Beauty

These holiday size essentials will make your camping experience a whole lot more bearable, says Katie Wright

Stay fresh with the best travel-size essentials

No one wants to lug their entire bathroom cabinet to the campsite, but shopping for festivalfriendly minis can end up being an expensive business if you decide you definitely can’t be without your Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser or Elemis Pro-collagen Marine Cream.

The other option is decanting all your daily essentials into tiny bottles, of course, but honestly who can really be bothered to do that? What you need, instead, are effective but affordable products in backpackfriendly sizes, and the good news is there are plenty of those on the high street if you know where to look.

One thing that you shouldn’t take in a travel-size bottle, however, is SPF. With research showing that Brits are applying less than half the necessary amount of sunscreen you must make sure you have a big bottle of factor 30 (at least) and slather it on liberally.

Everything else? Dinky tubes and tubs will do, and that’s what we’ve rounded up, with everything 75ml or less. Here are the best portable beauty bargains under £5.

Face wipes

Essential for when you have to take your makeup off but can’t be bothered to trudge to the sinks, these coconut water-infused, compostable and biodegradable wipes are kind to your skin and kind to the environment. Yes To Coconut Hydrate & Restore Cleansing Wipes, £4 for 30, Beauty Bay

Cleanser

This foaming cleanser harnesses the power of grimebusting micellar water to leave your face squeaky clean and thoroughly refreshed. Sanctuary Foaming Micellar Cleansing Water, £3.99, Superdrug

Moisturiser

A lightweight cream that’s great day or night – but you may want to top up with higher SPF in the morning if you’re blessed with sunny weather. Nivea Daily Essentials Light Moisturising Day Cream SPF15, £4.09, Boots

Deodorant

A very effective deodorant is key if there’s a chance you won’t be showering for several days (we won’t judge) and Nivea Black & White is more than up to the task. Nivea Antiperspirant Deodorant Spray Black & White Clear, £1.50, Boots

Dry shampoo

Likewise, if a shower is difficult to come by, dry shampoo will be your saviour and Batiste comes second to none in the hair-refreshing stakes. Batiste Dry Shampoo On The Go, £1.50, Superdrug

Shampoo

If you do have the luxury of showers (or you’re doing a cheeky head-upside-downin-the-sink job) Head & Shoulders will give your scalp and strands a thorough clean. Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Antidandruff Shampoo, £1, Sainsbury’s

Conditioner

Locks looking a bit limp after partying all night? Turn the volume up to 11 with this body-boosting conditioner. John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Conditioner, £1.98, Feelunique

Body wash

Fresh and zesty, this heavenly scented gel will wake up even the groggiest festival-goer. Korres Basil Lemon Showergel, £3, Feelunique