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Packing Light this Summer? Don’t Leave These Essentials Behind

This summer, leave no skincare essential behind. Whether you’re flying to the far-flung corners of the world or enjoying a homegrown staycation, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice any of your staples.
If you’re looking for the collections we covet for our travels, we’ve curated a list of our favourites for you to add to your carry-on.
1. Lancôme Génifique Ultimate - Dual Repair Augmented Serum 50ml
Boasting a powerful blend of Beta Glucan-CM technology, hyaluronic acid, licorice extract and the brand’s pre- and probiotic fractions, this iconic formula offers something of a revolution of skincare science.
Offering intense nourishment and hydration, this super-powered serum works to encourage radiant, supple and young-looking skin.
2. Biossance Squalane and Marine Algae Eye Cream 15ml
Nourish your delicate eye area and achieve radiant, hydrated skin with Biossance’s Eye Cream.
Formulated to help soften fine lines and wrinkles, uplift the contours of the orbital bone, this product is made with Marine Algae and Paracress for a silky, veil-like texture that effortlessly melts into the skin in a single swipe.
3. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 50ml
Expertly curated for mature skin, Dermalogica’s Dynamic Skin is a medium-weight, SPF50-enriched daily moisturiser that works to soften skin, shield your complexion from UV rays and prevent wrinkles and fine lines.
Blended without artificial colours or fragrances, this gentle cream is suitable for sensitive skin seeking a youthful glow.
4. Caudalie Vinosun Protect Invisible Stick SPF 50 15g
A skincare essential not limited to the holidays. Convenient, easy to use and quick to apply, Caudalie’s Vinosun Invisible Stick boasts an invisible, fragrance-free and SPF50-enriched formula for protection from the sun that doesn’t leave a white cast, ideal for everyday use and all skin types.
Housed in a stick format, it’s not limited to use on the complexion – it can be used on any hard-to-reach places.
5. Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner 250ml
6. Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser 177ml
Unlock radiance with Perricone MD’s Citrus Brightening Cleanser, made to cleanse, clarify and purify the skin without stripping your complexion and leaving it tight and uncomfortable. Instead, this cleanser is enriched with gentle forms of vitamin C to protect, plump and nourish your skin.
7. Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum (Various Sizes)
From the revolutionary skincare brand comes a hydrating serum enriched with hyaluronic acid, purslane and a trove of molecular ingredients. Smoothing, soothing and offering a radiant glow that works to reduce the appearance of redness and fine lines, this serum is a must-have for your carry-on case.

Jess Clarke Writer and expert