As the holidays are quickly approaching, so is the busiest travel time of the year. Traveling can be stressful, but it’s a lot easier when you know exactly what you need to bring for a smooth flight. Here are the 6 essentials guaranteed to be in my carry-on this season:
1. Vitamin C
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This is probably the most important thing on my list. No matter how healthy I would feel before a flight, I always seemed to get a cold the next day; the recycled air and the low levels of humidity make everyone more susceptible to illness. But when I started taking Vitamin C on the plane, this problem stopped. I used to use the powder form, but it’s super impractical to pour powder into the small opening of a water bottle as the plane is taking off and everything in front of you starts flying backwards at you. So now I just pop these dissolvable tablets in my bottle and the whole affair is over very quickly. I like the Airborne kind because the light citrus flavor isn’t too overpowering.
2. Eye cream
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Let’s be honest: no one is ever looking their best coming off a flight, but this It Cosmetics eye cream can mitigate that disheveled, “how did I even get here” look ever-so-slightly. It’s hydrating, de-puffing, and brightening. Also, I always get a certain sense of pride when I put on eye cream— like, for once, I’m doing something that will actually benefit me in the future.
3. Disinfecting Wipes
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I’m not a germaphobe, but I won’t lie, when people are coughing and sniffling in close proximity to me, I get a little paranoid. And yeah, maybe I even give them some side-eye from time to time. Either way, I always make sure to have cleaning wipes on me. I’ve seen people (@ my dad) go so far as to wipe down their seats and entire surroundings, but I haven’t reached that stage yet— I stick to using them on my face, hands, and arms. Because I use them on my skin, I like these gentle Johnson’s wipes. They kill 95% of germs, while still being sensitive enough for a baby’s skin.
4. Skin Mist
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My skin can get very dry on the plane, but I’m just not the kind of person who can whip out a hydrating sheet mask and not feel uncomfortable with the looks I’d get. I wish I could be, but I’m not. This Tatcha Dewy Skin Mist is a good compromise— it’s extremely moisturizing and the spritzing is acceptably discreet. It feels soothing on the skin and gives a really nice glow, too. However, because it’s a fairly rich formula, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it for oilier skin types.
5. Lip Treatment
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Again, it’s super dry on planes. And when you’re dehydrated, so are your lips. This is technically an overnight lip mask, but I use it as a regular balm and it works better than any lip product I’ve ever tried. It comes in Original, Vanilla, Apple Lime, and two newly released limited-edition flavors: Mint Chocolate and Sweet Candy. I’ve tried the Original, Vanilla, and Mint Chocolate, and they all work equally well, but my favorite right now is the Vanilla flavor. They all go on clear and give your lips that shiny, glazed donut effect. Also, look how cute the colors are!!
6. Work
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I find planes one of the best places to get work done. If you’re a procrastinator like I am, you know that it’s easy to find distractions in pretty much any situation. When you’re on a plane, these distractions are as limited as they could possibly be. First of all, the internet can be spotty on airplanes so your streaming options are limited. And you can’t go anywhere, so it’s not like you can just leave the room and pretend your work doesn’t exist. So if you bring work, you’re basically trapped in your seat with it. Also, there’s the added pressure of getting your work done before you land so you don’t have to do it during your holiday. Or if you’re returning, your in-flight productivity is boosted by that panicky feeling of having gotten nothing done your entire trip.
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