Holidays can be the highlight of the year; however, getting there can sometimes be a struggle. Long-haul flights can be difficult to prepare for and difficult to sit through, with the air conditioning drying out your eyes and your skin and your chair becoming more uncomfortable every hour.
This is when you need a well-curated travel beauty bag to make your long flights more manageable, so you’re not rummaging around in your bag at 3 am just to find your moisturiser. Not only does it make skincare and personal hygiene on the plane so much easier, but it can leave you feeling more relaxed for the many hours that you have ahead of you, and you feel more like yourself when you arrive at your destination.
So what does the perfect travel beauty bag contain? Well, this article can be your guide, letting you know what products work (and which ones don’t), so you can create the perfect beauty bag for your next long-haul trip.
Start with the right bag
Creating the perfect travel starts with choosing the right pouch. A compact yet well-organised bag helps you find essentials quickly without emptying everything onto your lap during a flight. Whilst clear bags are ideal for airport security as most airports require liquids to be placed into them, fabric bags look and feel more stylish and polished. Regardless of which one you choose, the main priorities are lightweight materials that are easy to clean if spills do occur, with compartments that you can put products in for easy access. Also, ensure that your beauty bag is packed towards the top of your carry-on for easy access mid-flight and a smooth journey through security.
Skin care is a must at 30,000 feet
When your 30,00 feet in the sky, your skin can really start to dry out. The cabin air conditioning, combined with the low pressure, really takes a toll on your skin, leaving you feeling dry and oily at the same time. This is where the importance of long-haul skin care comes in to rehydrate your skin and leave it feeling soft and moisturised, ready for your holiday.
There are a few essentials that are a must when it comes to long-haul skincare. A gentle cleaner or some non-abrasive makeup whip can help to refresh your skin and help you to feel clean, whilst also helping to add moisture back into the face. Alongside this, applying a rich moisturiser intermittently during the day can prevent your skin from drying out, which can lead to unwanted breakouts. Don't forget your lips and hands by packing a moisturising lip balm or lip gloss as well as a thick hand cream.
Hair touch-ups
Not only does the cabin air dry out your skin, but your hair, leaving it feeling flat, frizzy and lifeless. This is why you should pack some hair-saving essentials to combat hair dryness and leave your hair feeling soft and shiny for your trip. Here are a few necessities:
Travel hair oil or leave-in conditioner
Hair bobbles or a scrunchie
Mini brush or comb
Hygiene and wellness extras for freshness
Sitting on a plane for hours on end, without access to a shower, can leave you feeling dirty and uncomfortable. This is why it's essential to pack some hygiene and wellness extras in your beauty pouch. Ensuring that you pack a toothbrush, mini toothpaste, body wipes, eye drops and hand sanitiser can help you to feel fresh whilst protecting you from any germ or bugs that you can catch on the journey. Also, sleeping essentials such as eye masks, lip masks, lipmasks and under-eye patches can help you to sleep through the flight, making it feel shorter and allowing you to feel refreshed when you get to your destination.
