If there’s one tip I’ve learned from all of my beauty editor friends, it’s that when you travel, it’s important to maintain a skin care routine that’s similar to the one you follow at home. A big part of this is to continue using the same products, so your skin doesn’t freak out when exposed to dry airplane air and all the different elements that can hit once you arrive at your destination. I kept all this in mind when packing for my trip from NYC to LA this month, knowing that my dry, eczema-prone skin doesn’t do well with sudden climate changes. As I was only bringing a carry-on suitcase, I packed travel-friendly sizes of my everyday hydrating skin care products.
Luckily, many of the items I use every day already come in at under 3.4 ounces, the TSA-approved liquid limit, such as my Kate Somerville sunscreen and Eadem moisturizer. For the items that I didn’t have in travel-friendly sizes, like my Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, I bought a mini tube to hold me over on my trip.
Even if I don’t have any flights booked, I like to stock up on my go-to products in smaller sizes so I’m always prepared for my next trip. I keep them in my drawer at home that’s labeled “travel-friendly products,” so I can easily grab them and toss into my pouch as I’m packing.
Ahead, you can find the skin care goodies I swear by to tame my sensitive and crackly skin when I fly. No matter where I’m headed — be it the West Coast, Europe, or Asia — I always make sure to have these products on hand.
I use my Kate Somerville sunscreen every day and thankfully this tube is only 1.7 ounces so it’s already TSA-approved. I like how this formula doesn’t leave white streaks on my face and seamlessly blends in with my moisturizer.
I love Farmacy for its gentle yet effective products, especially this cleanser that draws out all the dirt and oil without stripping the moisture from my face.
The best part about this rice polish exfoliant is that I don’t have to worry about it leaking in my suitcase because it comes in powder form, which turns into a creamy foam when mixed with water.
I always pack a hydrating sheet mask, and love the non-irritating options from Nature’s Republic. I leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before bed, then I remove the mask and pat in the remaining serum on my face so my skin absorbs it overnight.
I love the thick consistency of this moisturizer because it suits my extra dry skin very well, plus it gives my face a little glow.
I can never travel without a lip mask and this one keeps my lips super hydrated overnight.
The hype around Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask is real. I apply this at night or even before my flight to help lock in moisture. It soaks into my skin immediately and doesn’t leave any greasy residue.
My hands, like the rest of my body, are constantly dry so you will never find me without my Josie Maran cream. I apply it religiously several times a day and the travel size fits perfectly in my purses when I’m on the go.
When I see a pimple forming, I’ll dab on this gentle La Roche-Posay spot treatment to control the flareup.
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