Going on vacation? Lucky. Whether heading to Barcelona, Bali or Bangkok, jet-setters need to pack a good sunscreen. It’s also a wise idea to pack a first-aid kit and some emergency vitamin C booster for when the inevitable cold strikes. While filling up that suitcase, leave room for products that can help fight the signs of jet lag on the skin.
We may not be able to fully beat how we feel post-flight. We can guzzle water, take a bunch of supplements and natural remedies and try to stick with a proper sleep schedule, but the brain fog that comes with jet lag is hard to beat. With beauty, we have more control. We can select brightening, nourishing and calming products that can help skin adapt to a new climate. Some of the skin care products can be packed in carry-ons and applied on the plane to help combat dehydration and puffiness from the get-go.
No matter where you are in the world, you’ll be fresh-faced and ready to take on the day — wherever that may lead. Start packing and bon voyage!
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11 Beauty Products to Beat Jet Lag You Need to Stash in Your Suitcase
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Summer Fridays
Jet Lag Mask, $48 at Sephora
This ultra-nourishing mask promises a "business class complexion," no matter how harried the journey. It's all thanks to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hydrating ingredients that target almost every skin care woe. There's no need to rinse, so the treatment could be applied almost anywhere your holiday takes you.
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ILIA
Cucumber Water Stick, $42 at ILIA
Skin can get as stressed as us when traveling. Sweep this cooling toner stick across your entire face and it will de-puff, hydrate and help faces chill out thanks to a soothing combination of cucumber, chicory root and aloe vera. It can be applied around the eyes to tackle bags. There's no need to worry about liquid limits thanks to the solid formulation.
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Lush
Light Touch Naked Facial Oil, $12.95 at Lush
No matter how moisturizing a liquid facial oil is, no one wants to risk the bottle cracking and the formula saturating clothes. This solid (and packaging-free) bar is the solution. Its teeny-tiny shape will fit into crammed bags. It may be small, but it delivers big nourishment and calming effects without feeling greasy due to jojoba oil and meadowfoam oil. It gets its blue hue from antioxidant-rich blue spirulina, which protects skin from environmental damage.
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Wander Beauty
Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Masks, $25 at Wander Beauty
Excessive baggage can be a pain in the neck, but many would say the worst kind of baggage is the type carried under the eyes. These individually packaged sets help get rid of eye bags. The rose gold foil isn't just for travel selfies; it helps prevent the serum from evaporating so all of the hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf extract can work to de-puff and nourish.
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Paula's Choice
Hyaluronic Acid Booster, $36 at Paula's Choice
After any flight — long or short haul — skin needs major nourishment. This concentrated hyaluronic booster replenishes moisture and keeps it locked in. Apply the product by itself or mixed into your moisturizer or serum. It can even be dabbed around the eye area. At 15 milliliters, it's OK to pack it in carry-ons.
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Tula
Multi-Spectrum Eye Renewal Serum, $68 at Space.NK
Don't lose this multifunctional eye serum because the 360-degree formula gives tired eyes a big update. Caffeine, peptides, retinol and a proprietary blend of probiotic strains get rid of puffiness and bags, smooth wrinkles and brighten dark circles. The cooling metal applicator boosts the revitalizing formula.
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Dr.Jart+
Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution, $6 at Sephora
Get over feeling self-conscious applying sheet masks on planes. Your skin will thank you, especially after using this replenishing one. The formula relieves dryness and redness and supports natural collagen synthesis to keep skin's moisture levels where they should be. Those who still don't like the idea of masking in flight can apply the cellulose sheet mask once settled at the hotel.
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Milk Makeup
Hydro Grip Primer, $30 at Milk Makeup
This is the primer that works for the sleep-deprived jet-setter who doesn't have the energy for a 10-step routine. It's formulated with trendy hemp-derived cannabis seed extract to calm and plump faces. Combined with blue algae extract, hyaluronic acid, B vitamins and aloe water, the formula hydrates as well as a moisturizer and helps makeup stay in place for all-day touring. The primer looks gorgeous without foundation layered on top because of its glass skin effect.
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Mount Lai
De-Puffing Rose Quartz Facial Roller Mini, $25 at Sephora
Every inch of space in suitcases and carry-ons is precious, so keep the full-size facial roller at home and stash this mini rose quartz version in any bag. The single small stone will still help diminish puffiness and aid in product absorption. The cooling effect is welcome no matter what time zone you're in.
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Make P:rem
Nourishing Oil Sheet Mask, $5 at Glow Recipe
Here's a less risky way to pack nourishing oils. The first-of-its-kind mask plumps and intensely hydrates skin with a blend of 10 oils as opposed to the usual watery essence or serum. The nourishing oils include olive, coconut, avocado, jojoba and rosehip. The sheet mask will cure dry plane face, but won't make skin feel uncomfortably greasy.
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Origins
Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask With Avocado & Swiss Glacier Water, $13 at Origins
Get an avocado skin care fix anywhere in the world with this overnight mask. The sleeping mask promises up to 72 hours of hydration due to its superfood formula. This mini size is handy for travelers. Apply before takeoff to prevent skin from drying out en route.
