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Beauty Backpack: Summer in Greece

Beauty essentials for your summer vacation in Mykonos.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Greecian Essentials

Whether you’re relaxing in Santorini or living the lavish life in Mykonos, these beauty essentials will help set the mood.

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Serious Headwear

Whether you’re showering or taking a a quick stroll, this turban shower cap is fashionably appropriate.

Louvelle ‘Amelie’ Monochrome Stripe Shower Cap ($40, at louvellewear.com)

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Signature Scent

Help your Airbnb feel more like home with a refreshing and subtly sweet fragrance.

Dyptique Figuier Scented Candle ($30, at net-a-porter.com)

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Overnight Skin Soother

Wake up looking better with this overnight treatment. Massage into your skin before bed and wake up to brighter, smoother, plumper skin.

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil ($105, at sephora.com)

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Ultimate Hand Salve

If the salt water starts to make your hands feel chapped and dry, reach for this softening rose-infused balm.

Lanolin Rose Hand Cream ($12, at lanolips.com)

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Refreshing Facial Mist

Fresh off the plane? Quench your thirsty skin with a hydrating facial essence.

MIYU Beauty De-Stress Mi Beauyt Essence Mini ($15, at miyubeauty.com)

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Must-Have Skin Perfector

Get flawless skin with this super chic on-the-go color corrector. Kiss dark circles or acne scars goodbye.

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Mediterranean Essentials

No vacation is copmlete without Supergoop. When you’re lounging in the sun, don’t forget to protect your lips. We love this SPF lipgloss that gives just the right amount of shine and awesome SPF 50 coverage.

Supergoop Shine On Lip Screen SPF 50 ($22, at supergoop.com)

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Anytime Refresher

If the hard water from your shower is causing an unwanted breakout, or your just need a quick pick-me-up, reach for this light-weight healing balm.

Pur~lisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer ($55, at purlisse.com)

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Ultimate Heel Softener

Trust us, cracked heels do not do you any favors. Treat your feet to a little R&R before you go exploring in those new designer sandals you just bought. This foot mask is hydrating, softening and everything your feet need to look their best.

Leaders Insolution Baby Soft Foot Mask ($3, at sephora.com)

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Perfect Skin Tint

Enjoy the Mykonos sun with an extra layer of SPF protection. Ditch the heavy foundation for a light-weight (and super hydrating) tinted SPF moisturizer.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream ($29.50, at bareesscentuals.com)

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Gorgeous Blue

Spice up your beauty look with a gorgeous aqua hue. We love this turquoise liner; a simple sweep along the lower water line and you’re ready for dinner by the sea.

Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner in Turquoise ($14, at sephora.com)

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