City Break To Lisbon

Joanna McGarry, Stylist’s associate editor (beauty)
While I like to think of myself as adept at holiday beauty packing (when I can stash four wash bags in my giant suitcase), for this trip, I’ll be taking hand luggage only, which calls for ruthless prioritising. My approach is to mentally list the three things I want covered: skin-savers, fragrant refreshers and a pop of colour. I scramble together mini sizes of everything I normally use, which leaves more room for a box of Portuguese custard tarts on the way home. See? Prioritising.

Weleda Skin Food
This 90-year-old formula hydrates the natural way with almond oil and beeswax, rather than silicones and emulsifiers. I use it to buff away dryness on the elbows, nail beds and shins too. (£2.35 for 10ml, weleda.co.uk)

Miller Harris Lumière Doré
Each holiday I’ve ever taken is catalogued in my mind by the scent I was wearing. This cottony white floral is grounded in musk, so it’ll linger into sundown. (£65 for 50ml, millerharris.com)

Nars 413 BLKR Illuminator
Think of this as highlighter’s cooler, older sister. I mix a blob in with my moisturiser in place of foundation to give my face the sort of gentle non-glittery sheen that whispers ‘sun-kissed’ rather than shouting it. (£22.50, narscosmetics.co.uk)

Kiehl’s Cactus Flower and Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist
A zingy facial spray to cut through the stifling city haze – such as this plant-based energiser – is a must for me, particularly if there’s no chocolate gelato available. (£28, kiehls.co.uk)

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector
That I’ll have stashed a tube of Mac’s Russian Red lipstick into my pocket is a given, but for day-to-day comfort in the city heat, I turn to this Clarins number. It quenches dryness and lends a subtle wash of colour. (£28, clarins.co.uk)

John Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Waves Sea Salt Spray
Trust me, I’ve tried them all. And this is the original salt spray and the best. I reject hairdryers altogether on holiday, so this instant-mattifier scrunches air-dried hair without making it crispy. (£1.99 for 25ml, boots.com)

La Roche Posay Toleriane Monodose Make-up Remover
These mini capsules contain single shots of micellar water to remove make-up and cleanse skin. Simply take one for each night you’re away. (£14.50 for 30, boots.com)

From a city break to a long haul trip the Stylist beauty team reveal their must-pack holiday products