Essential skincare products to take away on holidays

Whether you’re headed to the beach or to a bustling city, travel brings new challenges to the skin. Dry cabin air on the plane, increased sun exposure and changes in climate can all have a negative impact, making it crucial that you plan ahead and take the right products with you. In this blog, we’ll teach you how to streamline your usual regimen so you can bring along the essentials, allowing you to enjoy your holiday destination without compromising your skin’s health. 

Why is it important to bring skincare on holiday?

Bringing skincare on holiday is essential because your skin faces new challenges in unfamiliar environments. At a tropical destination you’ll encounter increased humidity and sun exposure, while a ski destination will hit you with dry, cold air that can leave you chapped and dehydrated. Even travelling to your destination can bring challenges – lack of sleep, dry cabin air and disruption to your usual routine can all cause breakouts and dullness.

What skincare should I prioritise when I go on holiday?

While most skincare regimens aim to provide skin improvement, the travel regimen is all about protection and maintenance. As you start packing, you’ll need to trim down your usual arsenal and prioritise the essentials. A cleanser, lightweight moisturiser, and good SPF will typically be all you need to cover your bases, though depending on your skin type it may be advisable to bring a mask as well.

What’s the best cleanser for travel?

Travel is likely to lead to extra grime and debris accumulating on the skin, making the best cleanser for travel one that offers a thorough, deep clean that can keep your skin clear and refreshed even after long days of sightseeing. 

We recommend Braveheart as the go-to travel option. Considered to be the deepest clean cleanser in our range, this foaming gel melts dirt and grime away effortlessly. It is suitable for all skin types, though those with particularly sensitive skin may wish to stick with Heartfelt, our gentlest cleanser. 

All our cleansers also work as make-up removers. Save room by leaving the make-up remover at home and simply double cleanse at the end of the day instead.

What’s the best sunscreen for travel?

While on holiday, you’re likely to spend a lot of time outdoors exploring, making sunscreen a must. Even if you’re not travelling to a sunny destination, UV rays can still penetrate clouds and cause damage to your skin, leading to burns and potential long-term damage.

The best sunscreen for travel should be broad-spectrum and SPF 50+ to provide maximum coverage. We recommend Superstar, our all-natural SPF 50+ physical sunscreen. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin and children, this product uses micronised zinc to act as a physical barrier on the skin, offering protection against UVA, UVB and blue light. Best of all, for those headed to the beach, it’s water resistant and reef-safe, containing no nasties that could hurt you or marine wildlife.

What’s the best moisturiser for travel?

Your moisturiser will be doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to maintaining your skin on holiday. You’ll want to choose something that’s suitable for use twice a day and which offers barrier improvement and antioxidant protection as well as hydration and moisturisation. This will ensure your skin stays protected from pollutants while also gaining the benefits of moisturisation. 

We recommend Superhero as the best option for travel in our range. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, this moisturiser has been formulated to promote skin integrity and barrier function while also supporting the skin’s repair and renewal mechanisms. The formula is rich yet lightweight, making it a pleasure to wear in any climate. Suitable for all skin types, this moisturiser is a true all-rounder. 

Should I bring a mask?

For those with concerns about dry or ageing skin, a mask is a great option to bring while you’re travelling, especially if you’ll be away for a long time and you know you’ll need an extra boost now and then. A mask is also a good idea if you’re headed somewhere with a more extreme climate than you’re used to. Very hot and very cold weather can have big impacts on the skin, so it can help to have something on hand when you need a restorative boost.

We recommend Date Night, our leave-on deep hydration mask. Enriched with hydrating actives and a mix of potent ceramides to support repair and barrier function, Date Night can be applied in the evening whenever you feel you need a boost. When travel takes a toll, simply apply Date Night as if it were a moisturiser and leave it on. Your skin will soak it up and Date Night will do the rest while you sleep. 

What about skincare travel kits?

If you’re the kind of person who can’t go without a full regimen for even a single day, see if there are travel-size products available for your favourites. At Liberty Belle Rx, we offer a Mini Starter Set that contains 5 of our favourite products in convenient, travel-size form so you can enjoy a complete regimen while travelling. 

Best of all, it comes with a sleek, clear beauty bag to make packing a breeze.

The Mini Starter Set Contains:

Braveheart 30ml – our deep clean gel-to-foam cleanser to melt away pollution and debris after a long day of exploration. 

Eye Do 5ml – our bestselling peptide wrinkle defence gel that targets ageing around the eyes to help keep you looking refreshed. 

Glam Squad 10ml – a hydrating, water-based Hyaluronic Acid and B Vitamin serum to fortify your skin against dryness. 

Game Changer 10ml –a pore-refining and mattifying gel to tackle breakouts, shine, and redness.

Superhero 15ml – a lightweight, antioxidant-rich moisturiser to protect your skin during the day and nourish it at night.

This regimen can be applied in the above order both morning and evening to keep your skin looking its best while you’re abroad.

No matter your destination, we hope this blog has helped you plan for your upcoming trip. With just a few key essentials, you’ll be able to enjoy your well-deserved break without worrying about skin problems. 

For more information about our products, or for advice about how to protect your skin while you’re abroad, you can get in touch with us on 03 9826 9988. Alternatively, you can take the LBRx skin quiz here.