In flight

my ultimate travel essentials list

I know you probably do not need yet another travel guide but here is my ultimate, in flight essentials list for long haul travel.

Getting dressed

I always wear compression leggings on long haul flights, typically lululemon align leggings. They’re cozy enough to sleep in and easy to coordinate. I wash my hair the day I fly so that it’s still clean(ish) when I land.

I wear compression socks whenever I remember and the layers of compression helps with bloating and water retention.

I usually also wear a tank top and a sweatshirt or cozy sweater and sneakers. For me, comfort takes priority over looking cute.

Packing for the plane

I bring a backpack and an Away larger carry on in flight. The larger size can be too big for some domestic flights in Europe and Asia but I have very rarely had a problem.

I always bring a pair of jeans and different shoes, as well as a few pair of panties, in my carry on so I can change right before landing. I, personally, find feeling a little bit more put together helps with jet lag.

I don’t wear make-up on the plane and I use a Dennis Gross Peel Pad as soon as I get on the plane, followed by SK II Essence, moisturizer (lots of moisturizer), and Elemis face oil. I like the Summer Friday’s Jet Lag mask and Laneige lip mask. I reapply the masks and face oil a few times.

Before Landing

I brush my hair and teeth and use Peter Thomas Roth vitamin C eye patches followed by my normal AM skincare: the SK II essence, Skinceuticals vitamin C serum, moisturizer, eye cream (I’m still trying to find the perfect one, please comment your recs), and Skinceuticals brightening sunscreen, and then use a little mascara and blush. I change into jeans and a different shirt either before I get off the plane or in the bathroom at baggage claim.

I usually take melatonin for a few days following a time change, it’s a huge help with jet lag.

I hope that my little travel routine helps with your next trip! Please comment your in-flight tips below! As much as I wish I was the type of girl to do sheet masks on the plane, I never end up using them consistently. For me, layers of moisture and a brightening eye mask is the solution.

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Xx,

Hannah