By Laura Molloy
With the closure of Boots in terminal 1 at Dublin Airport, it has never been so important to be prepared when packing your beauty products. Long gone are the days of being able to pick up a last minute concealer or lipstick. To help make sure you’re prepared for your next trip away, I have a compiled a list of five essential beauty products that every girl should pack.
Each of these products are available to purchase at Boots meaning you can use your ISIC card to avail of a student discount. The ISIC card has been sold in Ireland since the 1970’s. Their mission is to develop and deliver to students a wide variety of benefits and advantages covering all areas of culture, entertainment, leisure, sports, and travel. The card is recognised by universities, academic institutions, student organisations, national governments, and ministries of education around the world. The card is a great companion for travel as it offers a variety of discounts and can be used as a form of ID. Click here for more info.
At Boots, the ISIC card can be used to recieve up to 15% percent off products and 4% cashback.
Make sure to bring your ISIC card when shopping for your beauty products this summer!
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer: €9.99
When travelling many tend to prefer a lighter base, and use their holiday as an opportunity to let their skin breathe. That said, it’s only natural to still want to cover minor imperfections such as redness, dark under eyes, and of course, blemishes. Not only is the Fit Me a great choice for all of the above, but it also comes in ultra thin packaging, taking up no space at all in your luggage. It’s the perfect travel companion.
Urban Decay Naked Mini Eyeshadow Palettes: €34.00
There is nothing more inconvenient than having to bring a full sized palette when travelling. They take up too much room, you’re afraid of your favourite shade breaking, but it’s the only way you’re confident you’ll be able to create gorgeous looks, or is it? With the Naked Mini Eyeshadow range, you have a choice of five palettes to suit your skintone, and full glam needs. Each palette contains the six essential shades to create a variety of looks, and has a mirror; perfect for doing your makeup on the go.
Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil super easy brow-filling & shaping pencil: €31.00
One of the quickest and easiest ways to imporve any look is to do your brows. With Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil, this has never been easier. The product comes in eight different shades to choose from, and includes a 12-hour* waterproof** eyebrow pencil and a built-in blending spoolie-brush. The full size product is suitable for carry on luggage but is also available in a mini version should you want to free up space in your makeup bag.
Benefit High Beam Satiny Pink Complexion Highlighter: €28.00
Looking for a dewy glow this summer? Then this liquid highlighter is for you! High Beam can be used as a spot highlighter over makeup or can be worn under your complexion faves for subtle luminescence. Similar to Goof Proof, High Beam’s full size product is suitable for travelling, but is also available in a mini version (usually found in gift sets) if preferred. No need to pack an extra brush for blending-the precise applicator glides the product on easily and can be blended with fingers.
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick: €13.99
Travelling always gives you confidence and confidence deserves a vibrant lip. With the Max Factor Colour Elixir you can achieve a rich colour in one stroke and up to 24h moisturisation (even after removal). The product feels lightweight & flights on smoothly & evenly. There’s nothing more annoying than chapped lips which you can be prone to while travelling. With super-conditioning ingredients such as vitamin E, shea, avocado and aloe butters; you can be sure to enjoy both smoother and fuller-looking lips on your holiday.
