MY EMERGENCY GETAWAY BEAUTY KIT, BY INSPIRE COLUMNIST HANNAH BETTS

I KEEP three transparent holdalls ready to hop off at any moment: one for bathroom stuff, one for bedside beauty and another for extra slap.

Then, if it’s merely an over-nighter, I assemble an edit created from these sources. You will always require a core kit of: a toothbrush, deodorant, travel mirror, cleanser, eye drops, plastic bath cap, mini brush, hair-tie, nail file, varnish for any chips, perfume and contraception. On top of this I would add . . .

Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear Advantage Rapid Gel (€5.99, boots.ie) IT IS sod’s law that you will be assailed by a giant boil the moment you close your front door. This will nuke it, without leaving your skin parched. Klorane Daily Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk (€12.99, boots.ie) THIS stuff is simply the best, not only for instantly eradicating grimy roots, but

also for lending texture, volume and grip. Brush through a daily blast for sexy, bouncy, photo-ready locks. Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream (€39.99, boots.ie) THIS cult, 100 per cent natural, multitasking balm moisturises, primes, soothes lips, tames brows, softens hands and feet, de-frizzes hair, and can even be used as a shaving cream.

Charlotte Tilbury UV Flawless Poreless Primer SPF 50 (€49, charlottetilbury.com) YOU’LL want to be protected from the sun, but also look amazing. Behold, a high SPF that also primes, blurs, firms and hydrates, while working as the most beautiful base.

NYX Bare With Me Concealer Serum (€9.95, lookfantastic.ie) IF ALL my other make-up fell into the sea, I could make do with this powerful, yet natural-looking wonder by way of concealer and foundation.

Zara Ultimatte Matte Lipstick in Ace (€10.95, zara.com) I’D ALSO need a great, bright, cheap lipstick. Zara’s 17 intense, long-lasting mattes are cracking. Ace is hot pink. Warm tones should try the satsuma Hero.