A long-haul flight can give you much-needed me time, if you use it wisely. But if you have to step into an appointment or a meeting right after you land, you don’t want skin that screams, “I was on a plane for 22 hours.” Many people use flight time to catch up on their skin care regimens. Huda Kattan, for instance, even hosted a glam makeup tutorial from a plane. But unlike Huda, we don’t have a beauty crew or our own planes. What we do have is some space in our luggage for some in-flight beauty essentials.
You can have a mini spa session in your seat if you pack your serum or sheet masks. In winter, always carry a hydrating moisturizer or gel-based mask with you to combat dry in-flight air. Hair repair serums and eye creams or lip masks can also be used. Read on for some simple hacks to get refreshed and glowing skin en route.
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8 travel-friendly beauty essentials you can use on a plane
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Clinique
Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $16.50 at Amazon
This miracle product from Clinique can sort out your in-flight regimen. Just remove your makeup and put this on for the duration of your journey. It has aloe water and hyaluronic acid to provide your skin with an instant boost. As the name suggests, it works for 72 hours, even after you wash it off. It also has a very light texture and feels incredibly soothing against your skin.
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Avène
Thermal Spring Water, $18.50 at Avène
Flights can often leave your skin dry. This thermal spring water mist is a huge favorite with the jet-setting crowd. It calms skin, soothes redness and also helps prep your skin for serums and creams. Spray it whenever your skin feels dry or dehydrated.
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This Works
In Transit No Traces, $31 at Amazon
These pads are must-haves for your makeup removal kit. Not only do they get rid of all the residual dirt, grease, pollution and oil, they also regulate your pH balance. This pack has 60 cotton pads infused with essential oils, rosewater and water mint to hydrate skin and give it a dewy finish.
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Bioderma
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, $6.90 at Amazon
Micellar water is the most travel-friendly beauty essential you can carry. It works as a makeup remover, cleanser and toner and saves a lot of space in your bag. It's especially great for flights as it preps skin for quick-fix makeup and also refreshes.
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This Works
In Transit Camera Close-Up, $55 at Amazon
Most people are uncomfortable using a sheet mask on a plane and we get why: You don't exactly want to scare off the other passengers. Clear or gel masks work great on planes, though. And this product is well worth the $55 price tag as it works as a mask, moisturizer and primer in one. It doesn't just prep your skin, it also fixes breakouts and dryness. It has incredible reviews and if you have a long-haul flight coming up, definitely give this a go.
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Elemis
Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks, $76 at Amazon
We hardly ever get enough time to care for our eye area, which is why these Elemis eye masks are so useful. They don't just visibly reduce fine lines, puffiness and dark circles, they also soothe tired or stressed eyes. If you're catching up on some sleep on the plane, just put these on beforehand.
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Trader Joe's
Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask, $18 at Amazon
The best time to let your hair catch up on some much-needed hydration is during a long flight. Just apply this coconut oil and shea butter-infused mask before you board or during your journey and wrap your hair into a slick bun. By the time you land, it will be super-soft and hydrated.
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Laneige
Lip Sleeping Mask, $14.96 at Amazon
We talk about lip scrubs a lot, but we rarely ever spend time exfoliating our lips. This on-the-go lip treatment hydrates while getting rid of flakes and chapping. It also comes with a spatula for better application.
