With the weight limit that airlines now allow (and I definitely am not a light packer) I have come up with a few useful tips on how to try and stay within your weight allowance.
Now as I am obsessed with hair and beauty products - and these products are definitely not lightweight, I have tried to think of ways in which I could ditch the heaviness and bulkiness but still take all of the products I want away with me.
So here are my tips for you:
1. Head down to your favourite make up counter in your local department store and ask for some samples. As you know I adore my Clarins Skin Illusion foundation but as my face tans quite quickly in the sun, I would only be able to use my current colour for one day. So, the lovely lady at my local Debenhams gave me a few samples of my current foundation in one shade darker, and she also gave me 9 samples of the new Clarins BB cream in the colour medium. I have not tried their BB cream as of yet, so I'm hoping it's definitely going to be a winner. I thought this way, by sampling out the products you have not used before, it gives you time to see whether or not you actually like the product before rushing straight out and buying it. The Clarins BB cream costs £28 at Debenhams so I would much rather try out a couple of samples first, just incase I am not impressed.
The perfume samples, Chanel mascara, Smashbox BB cream and YSL's touché eclat and eye serum were also samples that I requested from their counters.
2. Now if you are a student, then you need to sign up to www.studentbeans.com. This website informs you of the exclusive student deals and allows you to apply for free samples of products. I requested Garnier's new Moisture Match and a pack of E45 samples from this website.
As you are now limited to only carrying on liquids 100ml or less (and most moisturisers are more than 100ml) then these samples are definitely worth while, and you can never have enough moisturiser, especially when you are on holiday!
Garnier Moisture Match - 2 samples ordered from www.studentbeans.com
E45 body lotion - sample ordered from www.studentbeans.com
Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation and New BB Cream - I requested these samples from my local Clarins counter
YSL Touche Eclat - I would definitely recommend requesting this sample
Chanel Mascara - requested sample from my local Chanel counter
3. Another useful tip - if you have used all of the product out of a sample pot that you have been given previously, then wash it out, go green and recycle it!
If I was to take all of the products pictured above in full size, then my make up / product bag would literally weigh a ton, meaning it would have to be placed in my suitcase.
I always worry that my suitcase is going to go AWOL and the last thing I want is to lose all of my favourite products - so by only taking samples, I don't have to worry about that.
Finally, if you are unable to obtain samples of the products that you currently use such as cleansers, toners and moisturisers (I have extremely sensitive skin and I can only use certain skin care products) then you can use your old sample pots and bottles and take the exact amount you need - rather than carrying unnecessary weight.
I always worry that my suitcase is going to go AWOL and the last thing I want is to lose all of my favourite products - so by only taking samples, I don't have to worry about that.
Finally, if you are unable to obtain samples of the products that you currently use such as cleansers, toners and moisturisers (I have extremely sensitive skin and I can only use certain skin care products) then you can use your old sample pots and bottles and take the exact amount you need - rather than carrying unnecessary weight.
I hope these tips have helped you.
Do you have any holiday tips? I would love to hear them!
Love Amy Louise xox
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