The 8 Best Items I Swear By for Looking Refreshed After Any Flight

Have you ever seen those women who step off a long flight looking better than when they boarded? Same. We’ve all seen those videos of people setting their heatless curls mid-flight, only to get side-eyed by their seatmate like they’ve lost it. While it can be slightly embarrassing (at least at first), I’m a huge believer in leveling up your beauty game mid-air. It’s hours of uninterrupted time, after all. And honestly, when else do you have the luxury to sit back, relax, throw on an eye mask, and just be?

In an effort to be that girl, I started taking my mid-flight beauty game to the next level. I began with simple eye masks, hoping to ward off those inevitable under-eye bags that show up the second I pop a Dramamine (if you know, you know). Over the past year, I’ve slowly upgraded my routine—now it includes the best silk eye masks for when I desperately need some shut-eye, a lip mask for next-level hydration, and a few other essentials I swear by.

From eye mask to lip and hand moisturizers, here are the eight items I swear by for looking refreshed after any flight. 

Mega Watt Eyes: Brightening Kit

I don’t know what it is about inching closer to 30, but my dark circles have practically taken over my under-eyes. Maybe it’s the lack of sleep, maybe it’s the hours of screen time—either way, they’re nearly impossible to get rid of. Throw in a plane ride, and it’s a full-on situation. I swear by the Three Ships Brighter Days Red Algae + Avocado Biodegradable Eye Masks, so when I saw they came in a set with the First Light Vitamin C + Caffeine Eye Cream, I knew it was a no-brainer for my packing list.

Price: $31 at Amazon

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Welda’s Skin Food Original

n my eyes, there’s no point in caring for your under-eyes if you’re going to neglect the rest of your skin. That’s why I always travel with some kind of moisturizer. Lately, I’ve been loving Weleda’s Skin Food Original. As someone who prioritizes clean ingredients, this one’s a must-have. The cult-favorite is packed with pansy and chamomile extracts to soothe, hydrate, and deeply nourish from head to toe.

Price: $18.99 at Target

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Kitsch Satin Sleep Mask

Let’s face it, if you have an 8+ hour flight and you’re not able to get any sleep, no amount of eye masks is going to help you look refreshed. That’s why I love a good quality silk sleep mask. Not only does the Kitsch Satin Sleep Mask block out any light that could disturb you, but it’s also infused with lavender to help relax you as you fall asleep. Plus, it’s lightly weighted to help reduce any tension you might have from cabin pressure.

Price: $20.99 at Amazon

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Just Ingredients Coconut Vanilla Deodorant

There’s nothing worse than stepping off a plane smelling like a mix of sweat and stale air. Whether you’re a nervous flyer or just spent too many hours crammed in a seat, it’s never a good feeling. That’s why I always keep a travel-sized deodorant in my under-the-seat bag. This one from Just Ingredients checks all the boxes: it’s made with clean ingredients, TSA-approved, and has a subtly sweet scent that keeps you feeling fresh.

Price: $13.99 at Just Ingredients

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Alpyn Willow & Sweet Agave Plumping Lip Mask

There’s no doubt about it—something about airplane air sucks the moisture out of everything, lips included. After I layer on my under-eye masks and let my moisturizer sink in, I finish with the Alpyn Willow & Sweet Agave Plumping Lip Mask as I near my destination. Oh, and did I mention, it’s packed with clean ingredients like blue agave leaves for quenching, hyaluronic acid for moisture, and Jackson Hole willow bark for exfoliating?!  It leaves my lips softer, smoother, and with just the right hint of tint and plump for that juicy, just-landed look. 

Price: $22.40 at Amazon

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Lolavie Lightweight Hair Oil

While every influencer on the planet seems to be rocking heatless curlers mid-flight, I haven’t gotten quite that bold yet. Still, I want my hair to feel soft and nourished, too. So instead of wrapping my head in curlers or a robe tie, I reach for the Lolavie Lightweight Hair Oil. I just brush through my hair, warm a few drops of oil in my hands, and run it through the mid-lengths to ends before twisting it into a braid or low bun.

Price: $33 at Ulta

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Memory Foam Airplane Travel Pillow

Okay, not exactly a beauty item—but there’s nothing worse on a long flight than not being able to sleep. And let’s be real: there’s zero chance you’re stepping off the plane looking refreshed if you’ve got a scowl from a neck kink. This Memory Foam Airplane Travel Pillow is a game-changer, designed with an ergonomic neck and chin wrap that keeps your head upright and helps relieve neck, shoulder, and back discomfort.

Price: $18.99 at Amazon

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Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips

There’s no better time to use whitening strips than on a long flight. These Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips are enamel safe and free of peroxide, so even people with uber sensitive teeth can use them. Just place them on your teeth for 30 minutes and you’ll walk off the plane with a whiter, brighter smile. 

Price: $44.99 at Amazon

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