Make-up to go

You don't need a bag full of products and appliances to create a sultry style. Simply spritz hair with a mineral water spray (which can also be used to cool your skin down in the car or on the beach) until damp, then twist random sections for a tousled 'do in seconds. You can also scrunch in extra texture with texturising products or a light spray gel.

To reactivate styling products already in the hair, wet hands and scrunch hair with fingertips. Forget about shampooing daily. At the end of the day, remove dirt by rinsing hair in lukewarm or cold water.

Make-up that goes the extra mile
Wave goodbye to bulky make-up bags and buy a handy palette, containing products for eyes, lips and cheeks. Then all you need is a good tinted moisturiser to hydrate and give skin a healthy glow, eyeliner and oil-blotting papers such as Barbara Daly Make-Up for Tesco Shine Control Tissues (£3.47), which blot away shiny skin in seconds and mean you can leave your fiddly face powder at home.

Water and gel-based formulations are best when the weather's hot, as they're lightweight and sink in easily. And if you have oily skin, look out for oil-free and waterproof products, which will last longer when the heat is on. If you love the effect of mascara and just can't be without it, why not consider having an eyelash tint a couple of days before you leave?

Best performed in the salon and great for giving lash definition that lasts around a month, you can also swim and dance the night away in steamy nightclubs without having to worry about panda eyes.

Choose dual-purpose products; pack double-ended pencils, and lipsticks and balms that contain an SPF filter, so you don't have to pack a separate protective product. We like Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Stain SPF15 (£17).

Always go for pale polishes as they give a naturally groomed effect and won't look too awful if they chip. Or simply buff your nails for a lasting sheen. Even if you're a high-maintenance kind of girl, leave the nail polish remover at home and instead, pack wipes which are quick, convenient and won't leak.