In Flight Essentials | Short Haul Flights

Most of my previous flights to date have been long haul and therefore my in flight essentials have been hardier than what was needed for a two hour trip to Ibiza. That said I still wanted to have one or two items with me to ensure that I didn't look too travel wearing when I arrived at my hotel.

Avenue Thermal Water Spray*
Yes this is essentially a can of water but it's nonetheless a travel essential for me and always appears in my beach bag or as part of my sightseeing kit. For flights it's just the thing to refresh the face and combat dehydration from the cabin air. It's also handy to have on hand for sunburn and other irritations you might experience on your trip.

Soft & Gentle Orange Blossom & Grapefruit Deodorant*
This is in no way a contender for Sure Maximum Protection but it's perfectly adequate to freshen up before your land and board a sweaty coach to your destination. It was also handy to throw into my bag when I travelled to visit my parents on the Island or reach for when needed. Sometimes a spray is what you need to feel the gap when a cream would be too messy.

Bath & Bodyworks Hand Sanitizer
I travelled to the airport by train for this trip so on top of that, the flight and a coach journey a hand sanitizer was definitely required. I also knew I was in a middle seat on the plane and unsure how easy I'd be able to get in and out of my seat so wanted to ensure I could still keep my hands clean as necessary. The current flavour I'm using is Candy Apple from the Halloween range - it makes me smile every time I use it as it reminds me Apple Sourz from my youth!

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolour Cheek Gelee, Getaway Red
I love this Cheek Gelee from Josie Maran I often wonder why I haven't purchased more from the range. In any case this is a perfect blush for travelling as it requires no brushes and adds a flush of colour which can be needed if feeling a little peaky from travelling.

Trilogy CoQ10 Age Proof Eye Recovery Concentration*
I've become quite taken with this rollerball from Trilogy since featuring it in my Hydrating Skincare Favourites post. When I was putting together my inflight kit I knew this was perfect for travelling with me. For a two hour flight I knew I wouldn't be bothered with removing make up and applying creams and such but also that my eyes would suffer more than most. Having this rollerball to hand for reapplying when my eyes needed it ensured I didn't look like I'd spent the night in club already.


NYX Butter Lipstick, Coral Red*
Since appearing in my April Favourites I've found it hard to turn to any other lipstick lately, fearing this might actually be one I used up before the end of the year I use it so frequently. As I mentioned in that post it's the perfect red for the time of year and the formulation doesn't leave lips dry.

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder
My Holy Grail Product and one I'm never without. A touch up of this powder and an addition of the aforementioned lipstick and cheek gelee and I was good to go on arrival. Obviously this powder was also perfect for tackling shine throughout my holiday.

Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus Hand Balm*
I used this hand cream religiously on holiday. I don't know what was going on but whatever I seemed to do my hands were crying out for moisture. This was a fruity fragrance just perfect for a Summer holiday.

DrPawPaw Original Clear Balm*
Not only perfect for your holidays this is a product that could also come in handy during the festival season. A balm containing papaya, olive oil and Aloe Vera oil that is perfect for skin irritations such as sunburn. This tiny tube can be used to stray hairs, massage into cuticles and as a lip balm. I had it on hand mainly for it's lip balm properties but during the week I was away it was nice to have something for looking after my nails. Even better it's a UK made product.

So there's a peek at what I take on a flight with me, what are your essentials?

*PR Samples

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée - Getaway Red

 

 

Last summer Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée’s were talked about by all our favourite YouTubers and Beauty Bloggers so of course they were added to my American wish list. When I touched down in Las Vegas last year my first stop was of course Sephora and I headed straight for the Josie Maran concession.

Unfortunately the very attractive little pots fell a little flat and I wasn't impressed enough to make the purchase and thought them too sheer for my tastes. Fast forward months later, Sephora is shipping to the UK and the Cheek Gelee craze is back and despite my initial thoughts it made it's way back on to the wish list for another try.

On our arrival in San Francisco and after a late lunch Ben decided to head back to our hotel for a disco nap, I decided to go to Sephora. Again I headed for the pretty colour pots from Josie Maran. Having recently watched a video from Sally Hughes about colour matching your blush and lipstick (you can find the video here) I was somewhat obsessed with finding a red blush to compliment my red lips so decided to give Getaway Red a try hoping the sheer abilities would avoid any comparisons to Aunt Sally (if you’re too young to know who Aunt Sally is I don’t want to know!).

Again I was unimpressed but swiped some across my cheeks that were lacking after our 10 flight from London and my opinion were changed. Instantly I had a flush of colour and looked awake and refreshed, it was quite remarkable and the $22 pot was immediately purchased.

Since returning to the UK I have chosen to wear this blush on many occasions. I love the ease of applying with my fingers and the flush of colour it adds to my cheeks. Sheer enough to not scare anyone but enough to take effect. I’m a little disappointed I didn’t buy this from Oahu when I travelled there as it was where Josie Maran actually lived, on one of the beaches that she came up with the idea for this product. No the coconut water isn’t a marketing gimmick, this little gelee’s are infused with 50% pure coconut water.

As for lasting power they do rather well and I’ve seen some reviews that say they don’t work well with powder foundations but I’ve not found that to be the case. At the weekend I was wearing Bare Minerals powder foundation with Getaway Red and went from an epic shopping trip round London to a family BBQ later that day and my blush was still going strong. I’ve included a photo of me wearing it below.

I especially love the packaging, reminiscent of the Bobbi Brown cream blush pots before they changed the packaging. With colour coded lids you know exactly what product you’re reaching for which makes early morning make up grabs less stressful. For $22 it’s certainly not the cheapest of blushes but I’ve used mine frequently and there’s barely any dent to be seen.

 

I’m heading back to the States in September and it’s quite likely another of these little beauties will find its way into my life.