Here at Style Flavors, we all believe in traveling with a passion and traveling well. Having clocked in hundreds of thousands of miles the past couple of years, we’re all used to the idea of long-haul flights and the toll it takes on your skin. That said, looking good after a transatlantic 14 hour flight is easier than it looks. With the right products and due diligence, looking fresh on arrival is easy as downing a bottle of Krug in First Class.
Use these products step-by-step as written: Spritz a generous layer of hydrating mist before slapping on the mask and then apply the serum before the moisturizers (either the night or day one depending on your flight). The eye serum can go on last. I have also ensured that all products are below the 100ml capacity so you can fly through security without any hassle.
To start with, you’ll need a dopp kit that can store all your grooming essentials. This stylish one from Want Les Essentiels has everything you need – sleek leather, contrast gold zips and a refined quality that will give you mileage for years to come. Buy this Want Les Essentiels De La Vie Kenyatta Dopp Kit for US$325 at Ssense.
A facial mist is a god-send and a must on every flight. The cabin air is brutal and spritzing regularly will help look your skin looking healthy and moist. This mist from Sircuit Cosmeceuticals is made with ‘heavy water’ which helps stay on your skin longer than regular mists. This is also loaded with antioxidants to soothe and repair and blemish-fighting tea-tree oil and totarol. Because the last thing you need is a surprise zit when you land. Buy this Sircuit Skin Cosmeceuticals Immaculate Mist Hydrating Mist For Problem Skin 60ml/2oz for US$36 at Sircuit Skin.
These masks are one of my favorite facial masks hands-down and I swear by them. I take these with me on every flight. Chock full of the skin-nourishing Pitera (an amino-acid blend of vitamins and minerals that protect, hydrate and replenish), use a mask while you watch movies or sip champagne or do what I do and sleep with this when the lights go off. Your skin will stay hydrated and moist. There is a load of serum in each packet so don’t throw it away – just apply it all on your skin (even over your eyes) when the mask dries off and let your skin soak it all in. Buy this SK II Facial Treatment Mask 10 Sheets for US$119.50 at Strawberrynet.com
Moisture is key to a fresh complexion and downing bottles of champagne will not help your cause. But I don’t care because I love drinking. So I make sure I use this serum from Avene after the SK-II mask, chock full of Avene’s proprietary Spring Water, this oil-free, paraben-free and non-comedogenic (won’t clog your pores) serum hydrates and seals in moisture while reducing redness and inflammation. Can’t go wrong with this one. Buy this Avene Thermal Spring Water Soothing Serum 30ml/1.01oz for US$34 at Strawberrynet.com.
With the dehydrating cabin air and all the cocktails on board, you don’t want to skip moisturizing. This do-it-all moisturizer from Avene has Retinaldehyde to combat fine lines & wrinkles and Pre-tocopheryl for hydrating and anti-oxidant properties. So moisturize while minimizing the signs of aging with this non-comedogenic moisturizer and let repair your skin while you snooze. Buy this Avene Ystheal + Lotion 30ml/1.01oz for US$35 at Strawberrynet.com.
If you have a day flight or a flight that you’ll spend a chunk of time just pottering around, this day cream from REN will go a long way in keeping your skin protected and moisturized. This contains bio actives include trace elements, vitamin A, F, P that work to increase collagen synthesis and antioxidants to offer free-radical protection. The result is fresher-looking skin. Buy this Ren Vita-Mineral Radiant Day Cream 50ml/1.7oz for US$46.50 at Strawberrynet.com.
The eye area has the thinnest layer of skin on your face so that means it doesn’t retain or hold moisture as well and it also shows the first sign of fatigue and age. This potent eye serum from Prevage has the proven powerful antioxidant Idebenone to combat signs of aging and sun damage. This quick absorbing serum goes on instantly to hydrate and protect. Your eyes look brighter and more rested with use. Apply a generous layer before you sleep for best results. Buy this Prevage Eye Advanced Anti-Aging Serum 15ml/0.5oz for US$110.50 at Strawberrynet.com.
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