It’s the melanin in your skin that turns you brown and stops you burning, so full marks to Institut Esthederm for its Tan Enhancing Lotion, £35 – an aftersun that stimulates production of the skin’s natural protector. Thanks to its Adaptasun formula, it’ll help you get a deep, natural and safe tan.

2 The one-size-fits-all SPF

You no longer need to pack three strengths of sun lotion, thanks to Variosun Spray Sun Tan Lotion, £11.90, which offers protection from SPF2 to SPF24 – all in one bottle. Select your desired SPF on the dial and two pumps, one containing SPF2 and the other SPF24, will mix to suit your specification. Genius!

3 The slimming shine

Accessorising your bikini with a pasty bod is a definite no-no. So while you’re waiting for a Gisele-like tan, use Michael Kors Leg Shine in Bronze, £22, to colour those pins – it creates the illusion of length and streamlines chunkier calves and thighs. Here at Fabulous, we’re also using it on our shoulders and décolletage for a sexy sheen. Better still, the product is fragranced with the exotic, spicy Michael Kors scent, so there’s no need to pack a separate perfume.

4 The moisture multitasker

Is there anything Rodial Glam Balm, £62, can’t do, other than pour you a mai tai by the pool? It serves as a mid-flight moisture mask, a moisturiser, hair serum and lipsalve, saving you vital luggage space. To ensure you arrive at your resort looking facial-fresh, apply a thin layer of balm all over your face and lips while you’re on the plane.

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5 The simple shaver

Staying fuzz-free shouldn’t be a faff on holiday, so leave your depilatory creams and wax strips at home. Instead, pack a Gillette Venus Breeze, £7.99 – a razor with built-in shave-gel bars to deliver perfectly smooth pins, without the need for a giant can of shaving foam.

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6 the make-up Minimiser

You do it every year – pack 10 shades of pink lipstick, convinced you’ll need that rose, fuchsia and berry variation, only to use your old fave the entire holiday. Bobbi Brown’s new innovative Face Palette, £12, allows you to transport those make-up favourites all together in one sleek, portable compact. From lip colour and blush, to foundation and cream eyeshadow, you add your own make-up to the empty trays for the ultimate personal palette.

7 The 4-in-1 wipes

Cleanser, toner, eye make-up remover… the thought of your holiday cleansing ritual can weigh you down – literally. So forget the potion collection, and instead invest in new No7 Quick Thinking 4 in 1 Wipes, £7. Pro-vitamin B5 softens tired, dry skin, while natural extracts of witch hazel and fennel clear pores and remove impurities. They cleanse, they tone, they remove waterproof eye make-up, they moisturise – heck, they probably open up into a small holiday apartment!

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8 The 2-in-1 hair miracle

In beauty circles, 2-in-1 was once a dirty term. But with their new lightweight, moisturising formulations, combined shampoo and conditioners mean that you really can wash and go. Our holiday staple is Dove 2 in 1 Daily Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner, £1.99. It contains a unique serum that repairs damaged hair strand by strand, and works to prevent further moisture loss – perfect for protecting your hair from those shine-sapping UV rays.

…or have your essentials sent to your hotel room

From your Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream to your Dermalogica Travel Kit, the new HQhair Holiday Service ensures those beauty must-haves are waiting for you at your hotel. Log on to Hqhair.com a week before you fly, choose your products, enter your holiday destination – and let HQhair do the rest!

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