Transatlantic Travel Kit

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“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

  We are very lucky to be in the age where traveling is easily available. Whether for work or for fun we move around our planet with the exiting adventures ahead. However quite a few, forget the important part of how to look after oneself whilst in process of traveling. There is common knowledge about not drinking alcohol on a plane and wearing something comfy. I will share my experience on how to face the new adventures with a fresh looking and happy face!

The contents of my travel bag

My trip was estimated at 24 hours, 3 planes and 4hour car drive, knowing this I've approached the allowed liquids on board to the max. As the general basics wet wipes are a must, try to get the ones which will suit your skin the best. For example Olay has great wipes if you have a few wrinkles. I prefer to use the ones which have cucumber or aloe extracts as my skin gets breakouts from the aircon in the plane and lack of sleep and too much stress. Great wipes which have both are Josie Maran Bear Naked wipes.

Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes, Olay Total Effects Facial Cloths  

My next step would be use a moisturizing face mask, for the practicality I chose cloth masks, they might be scaring the other passengers but the cloth creates warm and humid climate which will help your skin to suck up all those amazing vitamins and products. For this trip I've tried the most basic face mask which I've found in the local chemist. Surprisingly the results were amazing. Not only was my face properly hydrated, it also got a healthy color and reduced any imperfections which were coming my way. If you have someone scrumptious picking you up from the plane, or an event to go to, why not pamper yourself with La Mer facial mask! If you have sensitive skin I would recommend the Dr.Jart+ Brightening Infusion, which does what it says on the packet safely. Another tip is to read the directions and pick a mask which you are allowed to leave in and avoid trying to wash your face in the tiny sinks.

Aloe Essence Mask, Chrissy Teigen showing us how its done, la Mer Hydrating Facial Mask, Dr.Jart+ Brightening Infusion

I am a big fan of Allure Beauty Box as it provides an opportunity to try out great products and everything comes in a travel friendly size, quite a few items were found there! For the times when I need to have cover up I am using the Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream. It has silky texture (perhaps best to use a sponge to avoid lines) and a slight warm tint which looks beautiful due to the deep moisturizing. It is also SPF 25 which is great for the outdoors. On the note of tinted creams, I would have to take a side note and recommend MAC C Cream with SPF30 which has a radiance booster after which skin is illuminated, great way to forget foundation if your in a hot country.
In the samples category I will also mention those cute little tubes of perfume. As its summer I take with me Creed Love in White and Dior Addict. Those babies give you a chance to have your 100ml bottle in the suitcase and still have a lovely scent during travel.

Clarins BB Perfecting Cream, MAC C Cream with Radiance Booster, Creed Samples

Another great find in the Beauty Box was Matrix Exquisite Oil which not only smells yummy, but  has great protection for your hair, apply before landing to smooth out signs of uncomfortable napping. Do not threat it has a very light formula which means that your hair wont become greasy.
If you are prone to greasy hair, you really should take with you Percy & Reed Dry Shampoo in travel size. It's a great buy because unlike the majority shampoos in the market it doesn't make your roots white! Nevertheless be prepared that some airports won't allow you to take it with you. 
I have had am 11 hour flight, which meant that after the face mask, I was applying moisturizer at least a couple more times. I used a sample from Clinique- Even Better which really replenished and evened out my skin.
As for moisturizing hands Ive chosen Elemis Hand and Nail cream, obviously because hands are super long for a long time and above all because I am totally loving the Jasmine and Rose smell.

Matrix Exquisite Oil, Percy & Reed Dry Shampoo, Clinique- Even Better, Elemis Hand and Nail cream

 There won't be much help from all the above products if you land with dry, red and bloodshot eyes. After working in the office in front of computer and after heading out to an event, I have discovered that having sparkling eyes, completely changes how you look. The same theory is for your travel. I use Innoxa Gouttes Bleus (simply known as French Blue Eye Drops). They are based on cornflower and one of the very few 'safe' to use eye drops, especially as you can use them as often as every half an hour. Their funky blue liquid instantly brightens your eyes and disguises the signs of your tiering trip.
If I feel like my skin is drying up, but don't want to overdo with the moisturizer I use Organic Pharmacy Facial Spritz, it tones and refreshes your skin with a light rose scent, which in my eyes wins over standard aqua mist options.
Being totally fussy I double up on health and safety by using anti-bacterial hand gel. I am loving the Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar hand gel, it does the job without the eye watering smell of the Ethanol.

Innoxa Gouttes Bleus, Organic Pharmacy Facial Spritz and Tonic, Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar hand gel

For lip care I really like the yellow Maybelline Baby Lips Intense Care balm, somehow I use these up quite often. They moisturize, and give a glossy shine and come in bright colors which make them easy to find in your bag.
For the actual gloss I use Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Prefector in shade 01 as its grate for softening the lips as well as giving them that plump look. Most of the women I know have this gloss, which is quite rare with the vast amount of choices out there. So go ahead and try out out! I'm sure that you will join our cult!
Finally to add a bit of color I have fell in love with my latest discovery the Dior Cheek & Lip Glow. For the lips you will have a deep shine for the first 10 minutes, after which its tingly formula blends into your lips and gives you a strawberry tint which last for a very long time. It will also work as a great base for your lipstick as it seals the lips. For the cheeks, get some practice and preferably apply it on a skin without foundation as it washes it out. If you must have some cover, it works best with BB creams as the moisture in them allows it to evenly blend. The result is very healthy and fresh looking cheeks!

Maybelline Baby Lips Intense Care, Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Prefector, Dior Cheek & Lip Glow

Do not threat by the amount of products, they all fit in my 10 x15 makeup bag, they are all very compact and come under allowance of the in-flight liquids. They might make your handbag heavier but they give you something to do on the long trip and of course leave you looking fabulous.

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