Preparing the vacation toiletry bag involves more strategy than it seems. With limited space and many days ahead, the key is to choose products that protect the skin, withstand high temperatures, and, furthermore, make getting ready after the beach much easier. It isn’t about transferring the entire bathroom to the suitcase, but about selecting practical and versatile formulas that we will really use.
A good facial sunscreen is the first essential, but it’s also worth reserving space for some tinted treatment that provides a good face in seconds, a setting spray that helps extend the makeup, and several body care products in travel-friendly sizes. The selection is complemented by a scented mist for hair and body, perfect for those afternoons and evenings when we want to recover the feeling of freshness after hours in the sun.
My favorites for the summer toiletry bag
These are the products we would put in the beach toiletry bag if we were about to go on vacation right now. Take note and prepare your beauty basics for the holidays. We’re sharing some of our favorites that we’ve already tested.
The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50 by Tatcha
The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50 by Tatcha
Sun protection should be the priority during holidays, especially when we spend many hours outdoors. The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50, by Tatcha, is an option designed for those seeking a facial formula with a light texture that can be easily integrated into the daily routine.
Its format is practical for use both in the morning and before makeup. It’s one of those products that’s worth having on hand at all times, not only inside the toiletry bag but also in the beach bag so you can reapply it throughout the day.
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ by Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ by Beauty of Joseon
Another option we would include is Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++, by Beauty of Joseon. This facial sunscreen is an especially interesting alternative for those who prefer comfortable formulas that are easy to spread over the skin.
It can be used as the final step of the morning skincare routine and before makeup. Its size makes it easy to carry in the toiletry bag and even to keep in the bag to have it close at hand during outings, strolls, or days by the sea.
Erborian CC Creme
Erborian CC Creme
During holidays we often look for quicker, lighter, and more natural makeup. Erborian CC Creme is a good alternative for those days when we want to visually even out the skin tone and achieve a healthy-looking effect without resorting to a more full-coverage foundation.
It can be applied after the sunscreen and blended with fingers to achieve a simple finish. It’s a practical option for heading out to eat, strolling in the afternoon, or getting ready quickly before dinner.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Spray by Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Spray by Charlotte Tilbury
Heat, moisture, and high temperatures can cause makeup to shift earlier than usual. That’s why a setting spray can become a good ally during summer travel.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Spray by Charlotte Tilbury is applied as the final step of makeup and helps to maintain the finish for longer. It’s especially useful when we have a dinner, celebration, or plan that will last for several hours.
It’s also a convenient product to carry in the bag because it allows you to complete the makeup without adding too many layers. Simply mist evenly over the face once the routine is finished.
Vanilla Skin Perfume by PHLUR
Vanilla Skin Perfume by PHLUR
Fragrance mists are one of those products that feel especially appealing during vacations. Vanilla Skin by PHLUR is designed to be used on both hair and body, allowing you to scent yourself in a light and simple way.
It’s perfect to apply after a shower, before heading out for dinner, or at any moment when we want to recover a sense of freshness. Its versatile character means you don’t need to carry a separate fragrance for the body and a different one for the hair.
Bum Bum Jet Set by Sol de Janeiro
Bum Bum Jet Set by Sol de Janeiro
Travel formats are especially useful when we want to keep taking care of the skin without filling the suitcase with large containers. Bum Bum Jet Set by Sol de Janeiro gathers several body products in a compact and easy-to-transport case.
It’s an option designed to complete the post-beach routine, from the shower to body hydration. It’s also practical for short getaways, plane trips, or vacations where we want to travel with only carry-on luggage.
A practical, light toiletry bag designed for summer
The key to preparing the perfect beach toiletry bag isn’t about carrying a lot of products, but about choosing those we will actually use. Facial sunscreens form the cornerstone of the selection, while the CC cream and the setting spray allow for quick, comfortable makeup for the plans that arise after the beach.
The scented mist and the body care case bring the most enjoyable touch and turn daily care into a small vacation ritual. A brief, practical, and versatile selection to protect the skin, achieve a good complexion, and enjoy the beauty routine even far from home.
