The summer toiletry bag from Barts Boekje: these are the beauty favorites for vacation
A summer toiletry bag is a category of its own. What absolutely cannot be missing on vacation? What is anyone's favorite sunscreen? What does everyone swear by? From sun sticks and aftersun heroes to a perfume for long summer evenings.
We dove into the Barts Boekje team's toiletry bags and noted everything down: from SPF sticks and hair mists to rose water and that one cream that really works for everything. Make the most of it.
If you're heading to a sunny destination, there's one thing you don't want to skimp on: SPF. Consequently, a whole bunch of sun protection products was put on the table within the team. From sticks for on the go and mineral sunscreens for face and body—without the Casper the Ghost look—to protection for your scalp and hair.
De Scalp & Hair Mist van Coola en the Quava Rescue Spray van Ceremony prove that your hair and scalp simply deserve an SPF routine these days too. And did you know that the Caudalie can sun oil also be sprayed into the hair?
Beauty of Joseon is a winner for those with slightly oilier skin. And the sunscreen from the Belgian brand CÎMEThat gets bonus points: a mineral sunscreen that leaves no white residue and smells like summer, without a single drop of perfume. That is an art in itself.
In conclusion: the favorites. Everything that protects against the sun.
Salty seawater, chlorine, and hours in the sun quickly cause your beautiful mane to feel a bit drier. That is why the Quava Rescue Spray van Ceremony Included as standard: a leave-in that protects against UV and gives your hair just that little bit of extra love. Just back from the hairdresser? Then naturally you don't want to see that color fade again after just a few days at the beach. The Everlasting Colour Wash van Kevin Murphy helps keep your color looking beautiful for longer. And yes, a small hairbrush deserves a place in the toiletry bag too. Preferably one from La Bonne Brosse. Compact, in the cutest colors, and almost too beautiful to disappear between the sunscreen and toothpaste.
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After a day in the sun, your skin could use some extra love. Sun, sea, and saltwater are wonderful, but they also require repair and hydration. From serums that make the skin glow again to a lovely hair oil after a dip in the sea, and that one all-rounder that always comes along: the Eight Hour Cream van Elizabeth Arden. And for anyone who could use a little refresher after a hot day: the beauty water van Caudalie Feels like a gin tonic for your face. Refreshing, and your makeup looks better immediately afterwards too.
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Of course, a holiday isn't just about SPF and aftersun. Staying fresh is part of it too. A lovely scent for long summer evenings, a lip product that also doubles as blush, and a deodorant that defies the heat: small additions, big difference.
The links:
- Caudalie: Beauty Elixir
- Zielinski & Rozen: perfume in a convenient 10 ml (travel) size
- Parfumado
- We Love The Planet: deodorant
- Clinique: Black Honey lipstick
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