With non-stop rain hitting Vancouver and no end in sight, my mind has been regularly drifting towards a sunny Winter vacation.  Luckily I have one scheduled!  We have a week of golf and pool time to look forward to in February in the Desert.

Packing has never been my strong suit.  Having been regularly mocked about how much I bring with me on vacation, whether it be shoes, clothes or make-up, I have endeavored to cut what I bring on the road with me.  One area where I have really trimmed down is the beauty products I take when traveling.  That said there are certain things I would never give up.

Here are my Top Ten Vacation Beauty Products.  These will all be coming away with me this year.  How about you?  Any beauty must haves for your vacations?  Fill me in!

Heading to to the pool for the day, but don’t want to go eye make-up free. You will love having this bad boy on hand. Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten acts like a eye primer, eye shadow, is super neutral so you look great without looking over done and, bonus, is waterproof! http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product/smudge-pot.do

Why deviate when I just keep coming back to Great Lash. Available in Waterproof and mixed with your Stila Smudge Pot you have a pool look that won’t run and turn you into Rocky Racoon. http://www.maybelline.ca/Products/eye-makeup/mascara/great-lash-waterproof-mascara.aspx

Don’t have a great sunscreen for your face yet? Why not?! 30 SPF, oil free, zinc that leaves no white residue, and packed with Vitamins A & E. It layers great with moisturizer and foundation which makes it a must for a sun vacation. http://www.nucelle.com/AAC/nucelle_companion1a.htm

So, I love sunscreen. Being fair and pale, it is an important part of my regime. What I don’t like is being a sticky mess all day. This spray goes on easily and drys almost instantly. You can barely tell it is on and has kept me burn free on many a vacation. http://www.neutrogena.com/product/ultra+sheer-+body+mist+sunscreen+broad+spectrum+spf+100-.do

So you ignore my advice on sun screen? Then you are definitely going to want to have this on hand. 99.99% natural with Aloe Vera and Linden Flower, this product is highly effective at soothing skin that has seen too much sun. http://www.burtsbees.ca/natural-products/body-moisturizers/aloe-linden-flower-after-sun-soother.html

Sitting on the sun drinking all day is fun for the mind, but killer for your skin and health. Tervis Tumblers are double insulated and keep cold drinks cold in the heat. Fill them up with water and keep sipping all day long. They some in so many fun colours, team logos with endless personalization options. http://www.burtsbees.ca/natural-products/body-moisturizers/aloe-linden-flower-after-sun-soother.html

This colour correcting and treatment hybrid does the job of a foundation without the weight plus it is moisturizing. Add a SPF and you have a vacation must have. http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/product/2336/29515/Makeup/Face/Foundation/CC-Cream-SPF-35/SS14/index.tmpl#i.10f2kau4qgdbyu

This teeny tiny palette can do it all. Day time looks, night time looks, signature Urban Decay neutrals and the black Crave works great as an eye liner. http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-basics-eyeshadow-by-urban-decay/355.html

While I’m a big fan of Baby Lips if you want to treat yourself with some lip vacation indulgence Sugar Lip Balms come in an array of colours that will mean you can leave your lipstick at home. Being paraban free is a bonus if you lean towards natural products. http://www.sephora.com/sugar-lip-treatment-spf-15-P57002

What is more annoying that chipping your vacation pedicure but having nothing with you to fix it. In come these wipes. They easily take off nail polish to allow for a quick fix without having to bring the entire bottle of nail polish remover with you. http://www.amazon.com/OPI-Acetone-Free-Lacquer-WIPE-OFF-Lavender/dp/B00L1KJXOW