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112 replies

ifyouwantmylove · 19/05/2026 16:20

I’m off on a solo holiday to southern Europe this summer. I’ve never travelled to a hot location before alone, so trying to be prepared. I’m going to stock up over the next few weeks using the boots recycling scheme to build up points (with a view to purchasing a red light mask in the Boxing Day sales)

Body

  • SPF 50 x 2
  • Shower gel
  • Soap
  • Body moisturiser
  • Body oil
  • After sun
  • Foot cream
  • Shaving gel
  • Razor ✅
  • Post shave oil
  • Anti-chafe balm

Face

  • Rhode face wash
  • Rhode glazing milk
  • Rhode barrier butter
  • Facial SPF 50
  • Retinol
  • Rhode spot patches

First aid/health

  • Paracetamol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Anti-diarrhoea tablets
  • Electrolytes
  • Plasters
  • Blister plasters
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Bite relief cream
  • Antihistamines
  • Cold and flu relief

Miscellaneous

  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Dental floss
  • Deodorant refill x 2

anything to add?

OP posts:
HarrietofFire · 19/05/2026 16:33

I don’t go anywhere without Jungle Formula. Prevent bites before you get them!

dcadmamagain · 19/05/2026 16:33

Shower gel and soap? Surely one of other.

if it was me I’d get an all in one shampoo and body wash. I’d also look at dropping all the facial products

ifyouwantmylove · 19/05/2026 16:33

Letsbehappy · 19/05/2026 16:30

Deodorant? Perfume?

I’ve got deodorant refills on there (I use a refillable one), but forgot perfume! This is why I’ve posted, these sorts of things go over my head

OP posts:
ifyouwantmylove · 19/05/2026 16:31

Ablondiebutagoody · 19/05/2026 16:29

I would buy most of that stuff at the destination rather than pack it.

As I’ve said, I want to make use of the boots recycling scheme and purchase slowly across the next few weeks so that I can save towards a red light mask

OP posts:
Letsbehappy · 19/05/2026 16:30

Deodorant? Perfume?

Ablondiebutagoody · 19/05/2026 16:29

I would buy most of that stuff at the destination rather than pack it.

ifyouwantmylove · 19/05/2026 16:28

ViaRia01 · 19/05/2026 16:28

How long are you going for? It seems rather a lot to me

10 days. I have really sensitive skin so don’t want to run the risk of purchasing while I’m out there and ending up with a reaction, plus I want to use the boots scheme 😂

OP posts:
ViaRia01 · 19/05/2026 16:28

How long are you going for? It seems rather a lot to me

ifyouwantmylove · 19/05/2026 16:26

Should’ve said this is toiletries only and yes - duh I’ve forgotten hair products! 😩

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Thisismadness · 19/05/2026 16:25

Can you get a wax to cut out the shaving stuff? You’ve not included hair products. Personally I wouldn’t take aftersún and just use body lotion.

Swiftie1878 · 19/05/2026 16:25

😂 clothes? Makeup? Shampoo? Conditioner? Hair oil?

ToKittyornottoKitty · 19/05/2026 16:24

I think you’ve got loads on there considering you are travelling!

And I really don’t mean any offence by this question, but do you not need any hair products?