The best travel-size beauty treats from Clinique, Givenchy and Elizabeth Arden

From left, clockwise: 

MAC Smoky Metallic Eye Palette (£21.25)

My Burberry Miniature Collection (£42)

bareMinerals The Suede Neutrals Palette (£29)

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for face and eyes (£85.70)

Clinique Great Skin For Men (£21.30)

Heading off on your summer holidays any time soon? While you are running through the airport to grab a litre of discounted Tanqueray gin before racing for the gate, make sure you leave time for a quick peek at the beauty treats. 

It isn’t the thought of getting up to 40 per cent off the high-street price that makes me want to linger around the cosmetics and perfume counters, so much as the exclusive goodies you can’t find anywhere else.

From limited-edition eye palettes to bronzers that come complete with a professional-quality, handbag-sized brush, there are some gorgeous travel-sized, duty-free treats just waiting to be discovered. 

So if, like me, you’ve a thing for miniature versions of your favourite products – they’re covetably cute as well as practical and portable – a pre-flight shopathon can be extremely pleasing. 

Forgotten your washbag? What better excuse for grabbing a bag of pocket-sized skincare products to tide you through the week? It’s also a great way of testing a range of new lotions and potions before committing to the full-sized pot. 

Oh, and don’t forget that if you aren’t checking a suitcase on your way in, you shouldn’t buy anything over 100mls or you won’t be allowed to carry it in the cabin on your way home.

No one wants to lose their favourite new perfume – only days after the love affair has begun. 

From left, clockwise:

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Essentials Kit (£41)

Givenchy Glamour On The Fold 3-Step Make-up Palette (£56)

Elizabeth Arden Advanced Replenish And Restore for Eyes (£71.90)

Clarins Essential Grab & Fly Kit (£29.48)

L’Occitane Best of Provence Pouch (£29)

For information about retailer World Duty Free, visit uk.worlddutyfree.com