Essential Beauty Products to Pack for Cruise Holidays

If you are planning cruise holidays for your annual vacation, you might be wondering what type of beauty and skin care products to pack. Having been on a number of cruise holidays with my family, I have gone to both extremes – packing far too many products and not enough of the right things. In order to make packing easier for future cruise holidays, I’ve come up with a list of essential items that I found invaluable, and feel that every woman will appreciate having in her beauty bag.

Cleanser

Even if you don’t plan to wear a lot of making during your cruise holidays, be sure to pack a cleanser. Cleansers come in cream or foaming formulas, as well as wipes, which are impregnated with the product. My top tip is to go for wipes – economical and easy to fit into even a small suitcase or handbag, they are also handy when the kids get ice-cream all over their faces. Cleanser wipes are good because you are much more likely to use them after a long day. I just pop the pack beside the bed and then I can just wipe my make-up away before going to sleep.

Tinted Moisturiser

If you don’t want to wear full make-up during the day when cruising, but feel naked without a touch of foundation, think about buying a tinted moisturiser. This is a multi-purpose product which will give you a hint of healthy colour, while covering up any blemishes for a smooth finish.

Eye-Cream

Even if you don’t use an eye-cream at home, you may want to add one to your beauty routine while on cruise holidays to counteract the effect of long days, late nights, wind, sunshine and indulgence! Dab eye-cream on every night before you sleep, using your ring finger to gently tap the cream around the eye-socket,  which should help to prevent wrinkles and bags forming.

Deep Conditioner

Chlorinated pools, salt-water and sun can cause split ends and frizz, leaving your hair looking less than sleek and stylish. The best way to deal with this is to pack a couple of sachets of deep conditioner into your beauty bag. This will help to prevent and repair damage to your hair, and will take up very little space when packing.

Sun Protection

Whether your cruise holidays take you to the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, you need to ensure that you protect your skin from the potentially harmful rays of the sun. Invest in a high-quality sunscreen which  has an SPF rating of 25 or more, and make sure that all family members apply it regularly. Sun protective lip-salves  or balms are also a good idea – these products are designed to both soothe and hydrate, counteracting the drying effect of the salt in the air and the sun.

Exfoliating Shower Gel

A gentle, exfoliating shower gel will help to remove dry cells which can make your skin look dull. Choose a product which contains beads or granules which don’t feel rough or painful, but have a pleasant massage sensation against your skin. I find that using a body scrub, or polish as they are sometimes called, leaves my skin glowing, and as an added bonus, helps to prolong my suntan.