Long Haulin’
If you haven’t heard me go on (and on) about it yet, on Saturday I am flying to New York! There are no words to describe how excited I am and since I am a huge planner, I have been writing lists for about a month! Today I wanted to share my beauty essentials for the long haul flight:
Small sizes are key for long haul flights, so I raided my sample draw for a small but powerful moisturiser. This Bioderma Ultra-Nourishing Balm from Escentual* is deeply nourishing for my skin, but the sensitive formula means I won’t break out either. I know that hydration will be key to keep my skin happy over the flight, so I am planning on going make-up free and topping up my skincare throughout the flight. I will also be packing a tiny pot of coconut oil for any pesky dry spots and my under-eyes. I love this tiny pot, which was part of a Primark Travel Set and cost just £1 for three bottles, one pot, a funnel and labels – such a bargain! I also picked up this L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream as part of a free duo from L’Occitane’s Facebook page – they always offer great samples to try so it’s worth ‘liking’ their page as I love their products, especially when they are free!
My in-flight read will be The Luminaries, which I have had on my ‘to-read’ pile since it won the Man Booker Prize last year. Finally, I will have plenty of time to tick it off my list! At some point, I will inevitably snooze, so my hand-made eye mask will be a must have. It’s made from a vintage silk scarf and is so comfortable – let me know if you want a DIY tutorial!
Just before landing, some makeup will be needed before I brave New York. I’m planning on keeping it simple with some concealer and a little powder. The Maybelline Eye Eraser Concealer in Light (£7.99) has been raved about by so many bloggers recently, so I obviously couldn’t resist! I’ll make sure I review it in full soon, but in short, it really does brighten and conceal the eye area and any blemishes. Another blogger-enabled purchase is the Bourjois Healthy Balance Compact Powder in Vanilla (£8.99). I already use the Bourjois Healthy Balance Foundation in the same shade, so this powder has seamlessly fitted into my make-up bag, providing light coverage and the matte finish I love. Finally, a touch of Benefit’s Roller Lash from last month’s Elle magazine will add a pop of glamour to my exhausted face and open up those tired eyes until I reach my hotel room.
What are your long haul flight essentials?
