Taking a peek inside someone else's bag always proves riveting — there's a reason 'what's in my bag' is a viral video trend.
So, in the interest of holiday packing list inspiration (and a touch of noisiness) we asked the Sans team to share what they're taking in their bags this summer...
Where are you heading this summer?
Great Barrier Island.
What are you bringing with you?
Where are you heading this summer?
Staying put in Tāmaki Makaurau — saving $$ for my wedding!
What's in your summer line up?
+ Nourishing Hair Hydratant Ultra+ (go-to for post-swim strands, and adds the perfect bit of definition to beach waves)
+ A top-secret new Sans sample (Acting as a guinea pig for something exciting coming next year…)
+Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush in Coquette (the easiest summer makeup, a quick swipe and you instantly look alive)
+ Mecca To Save Face SPF50 (lightweight, non-greasy, and gives that soft, blurred glow)
+ A bottle (or two) of French rosé (because no picnic or golden-hour evening is complete without it)
Where are you heading this summer?
Matarangi, Paihia, Flaxmill Bay.
What are you bringing with you?
+ My beach-loving, energetic children!
+ My tent
+ My top 3 for intensive moisturising sun-loved hair and skin (Rich+ Perpetual Kit, Ultra+ Hair Hyrdatant, Superdose Sleep Masque)
+ Aperol for spritzes (the most refreshing drink in the summer sun!)
Where are you heading this summer?
Mexico.
What are you bringing with you?
+ My Mexican pharmacy favourite retinol
+ Ultra+ (always leaves my hair super shiny and completely tangle-free!)
+ Whittakers, at least 15 bars (my sister would never forgive me if I didn’t bring them!)
+ Tim tams
Where are you heading this summer?
Waipū Cove and Aotea.
What are you bringing with you?
+ Maryse lip and cheek tint in Dune (the ultimate blush recommended by Lucy)
+ Poor People With Money by Dominic Hoey
+ Light Perpetual Kit (the best shampoo + conditioner I've ever used and it is very easy to travel with)
+ Cellx 5 Lotion (takes care of my face + body hydration and repairs sun damage)
+ Activator 7 oil (for extra night-time hydration)
Where are you heading this summer?
Piha.
What are you bringing with you?
+ Cooli bag (for wine)!
+ Activator 7 (for essential multipurpose skin + hair hydration)
+Maison Balzac Incense (scent, Le Soleil)
Where are you heading this summer?
Christchurch.
What are you bringing with you?
+ Superdose Sleep Masque (for using day and night; I have dry skin so this is my everyday moisturiser).
+ Balancing Hair Wash (the best shampoo, i have noticed so much more hair growth since changing to this).
+ My nail kit! (Always wear sunscreen or gloves on your hands to reduce UV exposure to the skin while curing).
Where are you heading this summer?
I'm staying in Auckland.
What's in your summer line-up?
+ Beauty of Josen Rice + Probiotics sunscreen (the only one that doesn't make my eyes water).
+ The Matcha 26 Le Labo Perfume (my signature scent)
+ Cellx 5 (the best lotion for sensitive skin and reversing sun damage + it smells soooo good)
+ Barrier (to heal the eczema from sand, swimming and picnic grass!).
+ Aperol for spritzes!
Where are you heading this summer?
Japan
What are you bringing with you?
+ Warm clothes and a good coat (Japan is going to be cold, so layers are essential!)
+ My ancient hairbrush (the logo has faded into another lifetime and I’m convinced it no longer exists in the world)
+ Activator 7 Oil (my go-to for slick backs and everything else)
+ Hurraw lip balm in Coconut (my nightly lip armour)
+ Boots (manifesting the perfect pair somewhere in Tokyo)
Where are you heading this summer?
Hoooooooooooome to nz *plays Dave Dobbyn welcome home
What are you bringing with you?
+ Red Rising Sci Fi series, book 6 + 7 – think GOT meets Star Wars & you get the gist.
+ Almighty sparkling water
+ Activator 7 + Cellx 5 (essential summer hydration)
+ Lancome Juicy Tube for Y2K nostalgia and a juicy shimmery summer lip
+ Umami Papi Chilli Crisp for all my buddies back home (AU based brand and, as a chilli crisp enthusiast definitely in my top 3)
+ Two Island Pineapple Salt electrolytes