Airplane mode: essentials for your next trip 

On The Clock

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Travelling for business often requires hopping off the plane and jumping straight into a meeting. If you are doing your makeup on the plane, the Dior Rouge Blush Colour & Glow in 100 Diorissimo, $95, saves time and space. The compact makeup duo can be used to enhance skin’s luminosity, warm up the complexion and even impart a flattering wash of colour to the eyelids. 

To mask blemishes and perfect your complexion on-the-go, dab on Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick, $99, that doubles up as both a concealer and foundation. Take your no makeup, makeup look from the jet bridge to the office (without sacrificing comfort) by swiping on a glow-giving lip oil like Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil, $61. 

If you want something that is less dewy, reach for Dior Rouge Dior Balm in 000 Diornatural, $66, which contains emollients like red peony extract, sweet almond oil and pomegranate floral extract. 

As travelling can dehydrate the skin, we advise incorporating radiance-boosting products in your skincare rotation. Dior Le Baume, $90, is a stylish multi-tasker that can be used to moisturise your lips, skin and hands. 

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Brave New World

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If you are backpacking, you will probably want to keep your baggage as light as possible so you have the freedom to wander around hands-free. A few swipes of Dr Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Perfectly Dosed Retinol Treatment Pad, $67 (box of 8 sheets) – contains rambutans and ferulic acid to combat free radical damage, hydrating squalene and hyaluronic acid and bakuchiol to resurface the skin) – will have your complexion glistening in no time.

Alongside its impressive SPF50+/PA++++ coverage, Decorte Sun Shelter (Very Water Resistant), from $42, also has a water-resistant formula that is spiked with skin-nourishing ingredients like rosemary leaf water, moringa oleifera seed oil and aloe vera to amp up your radiance and fortify your skin barrier as you navigate different climates and changes in water quality. 

A refreshing face mist like Avene Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water 50ml, $20.10, plays well with makeup and offers a skin soothing hit of hydration when sightseeing and exploring. Amika Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo, $49, mops up excess grease and adds body on days when you’re not able to wash your hair. 

Finally, perfect your barely-there makeup look with Pixi +Hydra LipTreat Tinted Lip Balm in Poppy, $13, that imparts a sheer wash of colour on your pout. Pro tip: dab the lip balm on your cheeks for a lit-from-within flush. 

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Just Girls

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Repeat after us: You don’t need an occasion to get all dolled up. That said, a girls’ trip that finally made its way out of a group chat presents us with the perfect opportunity to try out new makeup looks. NARS Laguna Ultimate Face Palette, $90 features seven buttery, wearable bronzer, blusher and highlighter shades. These finely-milled powders are so versatile, you can even use them as eyeshadow. 

Since travelling can be tiring, beat dullness caused by late nights and jet lag with a rosy-hued Chantecaille Sunstone Radiant Blush in Confidence, $124 and Pat Mcgrath Labs Satinallure Lipstick in #655 Night Kiss, $45. 

We recommend always having a perfume with you, so you can freshen up and feel your best. Not only is Penhaligon’s Dandy Eau De Parfum, from $161, housed in an aesthetically pleasing Art Deco-inspired, it also features an intoxicating blend of whisky cocktails, cedarwood, bergamot and raspberry that is perfect for a night out. 

Jacket, Tods; bag, Prada; Sunglasses, Gentle Monster and Phone case and lanyard, Casetify 

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Clarins Ombre 4 Couleurs in 04 Brown Sugar Gradation is a travel-friendly, four-quad palette that contains pigmented powders in matte, velvet, satin and metallic finishes so you can create a variety of looks without taking up too much space in your carry-on bag. 

If your skin is looking worse for wear from all the travelling, this Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint, $71, is what you need. It replenishes your skin’s moisture with hyaluronic acid and plant-powered Collageneer while imparting a healthy sheen with micro-fine pearlescent filters. 

Since it comes in a convenient twist-up stick form, you can easily swipe it on for added coverage. Anastasia Beverly Hills Blurring Serum Blush, $50, marries the skincare benefits of a serum (with antioxidant-rich niacinamide and pomegranate peel extract) with the colour depositing properties of a blush. It’s the perfect complexion pick-me-up even if you’re not wearing much makeup. Opt for matchy-matchy emollient-rich lipstick (We recommend Pat McGrath Labs Satinallure Lipstick in #650 Skinsane 2, $45). 

Meanwhile, Ouai’s tropical-scented St. Barts Hair & Body Mist, $46, protects hair from the elements while doubling as a fragrance mist for the body. 

Catch some much-needed z’s before embarking on your next adventure with homegrown brand Sova’s Travel Neck Pillow, $59. It is made from 100 per cent mulberry silk and is filled with memory foam to conform to the shape of your head and neck.

Bag, MCM; Sunglasses, Gentle Monster and Phone case and lanyard, Casetify 

In-crowd

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Going off the grid with a laid-back staycation? Opt for an equally streamlined and effortless routine. Don’t skimp on SPF, especially not when you’re lounging by the pool. Paula’s Choice Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $59, is both a hydrator and sunscreen. Prebiotics deeply nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier while centella asiatica and allantoin quells redness and inflammation. 

Follow up with IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation, $77, that promises up to 16 hours of oil control – alongside buildable coverage (with pore blurring lentil seed extract and air licium) and SPF40 UVA PA++++ sun protection. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Glow Lip and Cheek in Paradise Pink Glow, $74 is the perfect travel buddy. Swipe it on directly to your lips and cheeks (no brush needed) to perk up a tired face. 

Lastly, revive lacklustre post-pool strands by slicking Briogeo Style + Treat Yuzu + Plum Oil Sleek Stick, $38, all over your locks. The travel-size tube will also fit comfortably into an overnight bag.

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Plain Sailing

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Whether you are going makeup free or sporting a breezy, sunkissed beach makeup look, sunscreen is non-negotiable. Safeguard your complexion with your favourite sun protection formulas. 

Better yet, there is a wide array of makeup options with built-in SPF such as the Cle de Peau Beaute Radiant Cushion Foundation, $145, that delivers dewy and buildable light-to-medium coverage. Don’t underestimate the transformative power of a bold lipstick. Elevate your beach makeup with Guerlain Rouge G, $60 (for refill) and $56 (for case), that is housed in a case with two mirrors to ensure mess-free application. 

Louis Vuitton California Dreaming, from $480, combines mandarin, ambrette and benzoin to create a fresh, zesty fragrance that will last throughout the day, even in warm weather. 

Luggage, scarf, sunglasses and cap from Louis Vuitton 

Perfect Match

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The high altitude while travelling can put your strands through the ringer. Revive lacklustre and lifeless locks, just in time for your romantic getaway, by running through a dime-size amount of Hermes Un Jardin A Cythere Hair and Body Dry Oil, $94. 

Save room in your carry-on and make your baggage check experience a little easier with this hardworking oil that’s formulated for both your hair and body. Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil, from $59, is a must-have for red-eye flights as it quenches thirsty and irritated skin with a reparative concoction of antioxidants, vitamins and omegas. 

The Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm (Mandarin Rind, Rosemary and Cedar Atlas), from $43, prevents your hands and cuticles from losing too much moisture from the dry cabin air. 

You can never go wrong with a sizzling red pout (we recommend Gucci Beauty Rouge A Levres Mat in #509 Rossa Ancora, $65) and bright eyes (try Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder, $52) for date nights. 

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While travelling, don’t forget to load up on skincare actives such as trans-retinol ester, an ingredient found in Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil, from $90, that speeds up cellular turnover while minimising irritation. 

Another product that will enliven your complexion is the Philosophy Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum, $65, that is designed with molecule-grafted hyaluronic acid to imbue your complexion with hydration for up to 48 hours. 

Your significant other can get behind the Augustinus Bader The Face Mist, $140, which promises to revitalise dull skin with one spritz. Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm (Bergamot Rind, Vetiver Root, Petitgrain), from $43, is not a bad idea, either.

Get serious mileage, pun fully intended, out of your fragrance with Le Labo Coriandre 39, from $235, a gender neutral perfume that pays homage to Mexico City. Like the vibrant land of enchantment, the fragrance features bold lime and aldehydic cilantro leaves. As the scent settles, aquatic and fresh green floral notes take over. 

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Perfect Match

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Chanel Sublimage La Creme, $670, is a pampering skin salve that relies on its hero ingredient vanilla planifolia – sustainably harvested from the brand’s farm and open sky lab in Ambanja Madagascar – to deliver long-lasting hydration sans a greasy finish. It is a staple for any long-haul flight to ward off dryness. 

For an additional luminous touch, mix in the brand’s Sublimage L’Extrait, $900, to lock in the hydration. If there’s ever a time where your hands get chapped and cracked, it’s on a long flight, especially with all the sanitising and hand washing. Smooth on Chanel La Creme Mani, $98, when your digits and cuticles are in need of some TLC. 

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