The Beauty Products That Flight Attendants Never Travel Without
When it comes to packing like a pro, no one does it better than flight attendants. We tapped into the expertise of two seasoned flight attendants to discover their must-have beauty products that keep them looking fresh and radiant throughout every journey, whether it’s a short hop or an intercontinental flight. From take-off to landing, these are the travel essentials they swear by and never ever leave behind.
Andrea Burton, Virgin Atlantic Flight Service Manager, won’t leave home without these essentials:
“After a flight, I love wiping off my red lippy and covering my lips with this nourishing lip mask. It doesn’t feel heavy and absorbs nicely too. It’s perfect for when I’m travelling as a customer too, especially if you’re going to take a nap. It helps to combat any dryness from the air conditioning. Shade ‘Sweet Candy’ is my favourite.”
“I’ve used this for the past 18 years and it’s fabulous. I discovered it on my very first visit to Sephora on a layover in New York. It smells divine and it makes my skin feel tingly and fresh, a great flight face tonic that keeps my tinted moisturiser fresh and dewy. Hydration is the name of the game and Beauty Elixir is a major player.”
“I like to use this mist spray before landing. It’s the ultimate rehydrating skin charge and the smell awakens my pre-jet lagged senses.”
“This is a pot of liquid gold. It looks like honey but it’s not gloopy or sticky. I use it as an all-purpose balm. It’s like face fuel – my skin drinks it on a plane. If I need to, I’ll dab a small amount on any dry patches of skin on a night flight, especially if I’ve been somewhere hot. It’s great for post-flight too, as it’s packed with vitamins and really targets moisture starved skin. It’s incredibly hydrating and that’s exactly what my skin needs when flying.”
“It’s my most hydrating red lipstick. It’s lightweight, glides over my lips and most importantly it’s not drying, and it lasts. It’s a classic red and complements my skin tone and uniform, it really makes my smile pop.”
“This is a staple; it takes care of my cuticles too and leaves my hands feeling really smooth but not greasy. I’m constantly washing my hands on a flight and the cream really softens them.”
Ashleigh Berry, Virgin Atlantic Flight Service Manager swears by these six beauty heroes:
“This is my ultimate favourite as it acts as a mask and has a thick consistency that means my face is hydrated for every long-haul flight I operate.”
“The top-selling scent on the high street right now. I love this spray as it’s light, refreshing and I get to bring a hint of tropics wherever I go. Guaranteed compliments when I wear it.”
“Perfect for taking off every ounce of makeup whilst nourishing and making my skin feel fresh.”
“This is special edition currently! This lip balm keeps my lips feeling hydrated and brings that red tinge to complement our Vivienne Westwood uniform!”
“I’m a massive lash queen! I find this is the best long-lasting mascara, it makes any lashes look longer and eyes fuller. This mascara never drops either, even after 12 hours.”
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