BEAUTY BUZZ

with Bella Blissett

Whether you’re stay- or vacationing, the thing about washbag ‘essentials’ is that collectively they weigh a ton. So how to streamline? Cleansers are bulky and often leak; not so Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Cleansing Bar (€24.50, boots.ie), which is light and won’t spill in transit. Buy suncare for your body on arrival if you must, but your face needs something superior: try the tinted Shiseido WetForce Sports BB Cream SPF 50 (€38 for 30ml, escentual.com). Survive on hotel shampoo – then counteract the ravages of sea, sun and sand with Davines OI All in One Milk (€23.25 for 50ml, mack.ie) to de-frizz, hydrate and add shine. A Neon Wet Brush (€14.95, lookfantastic.com) will detangle any knots. Finally, Aerin Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner in Garden Rose (€29, net-a-porter.com) adds colour to your beach look. Holiday essentials complete.

The life of a beauty editor can be rather pick ’n’ mix when testing new skincare. By happy accident, I discovered the benefits of tag-teaming Rio Rosa Mosqueta Antioxidant Facial Oil (€31.25, bodykind.ie) and Institut Esthederm Intensive Retinol Oil Serum (€56, feelunique.com). Used in the morning, the protective antioxidant ‘Cityshield’ complex in the former protects against environmental damage and primes pre-make-up skin with a wonderful glow. Containing a high percentage of retinol with a nourishing, oil-like feel, the latter smooths and refines skin overnight, without causing sensitivity.