In Transit Spray-on Moisture, £18 for 100ml, This Works
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They say Daily skin hydrator for all skin types, providing instant relief from environmental stresses.
We say There’s little more depressing than going into a plane’s bathroom and being flooded with yellow light that illuminates every dry skin cell. That’s where This Works’ Spray-on Moisture comes in. Designed to be an on-the-move hydrator, it’s packed with plant oils, sea minerals and aloe vera water to restore skin’s balance, soothe irritation and make trips to the plane’s loo that little bit more palatable. Simply spritz on the face and body when required and you’ll land with happy, holiday-ready skin.
Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks, £47.50 for six, Elemis
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They say These clinically proven hydra-gel eye masks are formulated to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Eye contours are left looking visibly smoother and feeling intensely moisturised.
We say If you don’t think twice before rolling on compression stockings in front of your fellow passengers then consider packing Elemis’s eye masks on your next flight.
Each sachet contains two patches (one for the contour under each eye) soaked with the active ingredients of chlorella vulgaris, plankton and hyaluronic acid. Peel off the white plastic so you’re left with the clear masks, slap them on 40 minutes before landing, then leave on for 20 — skin will be left looking far less puffy and purple by the time you touch down. A great way to fake a solid seven hours of sleep whether you’re rendezvousing with someone in the arrivals lounge or being whisked to a board meeting.
Ginger Flight Therapy, £21 for 10ml, Aesop
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They say Harnessing the power of aromatherapy, Ginger Flight Therapy brings calm, comfort and confidence when you need it most.
We say Turbulence can make the most seasoned traveller feel queasy, which is where Aesop’s Ginger Flight Therapy promises to help. Formulated with a natural blend of ginger, macadamia seed, sweet almond and lavender oils, it’s great at calming jangled senses and gently alleviating tension. Roll on to the neck, temples, wrists and abdomen as soon as the seatbelt sign is switched on, then breathe deeply, concentrating on inhaling and exhaling for five seconds each, and you’ll soon feel soothed enough to order a gin and tonic.
Circulagel Refreshing Toning Leg Gel, £31 for 150ml, Decleor
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They say A cooling gel for tired legs. Energises and invigorates leaving you feeling fresh.
We say Avoid Decleor’s leg gel if you’re the type of person who shivers from take-off until landing because its cooling sensation is quite something. At 150ml you’ll need to decant a small amount into a plastic pot to take in your hand luggage (you can buy a 100ml squeezy-cap bottle from Boots, £1.69, boots.com), but it’s worth the faff.
You need to look after your legs at 30,000ft. That means walking around to improve circulation, rotating the ankles regularly and wearing compression socks if you can stomach it. When it comes to this product, rub a generous blob on to each leg and you’ll feel a pleasingly cool and tingling sensation sweeping up your calves. Muscles will feel less achy and it will help to wake you up before landing.
Almond Lighter Legs Foot Cream, £20 for 75ml, L’Occitane
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They say Almond Lighter Legs, formulated with powerful natural active ingredients, instantly melts into the skin to help relieve tired legs and feet. A combination of peppermint essential oil and menthol provides an intense and long lasting sensation of freshness. Skin is nourished and feels soft thanks to almond oil.
We say We are ardent fans of L’Occitane’s Almond range for its sweet, nutty scent and absorbent formula (the hand cream, £8, is particularly good). The nut extract in this cream gives dehydrated plane-legs a seal of moisture, while menthol provides a tingly kick. Plus it’s small enough to stow in your hand luggage so you can crack it out on a long flight.