Holiday packing can prove pretty traumatic for a beauty junkie. If you're dressing table contains more lotions and potions than the beauty counters at Selfridges, it's near impossible to decide which of your favourites will make the cut. But jetting off on your jolly hollies is the perfect time to start some serious downsizing when it comes to your beauty bag - not only will you save yourself time and energy when packing (as well as all that extra space you can fill with shoes!), you'll also feel incredibly smug when others see the teeny-tiny case that represents all you need to look fabulous! Here's to getting streamlined savvy...

Skincare shake-up
Beauty shouldn't break your back, so keep that case light by avoiding knocking the entire contents of your bathroom shelf straight into it. It's easy to keep skincare to a minimum without scrimping on the benefits, so instead of packing your cleanser, toner, moisturiser, eye make-up remover, etc. stick to one product that does the lot. Garnier have a top selection of cleansing wipes available to suit your skincare needs, but we love Clean Sensitive Wipes (£4.99), in one swift action they remove all traces of stubborn face and eye make-up, leaving even sensitive skin cleansed, toned and hydrated - and all this in one handy streamlined packet!

Suncare sense
Packing several moisturisers for your face and body can prove a waste of much-needed space, especially when all you need are suncare and after-sun lotions - basically intensive moisturisers with essential sun protection thrown in. For anti-ageing and sun protection in one. L'Oréal Paris Anti-Ageing Suncare Collagen Protector, (from £14), comes in SPF15 and SPF30 and is specially formulated to help protect the face from the unwelcome sun damage that serious beach time can cause as well as fighting signs of ageing, whilst the L'Oréal Solar Expertise Tan Intensifying Aftersun (£8) moisturises, soothes and cools skin for up to 12 hours and helps prolong that gorgeous post-holiday glow - so you can enjoy showing it off at the office 'till autumn!

[quote]Making your mind up
As tempting as it may be to pack every item of make-up on your dressing table, including an eyeshadow to match every outfit, remember - it's just not practical. And the truth is we rarely wear as much make-up on holiday as we do at home, especially those of us heading for tropical climes. Humidity and thick make-up does not a match make, so keep formulas light and most importantly, travel-friendly.

Cover-up nous: Change the way you think about foundation and think sexy, luminous skin with Maybelline New York Dream Pure.Foundation Minerals (£9.99), it gives you feather-light, flawless coverage that let's skin breathe and on top of this contains SPF15 to help protect you from UV rays. And don't forget the Maybelline New York Dream Mousse Concealer (£5.99), a teeny pot of cover-up that is light as air - it will help banish any unwelcome holiday blemishes and dark circles after those long summer nights without making your face feel heavy.

 
Shadow savvy and lip logic: Avoid packing oodles of different eyeshadow pots and filling an entire Lulu Guinness vanity case with glosses, lipsticks and liners. The L'Oréal Paris Star Secrets Palettes (£12.99) are the answer to a beauty junkies prayers comes holiday season. Sleek, compact and boasting a trio of stunning shadows, a blush and a gorgeous gloss you simply have to check out before you jet out. What's more, there are three palettes in total available, whether you're brunette, dark blonde/light brunette or blonde. Look's like they've thought of everything!

So that's beauty covered, now you just need to work on streamlining your wardrobe...