From Victoria Beckham To Miranda Kerr, This Is How Real Beauty Insiders Pack For Their Holiday

Flying away this summer? If you're scrambling last-minute and still undecided on what to take away with you, look to our experts who share their holiday essentials. From Victoria Beckham's go-to summer cream to Charlotte Mensah's non-negotiable hair hero, these are the beauty buys that will keep you in check on holiday.

Arizona Muse, Model And Activist

‘I always travel with my Davines hair products. I slather the Liquid Spell, £42, and This Is A Curl Building Serum, £22.25, on to wet hair and let it dry naturally for a wavy look. One of my favourite parts of my self- care routine is doing my own nails; it’s empowering and I save a buck too. I like to use polishes by Manucurist as they’re clean and vegan. I love the green, Petit Pois, £19, which I’ve been using as one of the shades in my signature rainbow nail look.'

Victoria Beckham, Fashion Designer And Beauty Entrepreneur

'I loveAugustinus Bader The Cream, £145, in summer; it’s hydrating but lightweight.I always notice such a difference in my skin. And, for a subtle golden shimmer, I apply Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino ’97 Body Oil, £90,on my arms and legs. I often use this as a substitute for a fragrance on holiday – the scent really lasts.’

Ruby Hammer, Make-Up Artist

‘I am never without my Ruby Hammer 01 Magnetic Brush Set, £21.43. A top tip is to use the fine point brush with concealer to cover up bites. I always take travel sizes of my favourite body care and on holiday I can take more time... dry brushing, exfoliating, moisturising. I love a rich cream likeL’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream, £39, for shins, elbows, knees and heels. I spend a lot of time in the water so I protect my hair. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, £38, and Swimcap Water Resistant Mask, £38, maintain colour and condition.’

Dr Elizabeth Hawkes, Oculoplastic Surgeon

‘A dedicated eyelid SPF is the most important thing you can take on holiday. The eyelids are a common place for the formation of skin cancer and people often miss them out when applying suncream. I like the Skinbetter SPF50 Sunscreen Compact, £65.50. Big sunglasses can also help mitigate the risk. Heat, air conditioning and air pressure on flights all make our eyes drier, so Thealoz Duo Eye Drops, £14.49, are a must-have for me.’ Dr Hawkes is a GetHarley practitioner.

Chriselle Lim, Content Creator

‘My secret to getting a good night’s sleep when I’m away is Moon Juice Magnesi-Om with Magnesium and L-Theanine for Relaxation + Sleep, £35. I make a sleepy tea every night and simply add this in. It helps me get magnesium, which aids restful sleep. Phlur Strawberry Letter EDP, £99, is the perfect fragrance for summer nights; it’s sweet, sexy and sophisticated – I always get so many compliments when I wear it.'

Trinny Woodall, Beauty Entrepreneur

‘If I’m somewhere hot and humid, I do a few spritzes of the Avène Thermal Spring Water, £15.50. It feels so cooling and gives extra hydration. Blusher is a magic bullet! Many women are afraid of blush, but it lifts the whole face. One of my favourites is Trinny London Veebee Lip2Cheek, £26. On holiday, I leave my hair to air dry. The result is this naturally curly, slightly crazy beachy look that I lean into. To add definition and extra moisture to my curls, I use John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Cream Oil, £8.99,which is a great, affordable option for giving life back to my sun-soaked hair.’

Jamie Genevieve, Make-Up Artist And Founder Of Vieve

‘To stop me from feeling travel sick I have this hack: put a tiny bit of lip balm around your nostrils, almost on the inside of your nose. I don’t know whether it’s proven but it works for me! Also, you have to use SPF on the plane as well as when you’re on holiday. The UV rays are strong up there, especially if you’re by a window. The travel size of Vieve Skin Nova, £29, is great for the flight. I find everything always gets so dried out so I use this to hydrate my face but also on my hands and cuticles.’

Val Garland, Make-Up Artist

‘My lashes are blonde and short so L’Oréal Paris Panorama Mascara, £12.99, is a gamechanger; it makes my lashes look so much longer and fans them out, perfect for bringing the drama on holiday! I love a big hair moment and Sam McKnight’s Lazy Girl Dry Shampoo, £22, helps me to get that without any build-up or “Lego hair” effect. Better still, if you’ve stayed at the pool or on the beach until sunset, a quick spray of this and a brush of the hair totally freshens you up so you can go straight too.'

Miranda Kerr, Model

‘On holiday I wear minimal make-up. I rely on my skincare to keep my skin hydrated and glowing but I do love a little concealer to cover any redness and brighten the eye area. I use RMS UnCoverup in shade 22, £38. I don’t go anywhere without my Kora Silky Sun Drops 100% Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 30, £52. I love how the silky formula melts into my skin without leaving any white residue and it applies beautifully under make-up.’

Charlotte Mensah, Hair Stylist And Entrepreneur

‘I adore the Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter, £60. It sinks into my skin and leaves it feeling and looking smooth and soft. To keep my hair manageable, hydrated and protected throughout my holiday I rely on the Manketti Hair Oil, £52; it gives my hair a beautiful shine without weighing it down.’

Jonathan Van Ness, TV And Podcast Host

‘My number one travel product is theIlia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30, £48, a very lightweight tinted serum sunscreen. But I would also use a powder-based SPF and reapply that throughout the day because no SPF – no matter the SPF factor – will last all day long. Sometimes, when I travel to different climates, my hair freaks out. So I use the travel-sized JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Mask, £29 – my curls look so good after I use it.’

Emily Wood, Make-Up Artist

‘My go-to products are ones I can blend with my hands. Multi-use products help keep everything compact and light. Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush, £32, has a really easy, blendable application due to the balm formula. It looks divine on cheeks, lips and eyelids. You cannot beat a lifted lash on holiday – or anywhere, for that matter. My best friend/ lover/ life partner is the Tweezerman Rose Gold Classic Lash Curler, £18, which is always with me. No lie. They are elite.’

Dr Sophie Shotter, Aesthetic Doctor

‘When I travel I pare back my skincare, but vitamin C is crucial, as it helps to amplify the protection your sunscreen delivers. My top pick is Revision’s 30% Vitamin C Lotion, £138.16. Then I always pack a lightweight hydrator. Alastin Immerse Serum, £127.95, is amazing because it increases your own hyaluronic acid levels, which helps to keep skin balanced.’

Anastasia Soare, Brow Artist And Founder Of Anastasia Beverly Hills

‘Smell is a powerful sense. Scent can stir moments of nostalgia, solidify new memories and even alter our mood and headspace. I like to set the ambiance of a new space with a grounding, invigorating scent and the candles by Diptyque, £35, are second to none. Tubereuse, Baies and Figuier are my favourites. I never leave home without a Brow Wiz by Anastasia Beverly Hills, £23. It handles both shading and fine detail, can fill areas of sparseness, as well as add an extremely soft and natural dimension. Basically, I can create perfect brows no matter where I am.’

Gucci Westman, Make-Up Artist

‘The Westman Atelier x Metier Oversized Train Case in Nautical Stripes, £595, has upped my game in terms of what I need to pack – nothing breaks! I often travel from place to place within days, so this bag is great because I don’t have to unpack it. I just leave it open and take what I need. My entire family uses La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid, £16. It’s easy to blend and doesn’t leave a white cast, but the biggest plus is that it doesn’t irritate my skin.’

Anna Lahey, Founder of Vida Glow & TypeBea

I don’t go anywhere without a handful of our Collagen Liquid Advanced berry-flavoured collagensupplement in my handbag. It’s 5 grams of pure marine collagen, with antioxidants and manuka honey to protect, plump and hydrate the skin. I drink it straight from the sachet, it tastes so good and it’s my secret to escaping a long-haul flight looking somewhat well-rested. I also apply TYPEBEA’s G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide scalp serum every night when I go to bed, even on holidays, to promote hair growth and reduce hair shedding. It’s a clinical-based formula that’s made such a difference to my hair, there is no way I’ll skip a day. The serum is water-based and non-greasy, so you can apply it to clean, dirty, wet or styled hair and it won’t leave your hair oily or frizzy. For anyone who wants longer or thicker hair, it’s a must!

Verity Clark is the acting health & beauty director at Grazia.