*Disclaimer: This post contains PR samples
I can’t go anywhere without a big bag of medication. A few months ago, I set out to travel the three hour journey up north to visit my family and I was convinced everything was packed, until half an hour into the drive something twigged in my mind and I realised I’d not packed my pill box. I called my boyfriend who was still at home and he confirmed that it was on my dressing table. I don’t know how or why I forgot it as it’s the most important thing, (I went back to get it, obviously) but I had enough makeup with me to paint thirty people for a year; so at least I had one of the other most important things with me.
Since then I make sure my medication is the first thing I pack. But then again, I don’t tend to pack my own bags, Ian does it for me. However that time when I forgot them, I tried to do it on my own, hence the mess-up.
Travelling when chronically ill is a challenge; travelling when not chronically ill is a challenge, but when you factor in pain, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, nausea and all the other fun things that come when you have a chronic illness (or ten) it can be extremely stressful.
World Duty Free sent me a few products to pack in carry-on luggage, in your backpack, handbag, whatever bag you’ll always have with you, as well as your medication, as they’re what you’re going to need to hand. If you have a chronic illness and are a beauty lover (hello, my name is Sarah, let’s be friends), then carry on reading.
Side note: Can we talk about how cute my tablet shaped highlighters are? They’re from eBay, no idea how I found them.
Finally, WDF recommended the Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Trio*. Now my eyes need help on the daily because the suitcases under them are pretty ridiculous but this set would be perfect if you’re on a long-haul flight and the delicate eye area gets desperate for some hydration. The set contains a advanced eye treatment, eye renewal and hydra-gel eye mask. I can’t see an eye mask and not put it on immediately (I have no restraint), so as soon as I photographed this lot, I whacked that baby on. After twenty minutes I removed it and my under-eyes felt really moisturised; I can imagine after a long day of travelling it would be a treat to lie in bed, relaxing with the mask on. The set claims to smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area whilst adding moisture but not overloading it.
Another thing I wanted to add to this is the Tangle Teezer from my last post with WDF. It’s compact, the teeth won’t be destroyed in your bag and it’s great for on-the-go. You can check out that post here.
I'm loving the look of all of these products and they're all so perfect for travelling! The nail polish shades are gorgeous and the Clarins all in one looks so good, especially that blush shade and I love purple shadows too.
Ellie x
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Brilliant post Sarah, I'll have to try some of these! xx
Aren't they beautiful! x
Thank you x