Beauty Bus

The airport is the perfect place to begin your holiday beauty regime, especially with the array of lotions and potions duty free has to offer.

First up is the ultimate tan spray and some airports in fact now hold spas where you can have this professionally done.  The renowned brand St Tropez is still at the top of many fashionistas beauty lists when it comes to achieving the perfect spray tan.  The label uses a light mist of tanning formula in order to coat the skin with a natural looking colour.  This formula is applied whilst the customer stands in a cubicle, using a hand held gun.  The procedure takes a matter of minutes and boasts a natural looking tan that will certainly have the whole poolside jealous.

The procedure costs a total of £20, which allows for a total of fifteen minutes worth of time.  The colour achieved is extremely natural in appearance and one bonus is there is no tell tale scent nor any unsightly staining on the knee and elbow area.

Another great treatment to have prior to jetting off on your holidays is a facial.  The cosmetic and renowned spa brand Elemis now have a travel spa situated at various airports.  The procedure involves lying back in an electronic massage chair.  This clever chair analyses your height and weight, the customer then receives a full body and foot massage prior to an intense facial.  The revitalising hydrating facial works to cleanse, tone and exfoliate the face.  A facial mask is then applied and the customer is given a relaxing head massage whilst he or she waits for the formula to take effect.

The facial lasts for a full 15 minutes, it however is said to make you feel so relaxed, you in fact feel like you are there a lot longer than this.

With its attractive packaging and sweet fragrance, Impulse is certainly a popular choice when it comes to body sprays. The label offer a vast range of both musky and exotically scented sprays and each promises not to leave unsightly white marks on clothing.

As well as offering an array of perfumed sprays from fruity and floral to more distinguished and seductive, the brand also has a city range. This particular line takes inspiration from three major cities, including Paris, London and of course the big apple, New York.

The spray is housed in extremely attractive and fun packaging with a quirky illustration splashed across the tin. The product is available in a 75ml tin; the logo takes centre stage on the packaging with the city name embossed underneath in a pretty pastille purple shade. Other illustrations that echo vibes from each city adorn the rest of the casing.

This easy-to-use spray can features a nozzle, which appears with a turn of the tin, pressing down on the nozzle unleashes the sweet smelling fragrance. The spray can either be applied under the arms or alternatively all over the body, this is due to the anti staining formula.

Some of the elements found in the spray include subtle hints of sandalwood combined with a sharp grapefruit contrast; this is toned down with notes of vanilla essence. This product is available to purchase from most beauty stores at a price of around £1.50.

This particular product is designed for everyday use and boasts to give you a sweet smelling pick up.