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A long haul flight is rarely kind to your complexion. Dry cabin air and low humidity can leave skin feeling tight, thirsty and decidedly lacklustre, making in-flight skincare one beauty ritual worth making time for.
Whether you are flying short haul or are set for an overnight flight, consider it the perfect opportunity to give your skin a little extra attention.
Think replenishing hydration, soothing layers and skin-quenching treatments that leave your complexion looking fresh, rested and luminous by the time you land.
From moisture rich formulas to indulgent sheet masks and cooling eye treatments, these are the essentials earning a coveted spot in our hand luggage.
No7 The Perfect Travel Collection
For those who prefer to keep their in-flight skincare routine beautifully simple, the No7 Skincare Travel Collection has you covered from cleanse to cream.
The five-piece edit includes a cleansing water, day cream with SPF 15, serum, eye cream and night cream, giving you everything you need to cleanse, hydrate, replenish and care for your skin throughout your journey. Housed in a chic No7 travel bag, it is a particularly easy way to keep your skincare routine on track, especially if you are on a long haul flight.
Glow Recipe PDRN+ Repair + Soothe Toner Pads
For skin that is starting to feel the effects of cabin air, these clever toner pads are an easy addition to your in-flight skincare routine. Glow Recipe’s PDRN+ Repair + Soothe Toner Pads are infused with vegan PDRN+, centella, panthenol and adenosine to soothe, deeply hydrate and support the skin barrier, helping to leave your complexion looking plumper, smoother and more radiant.
Simply press the cushiony pads onto the skin for a quick hit of hydration, or leave them on for longer as a mini five-minute facial. It is the kind of low-effort, high-impact step that makes perfect sense at 30,000 feet.
Dr Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Serum Mist
When your skin needs a little pick-me-up mid-flight, reach for a mist. Dr Melaxin’s Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Serum Mist delivers an instant hit of cooling hydration while helping to reduce puffiness and minimise the appearance of pores.
Powered by cactus mucilage, which helps retain moisture and prevent evaporation, its refreshing jelly-like formula is an easy way to give skin a quick boost when cabin air starts to take its toll. Simply spritz whenever your complexion needs reviving, making it an effortless addition to your in-flight skincare routine.
Omnilux Skin Corrector
For an in-flight skincare routine with a high-tech twist, the Omnilux Skin Corrector is a clever addition to your cabin bag. Its compact, hands-free design delivers a 10-minute LED treatment using red and near-infrared light, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while leaving skin looking brighter, smoother and more even.
IllumiLift Hydrogel Mask
It is not every day you come across a mask that treats your brows as seriously as your under-eyes. IllumiLift is a genuinely unique addition to your in-flight skincare routine, extending across the brow bone to treat the eye and brow area as one.
Dr Melaxin Calcium Volume Eye Patches
The eye area can be one of the first places to betray a long flight, making these Dr Melaxin Calcium Volume Eye Patches a handy addition to your in-flight skincare routine. These clever cooling hydrogel patches adhere closely to the skin for a quick, mess-free treatment, helping to target the appearance of under-eye bags while smoothing the look of fine lines.
Easy to slip into your hand luggage and apply during downtime, they are a simple way to give tired eyes a little extra attention before you land.
Patchology On The Fly Kit
The easiest way to elevate your in-flight skincare routine? Pack it all in one. The Patchology On The Fly Kit brings together a hydrating sheet mask, rejuvenating and restoring eye gels, plus a nourishing lip treatment, making it an easy companion for long-haul flights when skin needs a little extra TLC.
Designed to hydrate, plump and revive tired looking skin, the travel-friendly set has everything you need for a mini beauty reset before landing. The perfect patch-up for tired skin!
Botanics 100% Organic Restoring Overnight Facial Oil
Long-haul flights call for some serious overnight recovery. The Botanics 100% Organic Restoring Overnight Facial Oil is a nourishing final step for your in-flight skincare routine, helping to replenish and comfort skin while you sleep.
Powered by rosehip oil and formulated with 100% organic ingredients, its non-greasy formula leaves skin feeling satin soft and looking healthier and more revived by morning. Think of it as beauty sleep in a bottle, especially when your actual beauty sleep is happening at 30,000 feet.
Glow Recipe PDRN+ Tinted Soft Matte Lip Blur Balm
Lips can be one of the first places to show the effects of dry cabin air, so a nourishing lip treatment deserves a place in your in-flight skincare routine. Glow Recipe’s PDRN+ Tinted Soft Matte Lip Blur Balm takes things a step further, adding a flattering pop of colour while helping to condition and hydrate lips.
Powered by vegan PDRN and hyaluronic acid, the lightweight, whipped formula leaves behind a soft-focus matte finish that can be built up for more colour, without sacrificing comfort. Consider it your in-flight lip care, with a little colour thrown in for good measure.
Temple Spa Moisture To Glow
When cabin air starts to leave your complexion looking a little lacklustre, reach for a dose of glow. TEMPLESPA’s MOISTURE TO GLOW is a silky gel moisturiser that melts effortlessly into skin, delivering a hit of hydration while gold-encapsulated vitamin C and alpha arbutin help to refresh and brighten the complexion.
With sodium hyaluronate, vitamins A and E and botanical extracts, it leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and replenished, making it a particularly welcome step in your in-flight skincare routine.
Supergoop! Mineral Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops
If you are going to be sitting by a plane window, SPF deserves a place in your travel bag. Supergoop! Mineral Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops combine broad-spectrum mineral SPF 30 with skincare benefits, helping to hydrate, brighten and soften skin while leaving behind a subtle, healthy-looking glow.
Available in two shades, the lightweight, fragrance-free formula is designed to minimise white cast while helping protect against UVA and UVB rays. A clever final step for your in-flight skincare routine, particularly if you want protection without sacrificing that fresh, luminous finish.
Soap & Glory Lets Get Tropical Travel Set
Your holiday can start long before you touch down. The Soap & Glory Let’s Get Tropical Travel Set includes a body wash, body butter and body spray in the limited-edition scent, blending juicy pineapple, zesty Sicilian orange and creamy notes for an instantly uplifting burst of summer.
While the set is designed for your destination, the body butter and body spray are perfect for livening up a long journey and bringing a little holiday spirit to your seat. Consider it a holiday in a bottle, just in a rather more hand luggage-friendly size.
Long-haul travel may be tough on your skin, but your beauty routine doesn’t have to be. With the right mix of hydrating, soothing and glow-boosting essentials in your hand luggage, your in-flight skincare routine can become a little moment of self-care. Because arriving refreshed, radiant and ready for your holiday is surely the best way to land!
