Vacations seem like the perfect time to throw caution and routine the wind. While this may be true in some instances, neglecting your skincare routine could prove disastrous. Imagine lounging in the sun at the beach only to return to your hotel room with beet-red skin from sunburn. What happens when all those selfies expose those dark circles, dry patches, or pimples all over your face? Chances are you'll be a bit hesitant to post your photos on social media. 

When you're on vacation, you want to look and feel your best. While this doesn't mean you need to bring every skincare product you have in your medicine cabinet or dresser, there are a few things you simply don't want to leave behind. Continue reading to ensure you have these must-haves in your luggage. 

Cleanser

That complimentary soap in the hotel rooms is harsh on the skin. Washing your face with it will surely leave your face feeling dry. Therefore, you need to pack your favorite cleanser to rid your face of toxins, dirt, and bacteria without sucking up your natural moisture. 

Exfoliant

Cleansers are great for washing surface dirt and toxins, but to penetrate the skin, you'll need to exfoliate. If you're going to be gone for more than a few days, you want to remember to bring your exfoliant with you. An easy-to-use facial scrub can eliminate dirt, reduce breakouts, and produce even flawless-looking skin. If you don't like using your hands, bring a travel-size facial scrub brush with you for a deep clean. 

Moisturizer

Using the same lotions and oils, you use to moisturize your body on your face is a nightmare waiting to happen. As your facial skin is some of the most sensitive and exposed on the body, you need something that won't leave you feeling dry, greasy, or prone to breakouts. So, don't forget to pack your face cream. It's ideal to have a moisturizer that provides the skin with crucial vitamins and minerals while locking its natural moisture. 

Undereye Cream

While a vacation is a perfect time to catch up on your beauty sleep, some women still get those dark circles under their eyes. Since you don't want to rock the raccoon look in your vacay pictures, it's probably best that you bring your undereye cream along for the trip. A few dabs under the eye at night will leave you looking and feeling youthful and refreshed the next day.

Sunscreen

Whether you're headed to a tropical destination for some fun in the sun or going on a ski trip in the mountains, your face is always exposed to the sun. Prolonged exposure results in fine lines, wrinkles, and sunburn. Avoid this vacation disaster by ensuring that you pack sunscreen. While some skincare and beauty products have sunscreen in them, applying a product with at least, SPF 50 is recommended for adequate protection. 

Makeup Wipes

Whether you put on a full face or prefer the minimalist approach with a little blush, mascara, and tinted lip gloss, getting the makeup off your face at night is more challenging than you think. As you know, leaving even the smallest amount of makeup on leads to clogged pores and breakouts. That's why you don't want to travel without a pack of makeup wipes. Made with powerful yet gentle cleaning agents, these wipes are convenient for ensuring you sleep with a fresh face. 

You may not be trying to compete to become the next Ms. America or strut your stuff on the fashion industry's most famous runways, but that doesn't mean you don't want to look your best. If you're getting ready to hit the road for a much-needed vacation, do yourself a favor and ensure that you've added the skincare mentioned above products to your luggage. Each of these products is necessary to ensure that your skin is healthy and flawless. That way you can enjoy yourself without the embarrassment.