A long-haul flight during the busy holiday season can easily wreak havoc on you physically. Whether you’re in business class or bearing it in coach, these beauty tips and must-haves will add serious mileage to looking refreshed when you arrive at your destination. The best part is they come in TSA friendly sizes with no water or rinsing required.
1. TAKE OFF
Start with ultra-soft cleansing wipes that provide a soothing experience. The Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths by Philosophy remove every trace of makeup and keep the face glowing. Another option is Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes, a drug store favorite. It’s formulated with aloe vera, green tea, and chamomile making it perfect for sensitive skin.
Philosophy $15
Cetaphil $8
2. MISTING
Face mists are instantly refreshing in flight beauty tips especially when the air is drier than the Sahara Desert. The Caudalie Beauty Elixir contains grape and rose extracts that tone and revitalize the skin. Spraying it can be wonderfully habit-forming. I also love Mario Badescu Facial Spray, which is a cooling boost of hydration and antioxidant protection.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir $18 Limited Edition Bottle
Mario Badescu $5 for 2.0 oz travel size
3. PACKABLE FACIALS
Sheet masks are the best beauty invention in flight beauty tips for travelers. Choose one with a hydrating formula, like Dr. Jart+ Hydration Lover Rubber Mask. The mask has a two-step process. You start by applying an ampoule of serum topped off with an algae-based rubber mask that suctions to your skin. There’s no mess, and the result is instant glowing skin. A less expensive option is H20+ Oasis Water Infused Hydrating Gel Mask. It comes as a two-piece sheet that provides a tailored fit. It hydrates and helps prevent moisture loss. Tip: Be sure not to go beyond 30 minutes and follow the instructions. Most sheet masks can dry up, sucking moisture away from your skin. Talk about reversal of fortune.
Dr. Jart+ at QVC.com $12 for single mask
H2O+ $5 for single mask
4. OIL UP
Pack a serum that does multiple duties for your complexion. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate helps soothe stressed skin, and it works overnight to repair your skin’s elasticity. The goop by Juice Beauty Enriching Face Oil mixes science with certified organic ingredients that brightens, targets wrinkles, and creates a dewy glow. In flight beauty tips: Spread the love by adding a drop or two of serum to soften dry cuticles and elbows patches.
Kiehl’s $46
goop Skincare $110
5. REST EASY
Transport yourself to deep relaxation. Try H. Gillerman Organics Travel Remedy. Massage this essential oil treatment on your neck, shoulders, or legs. It helps with fluid retention, jet lag, and muscle strains. Elevate your head on Shhh Silk’s Travel Pillow. Favored by celebrities like Gisele Bündchen, their special silk preserves your pre-boarded blowout and avoids face lines while you sleep. Perfect from the plane to your hotel room.
Shhh Silk $149
6. LIP SERVICE
Lips tend to be the most neglected and are the first to feel the effects of cabin air. Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil luxuriously conditions lips using, you guessed it, twenty-eight beneficial ingredients. Its 24kt gold-plated, anti-bacterial tip creates a soothing effect. Its indeed an effective in flight beauty tips.
Hourglass $44
7. UNDER EYE INTERVENTION
The perfect pick me up, Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels contains ginkgo biloba that improves blood flow and helps reduce puffiness. In just ten minutes, the cooling gel patches infuse soothing ingredients to the eye area. Red eyes no more!
Skyn Iceland $30 for 8 pack
8. HAIR Rx
Overnight flights can make hair go flat. Bumble and Bumble’s Prêt-à-Powder Nourishing Dry Shampoo cleanses and volumizes at the root never leaving a white residue. Eva-NYC Purse Perfect Hair Towelettes are an easy way to spot-check unruly ends and tame flyaways. The napkins contain just enough Argan oil to leave hair shiny but never oily.
Eva-NYC $14.99
9. OVERACHIEVING MOISTURIZERS
These facial creams are superstars when it comes to hydration. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream works twenty-four hours to keep skin hydrated and protected from harsh elements. This Works in Transit Camera Close-up is a mask, moisturizer, and primer in one. Makeup glides on easily, getting you Insta-ready upon arrival. Note these in flight beauty tips for a rejuvenated and beautiful airport appearance.
Kiehl’s $27.50
This Works $55