot of care products with me - if you plan to go to the sea, then ideally sunscreen should replace my day cream as well. This is the story of TheReparativeSunLotion lotion. In addition to excellent protection (SPF30), the product perfectly moisturizes the skin. I apply it in the morning before going out, I renew it after bathing. When I return home after exposure to the sun, I apply another layer - the product has a regenerating effect. It contains active ingredients of marine origin and the nourishing elixir Miracle Broth, which forms the basis of the transforming formulas of La Mer. Separately, I will note the sweet aroma of the product - I want to apply it again and again. The topic of sun protection is very important - especially during the holidays. You can read 20 important facts about SPF here.
Price: 9 900 rub.
Lip gloss Juicy Shaker, Lemon Explosion, Lancôme
A fun shaker with a comfortable cushion applicator reminds me of summer - bright, radiant, “warm” and “sunny”. On the lips, the shade is barely noticeable - it rather adjusts to your natural color and visually makes them richer and even more voluminous. But the main function is moisturizing (it copes with it by a million percent!): It contains four types of oil (rose hips, cranberries, sweet almonds, peach seeds). My lips dry very much on a seaside vacation, and JuicyShaker helps out a lot. Before use, be sure to shake the shaker - the texture of the gloss is two-phase!
Price: 1 871 rub.
Elixir Beauty Elixir, Caudalie
The famous “water of beauty” turned 20 last year. In 1997, the creator of the brand, Matilda Thoma, discovered the legendary recipe for the herbal elixir of youth, invented for the Queen of Hungary in the 16th century. First Matilda created a remedy for herself. Then she improved it with a modern composition that combines a soothing thermal mist, an essence saturated with active ingredients (this is used in Asia before serum) and an extract from flowers with useful properties. The result is a hybrid product that is easy to spray, can freshen complexion, set makeup, and easily blend into everyday skin care.
This is one of actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's favorites - she calls it “the spa at hand”. I remember how I tried the remedy for the first time: I was so struck by the fresh aroma when spraying the haze that I no longer thought about how it would “work” - for one effect of “aromatherapy” this water can be given a solid five. But the wonderful smell is not its only advantage. The product perfectly moisturizes and refreshes the skin and replaces thermal water. It contains notes of benzoin and myrrh, a soothing extract of orange blossom, grape and rose flowers that give the skin a radiance, essential oil of rosemary, known for its firming properties, as well as a toning essence of lemon balm and mint. I take the mini version (30 ml) with me on the plane - it takes up little space, soothes and refreshes the skin.
Price: 1,000 rubles.
FOR HAIR
Hair dryer Dyson Supersonic, Dyson
“All hotels have hairdryers - why take with you?” - I am often asked. But there is definitely no such thing anywhere, and it will take up very little space in a suitcase (and also very light!). In general, this hairdryer saved me a lot both time and space: time - because the drying process takes a record 7-10 minutes for my long hair. The place - because you didn't need other styling tools, including gadgets (before, I often took either a curling iron or an iron, or even all two!). I'm talking about a hairdryer!
Firstly, it immediately attracts attention with its unusual shape: for me it is like an iPhone among hair dryers - unlike anything else.
Fun fact: Dyson invested £ 50 million in the development of this hairdryer and in the creation of its own hair laboratory. Dyson engineers have been analyzing hair structure and its response to stress for several years. Thanks to this, they understood how to maintain their healthy, well-groomed appearance, and learned all the intricacies of styling.
The hair dryer took four years to develop. For the experiments, more than 1600 km of natural hair were purchased in order to test the hairdryer on different types. Another difference between the hair dryer is its engine: it is powered by the patented Dyson V9 digital engine, which was invented by a whole team of 15 engineers. The result is a miniature, lightweight and innovative Dyson digital motor (up to eight times more powerful than the motors of other hairdryers, and weighing up to two times less than others).
The hair dryer creates a powerful directional airflow at an angle of 20 degrees, prevents hair damage due to overheating thanks to an intelligent temperature control system (continuously monitors and regulates the temperature of the supplied air, taking 20 measurements per second). Most existing hair dryers have a motor in the head of the device, and this leads to imbalance and, as a result, to fatigue in the hand. The new engine was compact, so the engineers were able to position it in the handle, which improved the balance of the device in the hands. That is why it feels lighter than others.
Dyson Supersonic has four air heating modes, three flow modes and a cold air mode for fixing styling. In the kit I found three patented magnetic attachments, which are easily fixed, do not overheat and allow you to make completely different styling.
With the Smoothing nozzle, I dry my hair and straighten it at the same time, and use the diffuser to create messy waves. Separately, I would like to note that Dyson Supersonic is much quieter than other hair dryers: by equipping the engine impeller with 13 blades instead of the usual 11, Dyson engineers achieved a sound frequency that is not perceived by the human ear. And since the engine is compact, in the handle it was possible to surround it with additional elements of the soundproofing system.
Price: 29 900 rub.
Shampoo and balm Totally Beachin ', Bed Head, TiGi
Last year, a collection of TiGi for a beach summer appeared - for some reason I associate the packaging of products with sweet menthol lollipops. In general, the brand can be recognized by its smell - all products (from shampoo to styling gel) smell of juicy fruits and "tropical islands".
When I washed my hair for the first time with shampoo with the sweet name Totally Beachin 'and moistened the ends with the same conditioner, I was surprised: sea "curls" were visible even on wet hair. I love the fact that with them you can not dry your head, and at the same time get a beautiful styling when your hair dries itself (especially important at sea!).
What has TiGi added to the lineup? Cucumber and aloe extracts, vitamin E - to restore strands after sunbathing and protect them from UV rays. Special thanks for the 75 ml packaging. - convenient to take with you on vacation.
Price for shampoo-jelly: 310 rubles. for 75 ml.
Price for a summer air conditioner: 310 rubles. for 75 ml.
Shampoo, mask and leave-in spray Sunsorials, Matrix
If I leave for more than a week, respectively, the shampoo needs a larger volume. I really love Biolage sunscreen shampoos and masks, and this year I tried the updated line.
I distribute Sunsorials shampoo on wet hair with light massaging movements along the entire length, then rinse thoroughly. Then I apply the mask for 3-5 minutes and rinse them with warm water.
The final step is to spray Sunsorials Hair Protective Non-Oil leave-in spray onto damp hair. I like the shine that the hair gets after this complex, and also - they do not get tangled, are easy to comb and are protected.
The shampoo and mask contain sunflower extract (has antioxidant properties) and ceramides (restore hair from the inside), and the spray contains vitamin E (responsible for moisturizing). I love that the leave-in spray doesn't weigh them down, doesn't leave a greasy sheen, and protects perfectly. By the way, the whole range is suitable even for colored hair. Although our weather is not as hot as at sea, it is still important to protect your hair from the slightest radiation. And I will definitely take these funds with me on my next vacation and will use them after swimming.
Price for Sunsorials shampoo: 820 rubles.
Price for the Sunsorials mask: 1 100 rubles.
Price for leave-in spray Sunsorials: 1 280 rubles.
Shampoo-conditioner-shower gel 3-in-1 Silk Therapy, Biosilk
And this is a super-option for the lazy (often for me!) And for those who really need to save space in their suitcase. This product will replace your shampoo, conditioner, and even shower gel! Gives abundant lather, which can be enough for both hair and body at once. After the first testing, I was mentally prepared for matted hair, not moistened with conditioner. But no - they were easy to comb and easily fitted with a comb and hair dryer. The product contains coconut oil. Hence the gorgeous sweet scent that reminds me of a bounty bar of chocolate, and also the unconstrained, moisturized skin. Great!
Price on request
Styling spray with shimmering shine Shimmer. Shine, Kevin. Murphy
The transparent bottle with shimmering golden particles floating inside is mesmerizing. It is especially great to realize that this product is not just for beautiful shine and styling, but also for hair care (in the composition of baobab seed oil and bamboo extract, which restore and nourish hair, tone the scalp). After shaking the bottle, I spray it on wet strands and dry it with a hairdryer - a beautiful shine appears and a slight fixation of careless waves is felt (I have them curling by nature). The tool can also be used as the final stage of styling - spray it onto dry hair and beat it with your hands. I love the sweetish aroma of the spray - it will compete with my favorite perfume. And on vacation I use it for the body - it looks especially impressive on tanned skin.
Price: 2 410 rub.
FOR BODY
Body milk "Great tan" Sublime Tan Velvet Milk SPF 30, Lancaster
I love Lancaster sunscreens for face and body - I have been using them for many years. Body milk is a real find for those who dream of an even tan. I love it because it spreads easily, without a sticky film. It seems greasy, although it is absorbed in a minute! Similar in texture to peach yogurt, what's in the product to help you get the perfect tan? A combination of heliotan complexes (rich in amino acids, trace elements and minerals), biotanning (sweet orange extract) and buriti oil. Glycerin is responsible for moisturizing - I do not take additional moisturizers with me on vacation, because the effect of this milk is enough for me. I apply it to the body before going to the beach, and after bathing, I re-distribute the product. Do not burn with it (even if you are the same snow white as me), but on the contrary get a great tan that will lie flat.
Separately, I note the smell with sourness - for some reason I associate it with the sea! SPF-30: reliable protection.
Price on request
Aroma
Eau de parfum Bal d'Afrique, Byredo
"African Dance" is a dedication to the black dancer and singer Josephine Baker, the star of the Foley Bergere variety show and the muse of Baudelaire and Le Corbusier. One of Baker's most popular acts was The Banana Dance, which she performed in a banana-rag loincloth and was usually topless. Nevertheless, Bal d'Afrique is doing well with the “top” - it is violet greens with a drop of lemonade, and rag bananas have turned into banana jam, passionfruit syrup and other tropical fruits. For me, this fragrance is the most "vacation", therefore, in order to enhance the effect of relaxation, I take it with me, and upon arrival I use it for at least two more weeks and remember the beautiful sunny days at sea.
Price for 50 ml: 9 750 rubles.
