Master your holiday glam with this essential make-up guide

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Irrespective of whether you enjoy travelling for the ‘feels' or the Instagram reels, you'll need a handy make-up kit that can help you to put together basic to somewhat glamorous looks on the go. And, for most make-up lovers, this can prove to be an exercise in frustration - how much is too much, how much is just enough, how do you ensure that your make-up endures the rigours of your travel and what if you forget to pack an essential item? We reached out to two experts to help simplify the process.

Drishya Bhagyanath

Plan and prep

"I've put together a simple kit with the essentials, which I carry with me whenever I travel. I add or edit out from this depending on the specifics of my holiday plans," explains stylist and image consultant, Disha Selarka. Her basic kit comprises a primer, a base product (foundation, BB or CC cream), a compact to set the base, mascara and eyeliner, a small palette that has eyeshadow, blush and a highlighter, lipstick and lip gloss. Besides these, she also packs in a perfume for the day and one for the evenings.

Pack basics like a highlighter and an eyeliner

Temperature check

Make sure to account for the weather of the destination you are travelling to, emphasises make-up artist Drishya Bhagyanath. For sun-kissed beaches, don't forget a setting spray that will lock your make-up in place. Carry bronzy products to accentuate your tan; check for waterproof versions of your usual products. For colder climates, choose hydrating products that will help your skin retain moisture.

Multitasking heroes

Instead of packing a product for each step of your make-up process, look for multi-use products to save space. For instance, a lip and cheek tint can replace your traditional lipstick and blush, while a compact foundation can eliminate the mess of a liquid foundation and concealer, and the stress of carrying loose powder, says Bhagyanath. She adds that contour and highlighter sticks are relatively fuss-free, while an eye pencil that can be used as both an eyeliner and kajal can further ease your packing woes.

Use a lip and cheek tint for convenient and quick fixes

The vacay checklist

. Keep a mini kit in your handbag, which will be allowed in your hand luggage and check in the more comprehensive make-up kit. Having a mini kit on hand helps with touch-ups during and after your travel, and before reaching your destination. You can also use the kit to touch up throughout the trip. This kit can include a compact, blush, lipstick and perfume.

Carry a sunscreen that suits your skin type

. Regardless of your destination, always carry sunscreen and your basic skincare with you.

. Stick to products you use every day, while travelling. This is not the time to experiment with new products or more elaborate looks.

A compact can come in handy for touch-ups on the go

. Have a hero product that you can quickly throw on to instantly elevate your look (and mood). This could be a kajal, eyeliner, lipstick or blush. It can also be your go-to product that you apply even when you don't want to apply any makeup.

. Use travel-sized versions of your favourite products or transfer smaller quantities into travel-sized containers.

. Minimal and simpler looks are easier to perfect on the go and less likely to go wrong. They wear much better than looks with too many layers.

By Disha Selarka