How flying was once seen as a glam occasion, we’ll never understand. From having to dump all of your belongings in a bin and walk shoelessly through security (ugh), to enduring smelly washrooms the size of a cupboard, airplanes don’t exactly have high class written all over them. And from a beauty standpoint, they’re even worse.
There’s the recycled cabin air that turns any glowing complexion into its neglected evil twin, the nylon headrests that excel at matting down your mane. And then there are the crying babies, armrest hogs and flight attendants who have no problem ripping off your limbs with the drink trolley, all of which ensure you leave the flight as irritable and miserable as possible.
While we can’t do anything about the last three, in order to make the most out of your trip, you could greatly benefit from looking fresh-faced, effortlessly coiffed and cheerfully ready to take on your day upon arrival. Seriously. It’s totally possible!
From a carry-on-friendly hydrating spray to an invigorating hair refresher, we have five products that will make it look like you skipped the plane and just teleported to your destination. All you have to do is fight the guy next to you for the armrest, spritz a little, rub a little, and you’re ready to explore the city.
airplane-beauty evian spray
#1: Mineral Water Spray
Start by spritzing your face with a water spray, like Evian’s Mineral Water Spray Duo To Go. This neutral pH moisturizing spray will refresh your complexion to offer an extra layer of hydration, even when applied on top of any makeup you’re already wearing. It’s great for revitalizing that dull, dry skin caused by nasty recycled cabin air.
Evian Mineral Water Spray Duo To Go
($15, sephora.com> ).
airplane beauty origins energy moisturizer
#2: Energy Boosting Moisturizer
After the mineral water spray, apply a brightening and rejuvenating moisturizer, like Origins’ GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer. It’s a lightweight formula that hydrates skin to deliver a radiant complexion to even the most lackluster-looking skin. Plus, it’s fortified with panax ginseng and coffee bean to kick-start hydration levels, encouraging a vibrant glow.
Origins’ GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer ($28, sephora.com> ).
airplane beauty ysl touche eclat
#3: Illuminator
Whether you were able to nap while in the clouds or not, chances are you have a hint of undereye shadows from the hustle and bustle of travelling. The fix? Use an illuminator, like Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat Radiant Touch. It comes in an easy pen applicator, perfect for quick touchups to lighten signs of fatigue as well as patches of redness beside the nose.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch ($58, nordstrom.com> ).
airplane beauty stila stain
#4: Pinkish Hue
Enhance your complexion with a rosy glow on cheeks and lips. Our pick? Stila’s Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain. This pearly pink multi-use pen boasts potent antioxidants and reacts to pH levels to create a natural-looking pinkish hue. Just swipe it on your lips and cheeks to brighten up your features.
Stila Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain ($24, stilacosmetics.com> ).
airplane beauty oribe refresh
#5: Hair Refresher
Not only has your hair likely fallen limp on the flight, but it probably smells more like the plane than the products you used after your shower. Give it that freshly-washed look and feel (and smell) with a few spritzes of Oribe’s Cote d’Azur Hair Refresher. Enriched with aloe and extracts of amber, this handy mist neutralizes odours, minimizes static (take that, clingy headrest), and hydrates strands to get it back in tiptop shape.
Oribe Cote d’Azur Hair Refresher ($24, net-a-porter.com> ).
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