The 10 brands catering to the mid-year break

A mid-year getaway is often one of the best ways to deal when winter starts to seem endless. If a holiday is on the cards there are a handful of beauty items essential for any trip. The following brands have catered to any and every kind of beauty crisis that could emerge during your time away.


For freshening up at any time throughout the day there are the Femfresh Feminine Wipes. Lightly moistened with a gentle pH-balanced lotion, the wipes are alcohol- and soap-free.

Related Brands: 

Creamy Cleanser
Formulated specifically for sensitive skin, GAIA’s creamy cleanser rids skin of make-up (and holiday souvenirs such as sand), leaving it soft and clean. The solution contains organic chamomile and marshmallow extracts for added soothing abilities.

 Ends Test Tube
Banish frizzy locks on holiday with a moisturising conditioner like Fudge’s Ends. The product combines vitamin E, B5, wheat micro proteins, silk and keratin to smooth down and soften hair, preventing fly-aways and tangles.


Endlessly loved straightener the ghd IV styler can be used to transform hair (whether a curly or straight style is preferred). Its features include innovative temperature control and advanced ceramic heaters (to keep hair static-free), as well as a safety feature that offers a sleep mode.

Goodness 
A lightweight oil ideal for use on the face, Goodness’ offering delivers a boost of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to the skin. This helps to hydrate and nourish the complexion while delivering additional anti-inflammatory support.

Hask 
Whether damaged by the plane or a little too long in the sun, hair can be restored to its original glory with a hair mask like that by Hask. The brand’s moisturising deep conditioner sachet rejuvenates dry, damaged hair with nourishing macadamia oil.


Cold sores can be banished from breaks for good with ViraproX. The lip treatment targets common triggers of cold sores with a formula of glycerine, caprylic triglyceride and cocoa seed butter.


Australian-made hangover supplement Hydrodol is formulated from vitamins B1 and B2, alongside amino acids, antioxidants and a special Chinese herb. It’s one of the easiest ways to prevent a big night out from ruining your holiday.

Dove 
For a cleansing option wherever you may end up on holiday there is the convenience of Dove’s Beauty Cleansing Wipes. The product cleanses, tones, and moisturises with each individual wipe enriched with a hydrating lotion.


​A holiday is no excuse for falling short on your skincare routine. The Clarisonic is an easy, portable way to make sure skin is cleansed of impurities. The three-speed tool uses oscillating technology to rid the complexion of dirt and make-up.