10 In flight Beauty Products Celebs and Beauty Editors Swear By
Long flights, late nights, and beauty on the go. We’ve scoured celebrity interviews, model musings and asked our Editor mates about their beauty essentials for travel. Here is the definitive list on top beauty products to take on board to ensure you arrive looking more ready for action than ready for re-hab.
1. La Mer The Hydrating Facial Mask – 30 minutes before decent pop on this cloth mask and be prepared for gorgeous.
The spun-lace cotton mask is embedded with tourmaline, which quickly and generously hydrates the skin – perhaps the secret to instant youth! Reap the benefits of Hydrating Ferments to reawaken your skin and diminish signs of ageing.
RRP: $480 www.cremedelamer.com.au
2. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Night Mist– on the hour, every hour
Restore and hydrate as often as you please with Jurlique’s antioxidant facial mist, rich in potent botanicals to increase skin smoothness and radiance, while protecting against that recycled plane air! It will keep your skin dewy and radiant.
$60 from www.jurlique.com.au
3. Benefit Posie Tint– a quick lip and cheek tint that’s travel friendly and gives a youthful glow
For a splash of long-lasting colour, dot this poppy-pink liquid-gel gloss on your pout or cheeks for an instant glow and to arrive looking fresh as a daisy.
$55 available from Benefit Boutique, MYER stores nationally, www.myer.com.au/benefit
4. Chanel Vitalumier Aqua Compact Make Up – sheer and breathable make up if au natural is not your thing
Arrive looking picture perfect with a little help from Vitalumiere Aqua. The soft focus pigments even out the complexion for a longwearing, comfy matte finish. Emollient ingredients preserve the skin’s hydration for immediate and all-day comfort. Easy and rapid application with its portable case.
RRP: $100 call 1300 Chanel for stockists
5. Blistex – to protect and hydrate lips
The fail-proof, travel essential for lips no matter the situation. Slick it on and feel the heat! You won’t look further for soft, moisturized lips.
RRP $3.75 available from selected pharmacies and Priceline nationally.
6. Clinique Moisture Surge Intense– like a long drink of water for the face in high altitude
The travellers must-have. Clinique Moisture Surge Intense is a cream-gel that instantly rehydrates for 24 hours while helping fortify and repair skin’s moisture barrier. This rich, oil-free cream-gel is perfect for instant hydration especially on long haul plane flights. Skin will stay comfortably plump, even 24 hours after you put it on! Flight attendant approved!
RRP$60.00 50ml available from Myer and David Jones nationally www.clinique.com.au
7. Trilogy CoQ10 eye recovery concentrate – cooling, toning and brightening
Get the blood flow back to your capillaries and diminish dark circles with the Trilogy Age Proof CoQ10 eye Recovery Concentrate. This unique formula produces energy at the cellular level to strengthen and revitalise skin cells, boosting collagen and elastin production.
RRP: $36.95. Trilogy is sold nationally through Myer, Priceline, selected pharmacies and health food stores. For further stockist information visit trilogyproducts.com
8. The Body Shop Deep Sleep Essential Oil– because nothing says first class like good sleep.
Encourage a restful sleep among the clouds with this aromatic blend of essential oils associated with traditional herbal remedies, to soothe the senses. Infused with French lavender, camomile and lemon which are known for prompting relaxation, this oil will be your answer to much needed sky-high shut-eye.
$24.95 from The Body Shop retail stores. www.thebodyshop.com.au
9. Nivea Pure Effect 3 in 1 facial wipes – just because you’re in the sky doesn’t mean you can skip cleansing!
Perfect for long haul flights, Rescu. loves the Nivea Pure Effect 3 in 1 facial wipes which contain magnolia bark extract to cleanse, exfoliate and fight impurities in one step! Affordable and great quality – you can’t go wrong!
RRP $7.50 available from Supermarkets, Priceline, Myer, Target, Kmart, Big W and selected pharmacies.
10. Aveda Hand Relief. Protect hands, nails and cuticles during flight. Doubles up as a foot cream before you slip on your flight socks.
Releave dry, chapped hands that have been around the world with Aveda’s hand relief that will restore the elasticity and beat signs of ageing with continued use. Smoother, softer and hydrated thanks to Hydrating plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants.
RRP $20 www.aveda.com
Editor’s Style note: Cashmere is every jet setters secret weapon. Aussie brand Ellie Aitken offers beautiful cashmere sweaters, tanks and cardigans that are truly gorgeous and perfect for travel. She’s a jet setting mother, other half of a power couple and former lawyer turned designer. Trust us when we say Ellie knows a thing or two about arriving at her destination looking every inch the Glamour.
