Beauty Tips for the Jetsetter

Travel Beauty Do’s & Don’ts 

Beauty Tips for the Jetsetter

When the travel bug bites and the wanderlust kicks in, it takes all the willpower in the world not to jump on the first flight out of town. Sometimes, however, we must answer the call, and book a ticket for that next adventure. Whether that means a cozy cruise to Alaska, or a sun tanning marathon in the Bahamas, the task of packing the right beauty products for travel can be daunting. Jetsetters fear no more, wherever your travels may take you, pack with confidence using these travel beauty do’s & don’ts.

On the Plane 

Do apply a full coverage, moisturizing concealer to the under eye before landing. Overnight or early morning flights can be exceedingly draining, and the eyes will be the first to show it. Wander Beauty makes a dualist Matte & Illuminating Concealer ($34.80, Sephora), that is intended for this exact purpose. It combines a blemish concealer and illuminating lotion in one convenient dual ended product.

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Feel Refreshed

Do make use of a hydrating facial spray. Refresh your skin after a long dehydrating flight with a quick, travel-friendly spray. Tarte Rainforest of The Sea Marine Boosting Mist ($12, Sephora) is travel sized and promotes hydrating, priming, refreshing & setting.

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Keep It Light

Don’t apply heavy makeup before a flight. Plane rides are drying and harsh on the skin, as the air is being continuously re-circulated. If having some light coverage on your skin is comforting, try a BB, CC, or tinted moisturizer.

Fly With Simple Hairstyle  

Don’t Spend hours perfecting your hair before a flight. Being squished into a seat is sure to cause kinks and waves in all the wrong places, regardless of best efforts to maintain flawless locks. A quick tip is to put your hair in a half up, half down, top bun. Be sure to put the bun high on the head so it doesn’t interfere with in flight nap time! 

City Travels - Be Bold

Do pack your bright and bold colors. Traveling to the city is a great excuse to hit the town, whether that means chic lounges or 5-star dining, you’ll want to apply the showstopper makeup. 

Protect Your Makeup

Do make use of an excellent setting spray! A makeup check in the ladies room can become a painful revelation when you realize your perfectly applied Smokey eye and winged liner has all but vanished. Setting sprays are the force field working to protect your makeup, while you focus on scoping out the hotspots in a new city. NYX makes a wonderful Matte Finish spray that is high quality and affordable. 

Travel Kit Makeup Set 

Don’t think that packing for the city means lugging around your entire makeup collection. Pack light and effectively by bringing a pallet that combines blush, contour, and eye shadows all in one. A good option is a travel kit, which provides key beauty products in a fun-sized pouch. Try the Wander Beauty New York Minute Kit ($39, Sephora) containing lip, cheek and eye products. 

Wander Beauty New York Minute Kit

Beach Vacations 

Do make use of dry shampoo. The heat will draw natural oils to the surface of the hair, causing that not-so-fresh look. A quick sprinkle of dry shampoo refreshes the hair, saving time and trips to the shower. Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk ($20, Sephora) is an Allure beauty winner, and a great product to stay fresh. 

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Stay Oil Free

Do Pack oil blotting wipes. Just as the heat will draw oils to the hair, it will do the same to the face. Naturally oily skin is especially susceptible to this. 

Maintain Full Lashes 

Do apply waterproof mascara. This goes without saying, being in hot humid temperatures, with the occasional romp in the waves is risky business for our eye makeup. Waterproof mascara is an easy solution to maintaining a full lashed look, so splash away!  

Stay Minimal

Don’t waste time on a full face of makeup. A combination of heat, humidity, and that beloved tanning oil is the perfect recipe for melted makeup. Stay minimalist, by focusing on a natural look. BB creams or tinted moisturizers are an excellent way to go sans makeup. Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer not only, hydrates, but also provides natural coverage and SPF 20 sun protection. ($36, Sephora)

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Escapades In The Cold  

Do Slather on the moisturizer. Cold air sucks moisture from your skin, making any wrinkles or blemishes more prominent, and robbing the skin of its natural glow. Crème SOS by Guerlain ($29.50, Sephora) is a great moisturizer for cool temperatures, with long-lasting, restorative properties.

Crème SOS by Guerlain​

Protect Your Lips 

Do be kind to your lips. Much like your skin, your lips will wither in the cold. Be sure to apply a good lip balm throughout the day to shield them from the harsh climates. Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment ($26, Sephora) is a must-have when it comes to lip protection and rejuvenation in the cold. 

Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment 

Keep Your Lips Healthy  

Don’t apply a matte lipstick. Though Mattes are flying off the shelves in the beauty department, they can be quite drying for your lips. Stick to moisture-rich products that will counteract the negative effects of the elements.