When choosing a palette, be ineluctable that not only do you like the eyeshadow, but the blush and/or bronzer is good for your complexion. You’ll also need a very dark (preferably matte) suspicion that can act as a liner – one less thing to pack!
Lip colour
A natural oil and vitamin-rich balm with an SPF is key no matter where you’re headed, but how many tubes of lippy you throw up really depends on how much normally weighs down your purse (though I’d at least divide it by half). Kiehl’s makes a intimate coloured SPF 15 balm that’s got a hint of shine and zero stickiness – I brought along red: Hue30G.