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5 City Break Makeup Essentials

Booking a City break is like pandora's box, will it rain? will it be hot? will it be hot and raining? As a result of this I always end up packing for every single weather option. It could be July and I would still pack a coat incase it snows. So I've listed the 5 items that are the best in all weather, great for travelling and are products that are reliable.

1.It Cosmetics CC Cream 
One of my favourite products for travelling is this CC cream. It can be used in the day time for a sheer natural look, or built up at night for a glam look. The SPF of 50 is also great for in the day time, and it doesn't fade over the day. I love products that are multi use and save time, this has colour correcting properties, reduces dark spots and is really hydrating. This is perfect for walking around a city come rain or shine.

2.Bronzing Drops
My one true saviour! My bronzing drops were an extra item I used to pack if I had any space left, but they have now become a key staple in any vacation trip. Instead of having to take any extra foundations, on the chance I catch a tan, I use bronzing drops and add them to my foundation, they don't darken your foundation but add a really nice layer of warmth and 'I've just caught the sun' effect to the skin. They are also amazing for mixing with primer and just putting a sheer skin tint over the top.

3.Tinted Lip Balm
There is nothing worse than being in a busy city and seeing the ruins of what once was a perfect liquid lipstick. When travelling I love to be able to throw something in a bag and top it up without even needing a mirror. Tinted lip balms are the best for this, you can just apply it on a bus, on a train, walking around, with no need for a mirror. They also look so natural, like no makeup, makeup.

4.Hydrating Face Mist 
Another essential is a facial mist, this acts as a setting spray, something to cool down when it's getting hot. I usually take a big bottle and decant some of it into a small one, for putting in a handbag in the day. This is a perfect way of making sure your makeup stays perfect, but your not over heating.

5.A Beauty Blender and Case
Beauty blenders are amazing for travelling, you can apply pretty much any cream makeup product with this and even use it with powder. I also find buying a beauty blender case really helpful, you can get these from Primark, these are amazing! I can put the blender in my bag and take it with me to pat away any oil or set makeup with powder and it won't get dirty or split or get bacteria on it.






























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