A summer washbag with room for more adventures

Summer is our favourite season, and we intend to make the most of every sunny moment.

That usually means more trips out of town and more adventures. A new swimsuit that works with your sandals? Packed. A beach bag with room for more than water, a book and sunglasses? Already in the boot. Shorts go here, a floaty floral dress goes there, and then it dawns on you: what about the beauty kit? How will everything fit for a quick trip to the beach, a festival or the mountains? That is where our friends at dm come in. Here is how we packed our summer washbag.

The first rule is simple: if one product can do the job of three, it earns its place. An afternoon by the sea turns into dinner, and suddenly you want to look a little more put together. Nothing that requires a full make-up arsenal, just some colour on cheeks, lips and lids.

That is why alverde NATURKOSMETIK three-in-one cream blush makes the cut.

Apply it with your fingers, no brushes required, and keep the colour subtle or build it for evening. Used on cheeks, lids or lips, its creamy finish brings out your features while castor oil adds nourishment. One product, several uses, and a little more room for everything else.

We have all been tempted by the thought that a short spell in the sun won’t do any harm, only to regret it later. So sunscreen is a non-negotiable part of the bag, and goes on before we reach the beach. SUNDANCE SPF 50 sun milk is our compact pick.

Used as directed, it helps protect against sunburn and drying, while leaving skin soft and supple,

with protection against UV radiation. The formula contains no octinoxate, oxybenzone or octocrylene. We also like the handy 50ml size, which slips easily between the other essentials. Reapply regularly, especially after swimming or sweating.

After the beach, hair has its own story to tell. A little salt water, a little wind and a full day outside can leave the evening mirror reflecting something quite different from the look you had in mind.

Balea Professional Oil Repair shampoo is the sort of product you appreciate after a long day outdoors.

Its nourishing formula with argan oil and keratin is developed for dry, damaged hair. A 50ml bottle means it doesn’t demand much space in the bag.

Alongside it goes Balea Professional After Sun, a two-in-one mask and leave-in treatment. Anyone who has spent a few days by the sea knows how quickly hair can lose its softness. That is when packing a product like this starts to feel like a very good decision.

The nourishing formula contains keratin and monoi oil,

designed to give hair intensive care and support its structure. The aim is softer, more supple hair that is easier to comb after use.

Then comes one of the best moments of a trip: returning to the hotel, guesthouse or caravan and finally taking a shower. Balea Elegant Cherry makes that everyday ritual a little more enjoyable with its cherry-and-chocolate scent. The creamy formula gently cleanses and leaves skin soft and supple. There is room in the washbag for a few more reliable companions too:

the little everyday essentials that make travelling easier.

Balea med Ultra Sensitive facial cleansing gel, Dontodent Pro toothpaste, Balea Be Fantastic all-purpose cream and Balea Sensitive deodorant wipes complete the kit. After that shower, all that remains is to check tomorrow’s plans and hope the next adventure starts first thing. Everything you need is already packed.

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