Flying always leaves me looking worse for wear. Here are 9 beauty essentials I pack to keep me refreshed on a long-haul flight.

Melissa WellsJul 23, 2023, 18:22 IST

Melissa Wells holds up a toiletry bag of beauty essential items.Melissa Wells/Insider

When it comes to packing for a flight, I need my lip mask as much as I need my ID.
My must-pack items include an under-eye mask, a lip mask, a face mist, and hair oil.

I think it's a universal experience that between TSA security lines and jet lag, long-haul flights can leave us not looking our best.

At least, that's the case for me.

But thankfully, following many long-haul flights across the country and internationally, I've found my holy-grail beauty essentials to looking and feeling refreshed. Here they are.

First on the list are some soothing cleansing cloths with hyaluronic acid.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost With Hyaluronic Acid Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes.Melissa Wells/Insider

A face mask makes my skin feel plumper, even in dry cabin air.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask and a passport.Melissa Wells/Insider

In my experience, this under-eye mask is a game changer on flights.

Sephora Collection Caffeine Eye Mask, right, and a multicolored sleeping mask.Melissa Wells/Insider

Even in the crisp air from the plane's air conditioning, my moisturizer holds its own, leaving my skin feeling refreshed.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb with a neck pillow.Melissa Wells/Insider

Coffee is another go-to on long flights, so I also like to carry whitening strips to ward off any staining.

Crest 3D Whitestrips and travel-size Crest toothpaste.Melissa Wells/Insider

I also pack a sleeping mask to soften my chapped and cracked lips.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and applicator.Melissa Wells/Insider

Beyoncé uses this face mist. Need I say more?

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist and a wallet with a California ID.Melissa Wells/Insider

For when the frizz hits, I like to carry a hair oil that smooths and soothes my crazy curls.

Olaplex Bonding Oil.Melissa Wells/Insider

Then, to keep the frizz at bay, I cover my hair with a satin bonnet.

Blue-and-pink floral-print satin bonnet.Melissa Wells/Insider

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