The Grecians do a lot of things right – food, wine, culture but one thing people forget is beauty. Refinery29 caught up with a couple of women going on a trip to Greece and asked them what their essential beauty products were. Here’s what they said everyone should take on their next trip.
Also, here’s what the websites had to say about their products.
1. Boy Brows – Glossier
“A brushable, creamy wax that visibly thickens, shapes, and grooms brows into place. Inspired by traditional hair pomade, it gives brows soft, flexible hold in one easy swipe, and doesn’t stiffen or flake”
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2. Highlighting Powder Compact – Chanel
“An illuminating face powder captures and reflects light to leave a sheer, radiant finish. In shimmering golden shades, with ivory, bronze, and rose tints. The handbag-friendly compact offers convenient touch-ups and includes a deluxe brush applicator.”
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3. Anti-Aging Energizing Fluid – Lierac
“This Protective Fluid from Lierac acts as an anti-wrinkle, anti-slackening, and anti-dark spot protection that helps to energize the skin and magnify your tan. With a full spectrum filtering system and a combination of pro-taurine, hyaluronic acid, and tan activating peptides, this milk will protect the skin from visible signs of aging, reinforce your skin barrier and stimulate cell renewal. A protective film is left on the skin to guarantee an intense rehydration effect which leaves it feeling smooth, re-plumped, and moisturized.”
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4. Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Mask – Estée Lauder
“Starting tonight, reset the look of your skin after the visible assaults of modern life with this innovative weekly treatment mask. Instantly, skin looks fresher, renewed. Each treatment delivers a surge of liquid revitalization, immersing skin in a double dose of Advanced Night Repair Serum’s powerful moisture magnet. Also includes our proven ChronoluxCB™ technologies. Experience an ultimate infusion of youthful moisture.”
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5. Face Sunscreen – Mimitika
“Offering high level, broad-spectrum defense against UVA and UVB rays, the lightweight formula of the face sunscreen SPF50 rapidly absorbs into skin without leaving any greasy residue or white cast. The addition of antioxidant-rich Vitamin E helps to neutralize free radicals and deeply moisturizes, leaving the skin fresh and soft.”
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6. L’Eau Tan Refreshing Self-Tanning Body Mist – Chanel
“An exclusive creation from CHANEL Research, in collaboration with Lucia Pica, CHANEL Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer. Inspired by the first self-tanning skincare product created by Mademoiselle Chanel, L’EAU TAN is a self-tanning body mist that offers the progressive and natural tan of skin delicately caressed by the sun and the fresh air. L’EAU TAN can be used at will, according to desired intensity during both summer and winter. Its formula intensifies and prolongs skin’s natural tan.”
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7. Hydrating Day Cream – PHYTO
“With 7 Plants is a genuine “day cream” for hair. Infused with 7 pure and natural plant extracts, this leave-in conditioner quickly absorbs into the hair fiber to help maintain an optimal hydration level, preventing frizz, static and split ends.”
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8. Lips 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm – Lanolips
“Using ultra-medical grade Aussie lanolin, our cult classic 101 Ointment offers a safer, more effective & 100% natural alternative to common petroleum-based balms.
It’s not greasy or sticky, and it’s so safe you could even use as a nipple cream with nursing infants.
This super-dense balm penetrates & seals in moisture. Ultra Medical Grade lanolin gives the most extreme hydration for extremely dry & chapped lips, skin patches, cuticles, elbows & more. It has been proven to be excellent for dry lips linked to Roaccutane.”
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9. Everyday Shampoo – Playa
“An SLS-free shampoo that is anything but ordinary, this unique clean formula is the foundation of the Playa routine. The propriety coconut-derived cleanser gently foams to remove impurities while preserving your hair’s natural oils.”
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10. Tinted Peach Pink Balm – Dr. PawPaw
From Amazon’s website, “Give your lips some love! The Dr. PAWPAW Multi-Purpose Balm is formulated with a variety of natural ingredients: pawpaw fruit, aloe vera leaf juice and olive fruit oil which will protect, soothe and moisturize your lips naturally.”
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11. No2 Spray Perfume – Mermaid
A perfume with a fragrance of vanilla and coconut.
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12. GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser – Origins
“2 in 1 scrubby cleanser fortified with radiance-boosting Panax Ginseng and energizing Caffeine from Coffee Beans. Natural Jojoba and Carnauba Wax gently exfoliate to help unclog pores. Skin looks smoother, brighter. Feels perfectly refreshed. Plus, uplifting aroma of Grapefruit, Lemon and Spearmint perks you up so you’re ready to face the day!”
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13. Micellar Cleansing Water – Jowae
“Rids skin of makeup and impurities, to leave it clear. Fresh and bright, the complexion glows with a newfound radiance.”
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14. Aqua Reotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Gel Moisturizer – L’Occitane
“Enriched with Réotier water and hyaluronic acid, this thirst-quenching, ultra-fresh gel acts like a magnet to recharge skin with water, leaving it glowing with moisture all day long. Thousands of micro-bubbles release freshness instantly, energizing and revitalizing the skin.”
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15. Vitalumière Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup – Chanel
“With a soft, water-light texture and light-to-medium coverage, the tiniest drop of this hybrid fluid foundation creates a natural-looking glow. Skin looks refined and feels refreshed, for an exquisite makeup experience.”
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16. Brightening & Revitalizing Hair Wash with Orange & Mandarin – Fresh Line
NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE U.S.
“Enriched with a variety of citrusy essential oils like orange, lemon, mandarin & neroli that revitalize & brighten hair, leaving it beautifully radiant. Nettle extract regulates sebum secretions while laurel strengthens and promotes a healthy scalp. Enriched with provitamin B5 & organic aloe that offer hydration & softness”
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17. Beauty Complex Skin–Hair–Nails – TERRANOVA
NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE U.S.
A multivitamin for hair, skin, and nails.
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18. Hair Oil – Nioti
NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE U.S.
“Hair oil with organic olive oil, argan oil, and silk oil. It offers immediate nourishment and brightness to the hair. Light composition, the effect of which is enhanced by Abyssinian oil and vitamin E, which facilitate combing and provide softness. Two of the worst hair injustices? Split ends and breakage from hot tools. This elixir acts as counterpoint to heat damage, taming and smoothing ends.”
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19. Diorshow Pump‘N’Volume Mascara – Dior
“Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume HD combines its iconic XXL volume with a High Definition makeup finish. With a simple squeeze, obtain extreme volume on each lash and a fuller lashline with +94% high definition volume. A new dual-material wiper loads the brush with just the right amount of product for clump-free, excess-free lashes with extreme volume.”
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20. Mary-Lou Manizer® – The Balm
“Mary-Lou might not be innocent, but this shimmer sure is! Our highlighter, shadow and shimmer rolled into one diffuses light so your skin looks softer and younger while adding a subtle glow. Trust us, this champagne luminizer is so gorgeous, it’s criminal.”
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21. Heliocare Color Gelcream Light SPF 50 – Heliocare
Sunscreen with SPF 50
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22. Retro Matte Lipstick – MAC Cosmetics
“A long-wearing lipstick formula with intense color payoff and a completely matte finish.”
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23. Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water – Bioderma
“This cult-favorite makeup remover is formulated to be perfectly compatible with the skin, even the most sensitive types. Makeup, including waterproof, is cleansed thoroughly without irritation, leaving skin fresh and moisturized.”
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24. Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate – Kiehl’s
“A Vitamin C serum that boosts radiance, helps firm skin and visibly diminishes fine lines, wrinkles and pores for smoother-looking skin. Formulated with 10.5% L-Ascorbic Acid and 2% Ascorbyl Glucoside plus Hyaluronic Acid, this patented, water-free concentrate is a Kiehl’s customer favorite.”
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25. Wine Elixir Anti-Wrinkle & Restoring Face Oil – Apivita
“A unique combination of lightweight oils and essential oils, enriched with powerful anti-aging molecules, the grape seed oil polyphenols. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles, while enhancing skin’s firmness and elasticity thanks to grape seed oil polyphenols, mastic and lavender oil. Moisturizes, nourishes and replenishes the skin thanks to olive, almond and sunflower oils. It protects from oxidative stress and external factors thanks to propolis oil and vitamin E. It rejuvenates both skin and mood with neroli, patchouli, clary sage, rose and geranium essential oils”
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26. Lotion P50 – Biologique Recherche
A gentle exfoliator for normal to oily skin
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27. Self-Tan – Lancaster
NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE U.S. – AVAILABLE IN THE U.K.
“This silky gel-cream immediately illuminates, and in just a few hours builds an impeccable golden tan. Discreetly tinted for foolproof application, its perfecting texture smooths, hydrates and beautifies your skin.”
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28. Body Butter – MUTHA
“An all-natural body soufflé packed with pure seed extracts to soothe dryness, restore moisture, and maintain skin’s elasticity to help minimize the appearance of stretch marks.”
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29. Shimmer Scrub – Frank Body
“All the best parties end pant less and covered in glitter. I have 3 moves: I exfoliate, moisturize and get you glowing like a hot alien princess. Scrub’s got skills. Sugary, sweet and natural, I sold out in 3 minutes so don’t think about this important life decision for too long.”
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30. Moisture Repair Shampoo – Moroccanoil
“Repair damaged hair caused by color, chemical processing, or heat styling. Moroccanoil® Moisture Repair Shampoo gently and effectively cleanses and revives hair, leaving it nourished, manageable, and strong. Infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil, keratin proteins, and fatty acids, this moisturizing shampoo helps strengthen broken strands and dead ends, helps the hair recover its natural elasticity, and promotes a healthier look and feel.”
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31. Bronze Goddess – Estée Lauder
“Dive into endless summer with the warmth of this captivating Eau de Parfum, now with an all-new look. A sensuous, sun-drenched blend of Bergamot, warm Amber, Tiare Flower and Vanilla combined with delicious creamy Coconut.”
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32. Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk – Klorane
“An ultra-gentle dry shampoo with plant-based ingredients that eliminate oil, dirt, and odors for hair that’s clean with added volume and texture.”
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33. Gold Series Intense Hydrating Oil – Pantene
“Our Intense Hydrating Oil instantly absorbs into hair to strengthen against damage, heal fragile strands and provide brilliant shine.”
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Moises is a full-time freelance writer based in New York City. He graduated from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He reports mainly on arts and culture.