Beauty abroad: For those with wanderlust

I'm currently off on my travels around South East Asia. So whilst I'm away I'm going to be keeping you updated with some of the products I'm using.. hair, body and makeup, to see what works and what doesn't in this hot sticky climate!

But first.. I'm going to talk to you about the dilemma that all beauty addicts/junkies/obsessives so on and so forth, face when going away, even for a weekend, let alone a few months. That being the joy of PACKING. 

I struggled choosing what makeup and beauty
essentials to take initially due to as always, convincing myself I might need it all at some point or another. But as one of the big rules for back packing is travelling light I eventually managed to make sacrifices... In fact, I even managed to leave some of my faves at home, for fear of them getting lost/stolen - we've all heard the stories. Leave your MAC blushers and bronzes at home ladies!

I managed to whittle it down to a few bare essentials, mostly great but non luxury brands, ones that won't break the bank if they get lost! So, makeup wise here's what I took:
1. BB cream from The Body Shop which adjusts to your skin colour - perfect for when you get a tan.
2. Mascara by Illamasqua
3. Eyebrow powder by The Body Shop
4. Vaseline Lip balm with SPF15
5. Natural Collection Bronzer
6. One small eyeshadow by NARS
7. Colourglide lip colour from the Bodyshop
8. Eyebrow, eyeshadow and blush brushes.

So far the only thing I've missed is my gel eyeliner, but in all honesty I've not needed it.. that's just my vanity speaking! I don't think you need much more than what I've listed above whilst travelling.. Keep makeup light and natural .. everything looks better with a natural glowing tan, so no need for heavy makeup. Which wouldn't last long in the hottest month of the year in Thailand anyway, so why waste precious beach time?

Body/beauty essentials:
1. Cocoa body butter from the Body Shop
2. Cocoa body lotion by Garnier (just incase!)
3. Shwarzcopf sun protect, after sun hair treatment
4. The Body Shop Aloe soothing Day cream
5. The Body Shop Vitamin C With SPF 30 moisturiser
6. Nivea pearl deoderant.

A moisturiser with SPF is very important in these climates but it's not excuse to forget your sun screen! Even back home in the UK, I'd always recommend one, they helps to avoid dark patches and premature ageing!

Keep an eye out for my next post! 

Love from Asia! <3