With smart multi-use picks and expert-approved formulas, you’re ready to glow from gate to getaway.
Whether you’re off to the hills for a weekend breather or chasing sunsets by the sea, your May getaway calls for beauty that’s as light, breezy, and effortless as your travel wardrobe. This season, it’s all about fresh, minimal makeup that lets your skin breathe and your natural glow shine through.
From airport runs to golden-hour selfies, we’ve rounded up the ultimate makeup must-haves for your travel kit to keep your look flawless from takeoff to touchdown.
1. Start with a Glow-Boosting Base
Monica Khullar, HOD Training, Max Factor, says, “When you’re hopping from airport lounges to sun-drenched patios, skip the heavy foundation. Opt for a tinted moisturizer or BB cream with built-in SPF.” These multitaskers hydrate, even out skin tone, and offer sun protection—all in one lightweight layer. Perfect for humid climates and long travel days, they offer coverage without the cake.
Priya Sachan, Beauty Expert, Fashion Colour also recommends kicking things off with a hydrating face mist. “A refreshing mist instantly revives tired skin during or after travel. The Fashion Colour Green Tea Face Mist is soothing, lightweight, and fits easily into your tote. It’s like a mini spa break on the go,” she says.
2. Control Shine Without Weighing Down
Traveling through warmer climates? Ditch the full-coverage foundation. Instead, Sachan suggests a compact powder that offers a light matte finish without clogging pores. “The Fashion Colour Oil Control Compact Powder is great for quick touch-ups. It keeps your skin looking natural, not cakey—perfect for humid or tropical destinations.”
3. Multipurpose Products Are Your Best Friends
Khullar recommends streamlining your kit with a multi-use makeup stick, “Packing light doesn’t mean compromising on glam. A good multipurpose stick can add a flush to your cheeks, a tint to your lips, and even a bit of colour on the lids.” It’s the easiest way to add dimension without overpacking.
Sachan adds, “Stick to products that multitask—lip and cheek tints, brow definers that double as eyeliners, or travel-sized palettes. The less you carry, the lighter you feel—literally and mentally.”
4. Highlight the High Points
For that effortless ‘vacay glow,’ both experts agree—highlighter is non-negotiable.
Khullar recommends a travel-sized cream highlighter to give your skin that dewy radiance on the go, “Sunlight catches different angles when you travel, and a bit of glow brings your look to life.”
Sachan agrees, “The Fashion Colour Highlighter has a soft shimmer that’s buildable and subtle. Just a dab on your cheekbones, brow bones, or cupid’s bow can make your travel selfies pop.”
5. Mini Mascara, Major Impact
Minimal makeup still calls for statement lashes. “Even a bare face feels complete with a swipe of mascara,” notes Khullar. “Opt for a travel-size version that defines and lifts without smudging—ideal for humid air or spontaneous dips in the pool.”
6. Lock It In, Dew It Right
No one wants their makeup melting midway through a beach day or hike. “A good setting spray is essential,” says Sachan. “The Fashion Colour Liquid Glow Setting Spray keeps your look intact and adds a fresh, dewy finish—like a vacation glow in a bottle.”
Quick Travel Beauty Tips
Both experts agree on these on-the-go essentials:
Keep all your products in a compact, organized pouch.
Always carry micellar water or cleansing wipes to refresh on the move.
Stay hydrated—inside and out. Glowing skin starts with water.
Travel Light, Glow Bright
Whether you’re chasing sunshine, mountains, or city lights, your makeup kit should be as effortless as your holiday plans. As Khullar puts it, “Glowing skin, bright eyes, and a swipe of lip tint are all you need to carry that vacation glow wherever you land.”
With smart multi-use picks and expert-approved formulas, you’re ready to glow from gate to getaway.
