The Travel-Sized Heroes Our Beauty Editor Never Boards Without
Travelling with five kids means my carry-on is basically a mobile tuck shop, but my real priority? My in-flight beauty bag. If it doesn’t fit in that tiny airport liquids bag, it’s out — which means every product here is a hardworking, travel-sized MVP. These are the little luxuries that make me look fresh when the rest of me feels… distinctly economy class.
For when my under-eyes are sending a distress signal before the plane’s even boarded. My children are never more embarrassed than when these are on my face amongst a plane-full of passengers.
One spritz, and this transports me to Saint-Tropez and hides the stale air and reheated pasta smell on the plane.
Like an instant pick-me-up for my skin, fresh, cooling, and a must mid-flight.
Like an instant pick-me-up for my skin, fresh, cooling, and a must mid-flight.
Because those sneaky cabin rays don’t care that I’m indoors, and my skin is suitably prepped before touch-down.
A discreet little sticker of zen when the seatbelt sign dings for the tenth time and my kids are asking for their millionth snack.
It’s called a mask but doubles up as my in-flight moisturiser. Efficient and glow-giving.
My portable deep breath. Plus, if like me, you avoid wearing perfume in the heat, this makes a great alternative while in sunnier climes.
My portable deep breath
Because landing with soft lips is a must.
Relieves my tight, swollen, cabin-air hands in minutes.
For that holiday glow before I’ve even reached baggage claim. My final step before I leave the plane.
Because everyone knows static hair and plane seats are not friends.
Smells so chic that I almost forget it’s a sanitiser.
Keeps my eyes fresh and bright when hours of recycled air start to feel like sandpaper.
My in-flight armour in a sachet. This makes me feel like I’m taking care of myself inside out, even when I’m thousands of feet up in the air.
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