1. Leave no trace. The eyes are one of the first features to show fatigue, especially when traveling. You might experience puffiness, bags or dark circles in addition to dryness and irritation. So, what can you do? If you’re a contact-wearer, consider storing your lenses for the flight and wear glasses, instead. If you’re on an overnight flight — no matter the tight quarters of the airplane lavatory — make sure you still remove your eye makeup every night. Try La Roche Posay Toleraine Eye Make-Up Remover, which is ideal for travelling. Packaged in 30 individual, one-time use capsules, this product fits perfectly into your toiletry bag. It quickly dissolves all eye makeup and is gentle enough for the most sensitive eyes. It’s also fragrance, preservative and surfactant-free, further protecting your eyes from irritation. So you comply with TSA regulations for personal items, take a few capsules on the go and leave the rest in your check-in luggage.

2. De-puff and de-stress. After you’ve removed all eye makeup, be sure to follow with a hydrating and nourishing eye cream such as La Roche Posay Hydraphase Eyes. This effective treatment will hydrate and de-puff, as well as help to reduce dark circles and fine lines. Another perfect travel eye cream is the appropriately named Bliss Baggage Handler. With cucumber and cornflower extracts, this lightweight cream reduces the puffiness and dryness often experienced during a long flight.

3. Mask dryness. To reduce dryness, apply a moisturizing mask just before boarding and leave on the skin for the duration of the flight. Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Masque is a great choice, but make sure to stick it back into your check-in baggage, because the size does exceed TSA’s regulations. With cucumber and aloe, this soothing mask will drench the skin in moisture and help to alleviate some of the effects of air-cabin dryness. And although you might feel silly with a mask on your face, your skin will thank you! Plus, once applied, this mask is clear. No one will be any the wiser — except you and your glowing skin.

4. Get creamy. Hands and lips also suffer a great deal during air travel. Long check-in lines, public restrooms and wheeling suitcases or backpacks through security queues and terminals can take their toll. Keep a hydrating hand cream in your toiletry kit and use often. Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream comes in a handy travel size and is loaded with skin protectors such as grape seed, macadamia nut oil, algae extract and panthenol. Lips will love Molton Brown Vitamin Lipsaver. With honey and beeswax, this ultra-creamy and delicious lip cream will protect against environmental damage as well as dehydration.

5. Stay hydrated. Don’t underestimate the power of pure water. Forgo drinking sodas or other carbonated beverages during your flight and instead, ask for bottled water. By keeping the body properly hydrated from the inside out, you’ll feel less tired and sluggish after a long flight. In addition, after traveling or when staying in a new place, splashing the face gently with bottled water will help to remove surface impurities.

With a travel plan that includes smart skincare, you’ll arrive at your destination in style and beat those long flight blues.

See also:

Skincare on the Go: How to Look Great While Traveling

The Busy Girl's Guide to Feeling Fresh and Fabulous All Day

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