The essential beauty packing list for any holiday

Our lovely writer Bess recently flew a few hours away to the island of Malta. You may have read about it. But with ever-decreasing luggage allowances (and strict rules on liquids if you're only taking hand luggage) packing for a week away can be tricky. So here's a mix of tried and tested fave products and new samples Bess took for her adventure holiday last month. Bonus: it all fits into one wash bag. Perfect for those stingy weight limits!

For face
Now I’m a skin care fiend, so prioritising space over products has been heart wrenching. Yet I’ve managed to narrow it down to:

Morning cleanser
Alpha H Balancing Cleanser with Aloe Vera

Night cleanser
Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm (Just as good as those dearer balms = more money for wine)

Morning moisturiser
Alpha H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 30+

Night moisturiser
TIME Technology Cream

Eye cream
Alpha H Absolute Eye Complex

Serum
Hydralauron

For body

Shower gel
Original Source Mint and Tea Tree (Summer needs some tingle in the shower)

Body butter
Soap and Glory Daily Smooth

Body cream
Elemis Pro-Collagen Body Firming Cream (Can’t blame a girl for trying)

Hand cream
L’Occitane Au Lait D’Amande with Almond Milk

Antiperspirant
Mitchum Advanced Control (We all sweat).

For hair

Shampoo and Conditioner
TIGI S Factor Smoothing Range

Treatment
TRESemme Split Remedy (Because I want to use it up and I’m not risking Moroccan Oil all over my clothes!)

Emergency Fix
VO5 Plump Me Up Dry Shampoo

Not forgetting all-important sun protection

P20 Once a Day Sun Protection SPF 50+ (Fair-skinned beauties I promise you’ll never look back from this. No burn, no peeling skin, and it’s waterproof).

No 7 Anti-Dark Spot Facial Sun Protection SPF 50+

Piz Buin In Sun Lipstick SPF 30

What are your holiday packing essentials? Tell us below or tweet us!