I traveled a great deal when I was in my early twenties. I was a flight attendant for an international carrier and I have to admit it was one of the best times of my life. Hopping on and off a plane for work from one destination to the next without a care in the world. I would be sipping cocktails on the beach in Guam at one moment, and walking through the streets of Seoul in the snow the following day. I could be partying in Hong Kong and then be back in Manila for some rest and relaxation in a couple of days. For trips like those, it is important to pack beauty essentials that are compact, will protect and nourish the skin from the harsh elements when inflight or outdoors, and instantly brighten the face with just a dab of your fingertips. Here are some of my picks to add into your beauty arsenal the next time you decide to go on a fun holiday.
BENEFIT The POREfessional: Instant Wipeout Masks,
Central Square
I love using cloth masks for air travel. I put them on before the flight lands and my skin instantly feels clean and refreshed. This dual-sided mask from Benefit cleans and smoothens the looks of pores around the chin, nose and forehead. The specially-textured fabric woven from cottony fibers helps exfoliate and remove pore impurities. When you’re ready to “super clean,” firmly press on the plastic bubble to release the pore serum. Peel back corner, remove mask and apply smoother side to pore-problem areas. Relax and close your eyes. After 10 minutes, remove the mask and use the other side to wipe off serum. Contains mushroom extract which is known to help clarify pores.
ORIGINS Three Part Harmony Nourishing Cream,
SM Makati
Keeping the skin hydrated, especially on long flights, is crucial if you want to look your best when you get to your final destination. As we all know, cabin air is very dry. This intensely rich cream with Tazetta Lily Bulbs, White Myrtle and Japanese Knot Weed helps produce youthful supplies of natural collagen to help visibly repair the skin’s structure. Fine lines and wrinkles are softened. With deeply nourishing plant butters plus Vitamin E, this luscious cream renews skin’s hydration levels. It also has Scutellaria that helps reveal radiance, refines tone and brightens skin to impart a healthy, vibrant glow.
NUXE Rêve de Miel Lip Balm,
Rustan’s Makati
Chapped lips are never sexy, and the cold weather does not help with this problem at all. This lip balm is a MUST-HAVE product in all seasons. A tender and comforting honey kiss enhanced with a dash of grapefruit essence, tried and tested on dry lips for over 20 years, even in conditions of extreme cold in Canada. Rêve de Miel is also Nuxe’s inimitable signature, with smooth, melting textures and delicious scents to cloak the skin in comfort. The lip balm can also be used as an overnight treatment. Apply before sleeping on the plane and wake up to soft and smooth lips in the morning.
AVENE Very High Protection Cream SPF50+,
Watsons
Sun exposure even in colder climates can still cause premature wrinkles and skin cancer. This sunblock with an SPF of 50 protects even the most sensitive skin from both UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Contains Pre-tocopheryl, a Vitamin E precursor, that gives additional cell protection and hydration. Avène Thermal Spring Water soothes and calms irritated skin. With an invisible, non-oily texture and a specially designed tube for easy application. Apply evenly to the skin before sun exposure. Reapply frequently in case of prolonged exposure, and after swimming.
STILA Convertible Color Dual Lip & Cheek Palettes in Sunset Serenade,
Rustan’s
A new bouquet from the brand’s iconic and original multitasking makeup for lips and cheeks, each shade inspired by flowers to create the perfect palette in beautiful warm tones. The creamy, translucent formula blends like a dream for petal soft lips and cheeks in pretty pops of warm, radiant color with shades like peach blossom and twilight rose. This on-the-go palette is very convenient and the pigments can be applied either with your fingertips or with a brush.
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