I've had holiday skin before - the odd dehydrated patch, a bit of dullness from too many airport hours and not enough water. But nothing prepared me for what happened to my face on a family trip to Canada this summer. By day three, my skin wasn't just dry. It was tight, blotchy, and had broken out in an actual rash.
Whether it's mini break beauty essentials or a curated carry-on toiletry bag that'll last you, I'm no stranger to packing light and smart when it comes to skincare - decanting my usual routine into minis and travel sizes so I'm not getting an overweight verdict that'll cost me half my ticket price. This time was no different. What I didn't bank on was quite how much my skin would protest at the change, or how fast things would spiral from "a bit tight" to "visibly angry."
