Packing for a Beach Holiday

For all you lucky ducks heading out on a hot Summer holiday this year, this one is for you. I will try to control my jealousy long enough to write a few tips on packing for pool lounging and beach bathing. Not. Jealous. At. All. 

I don't know about you guys but when I'm on a beach holiday, makeup is not my concern throughout the day. If I'm by the pool then I'm going bare faced, if I'm going out exploring a little concealer and mascara will do me, but I like to have a few options for the evenings! 

The theme here is lightweight, minimal makeup, and a lot of cream products! 

For base, I like to go with a lightweight BB Creme, my favourite is the Diorskin Nude BB Creme. I then pack a high coverage concealer too, in case of breakouts, the MAC Studio Finish Concealer is my go to. I'll also chuck in a good under eye illuminating concealer. 

Cheek wise, cream blushes were basically made for beach holidays. They also double as lip colour, so that makes the packing a little easier. I also like to pack a good bronzer, that can add a little glow to the skin and help bronze up my skin! My pick is NARS Laguna Bronzer. A good golden highlighter is a must too, I love the Benefit Sunbeam Highlighter, which gives a beautiful golden glow to the skin. 

For eyes, keeping it simple with the MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot for all over the lid, and a pretty bronze liner (the Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Liner is awesome). Waterproof mascara is a must, I'm obsessed with the Bourjois One Seconde Volume Mascara. No panda eyes by the pool.

Other necessities, a sun protection spray for the hair, the sun can really dry it out, SPF, for face and body, a clarifying shampoo, to get sea salt, sand and SPF out of your hair, and a good salt spray, or styling spray, because who has time to style their hair when there's tanning to be done?

What do you pack for a beach holiday?