If you’re reading this, it means you may or may not be about to hop on a long-haul flight – one that will likely land you right into a European summer. Lucky you. Unlucky, however, will your skin be after spending 24 hours in the air without treating it with some proper tender loving care.
If your goal is to appear as hydrated as that Greek beach you’re about to post an Instagram from, there are a few things you will need in your carry-on. And don’t worry, they’ll make it well within the 100ml restriction.
While you’re up in the air with time to kill, you absolutely must nourish that epidermis of yours. Do as the insta-famous are doing, and pop on a sheet mask! Skin Republic’s Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen Face Mask will brighten and hydrate your skin which I can guarantee has dulled and dried thanks to the pressurised cabin you’ve been living in for the past day. Do not fear the word acid. The Hyaluronic kind actually works to hydrate by setting up shop on the skin’s surface, and drawing moisture towards itself. TLDR: this is a good product that will make your skin look good. Use it.
Skin Republic also have Under-Eye Collagen Patches, which were designed for people like the author, who cannot sleep on planes and therefore must trick people into thinking they are well-rested through beauty products. Pop these on for 30 minutes before you land to de-puff your under eyes and reduce appearance of discolouration. Follow with Bean Body Eye Cream to hydrate and brighten the eye area. Packed with Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Coffee, this eye cream is likely to be the best caffeine hit you’ll get at 30,000 feet so you best make the most of it.
Beauty, as they say, is not skin-deep. That’s why there are also products to help you nourish your skin from the inside out!
Aside from the obvious (water), supplements for hair, skin and nail strength are a fabulous way of prepping your bod for the ultimate getaway.
Vida Glow Marine Collagen is an easy (and tasty!) collagen supplement that not only quenches your thirst, but nurtures your hair, skin and nails, whilst providing the pick-me-up you need after a long flight. Pop it straight into your water bottle for an energy boost and to replenish electrolytes.
Lumity Beauty Supplements have both day and night options, so you can feel well-rested after a long haul, and energised enough to punch jetlag in its dehydrated face. Featuring big names in the Vitamin world like Magnesium, Zinc and Flaxseed Oil (to name a few), Lumity’s Morning Supplements will aid your body against oxidative stress to ensure you the best (most insta-worthy) day, rowing your boat on the Palace of Versaille’s backyard lake. Pop three of their Night Time vitamins before bed to give your skin a well-needed overnight boost of Omega 3s and amino acids and you will wake up with skin as radiant as the sun in Dubrovnik.
For something to keep you looking hydrated (and kissable) on the go (or in the club in Barcelona), ol’ faithful Carmex Lip Balm is your ultimate best friend. There’s a reason it’s Australia’s most loved lip balm. The vanilla menthol formula is not only restorative and soothing, it also comes in a new formulation featuring SPF 15, meaning you can kiss the old neon zinc goodbye.
