{"id":97865,"date":"2015-12-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/beauty-hacks-up-in-the-air\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:06","slug":"beauty-hacks-up-in-the-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/beauty-hacks-up-in-the-air\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Essential Beauty Hacks When Flying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Useful beauty hacks to combat dry cabin air, broken powder compacts and streamline your carry-on and hold-luggage.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Contact lense cases make excellent carry-on containers for your face cream, eye cream and base.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47589\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/3172546365_91964cbeb4_z.jpg\" alt=\"contact lense case\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of Lenore Edman via <a href=\" https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lenore-m\/3172546365\/in\/photolist-5Qm8vg-5grfnK-2HW2iA-dmpU4n-boZsTY-9iJwv6-v3u3ns-dxjVgt-53m31N-9ZqgZN-9ZqgZW-o7EqYf-9ZqgZG-5Yidyb-7d79hb-5YimsY-CbvVH-9ZqRfp-6wZwEN-6wZsXq-6wVjK6-7FRbNA-6wVoPi-dzHvQX-7B88Ab-8F4ZdS-7F6hE3-qmCUBB-eZ94V1-9ZqgZY-9Zqh13-64YAAG-9ZqRfP-9ZqRf8-7FMgLH-68kubF-qmurmm-o24MEr-pGhBfr-7FMgDp-8QAK9Q-qmurcd-7FRbVN-ittA44-5ERvvs-qQCoZi-qQqFnU-qQqKr5-rK8fS9-5YehsB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Simply mark them with nail polish so you remember what&#8217;s in each.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Place a cotton pad over your compact blush and eye shadow to keep it from breaking in transit.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47577\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/makeup-cotton-pad.jpg\" alt=\"makeup-cotton-pad compact\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/herpackinglist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/makeup-cotton-pad.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> herpackinglist<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Mini perfume samplers from duty free are the ideal travel size- just ask.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47588\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/1960038587_a0a111c7a9_z.jpg\" alt=\"mini perfume\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of Machamin via <a href=\" https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/machamin\/1960038587\/in\/photolist-3ZcHbK-6Pedfq-4NioZk-9WoeQT-auVqWT-is93F-byC2nj-5r4Xm7-7gKD19-k1H7g-k8Luu6-rgFWs-9PMQW4-9UeznT-aavz2T-dhy7SS-9Wr681-6HDW7V-9Wofzn-9PMc4h-9PMQ8t-8EEYPs-9Wr49w-9PMRcP-9PMaKu-948Us1-9PMbL1-a7zxdk-9sJwpX-q86Qu-4fTsRe-5WmE8w-7djt5E-25EbUx-5RdSEX-6C6UdQ-5Eq7yp-DwdTu-4phmqr-9PMRfx-8iZA7Z-4zVM85-FymBV-CzCzL-3qXYYK-mFDik-9J7knQ-dKf8tM-4sfEau-8YFRvQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Hotel-size soaps and shampoos are the perfect travel size.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47582\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/the-paramount-hotel-times-square-nyc-07.jpg\" alt=\"hotel toiletries\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/www.kevinandamanda.com\/whatsnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/the-paramount-hotel-times-square-nyc-07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Kevin and Amanda<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. A cordless-hair curler means you can tame your hair sans electricity\/ adaptor plugs (just remember to keep it in your hold luggage as it&#8217;s not carry-on suitable).<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47571\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/cordles-shair-curler.jpg\" alt=\"cordless hair curler\" width=\"780\" height=\"536\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6. Colourful lipsticks are a brilliant way to change your look without weighing down your luggage.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47586\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/937179964_3213fde0fa_b.jpg\" alt=\"lipsticks\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of pawpaw67 via <a href=\" https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/luschei\/937179964\/in\/photolist-2qPhXf-iUkLMy-eezs9e-8HY4As-8mhRvA-8rvgwD-jPGPpi-esqHMq-kG8Fvv-qL3P74-etn4W-37YXj2-e12Tta-9H8qwm-baLYJa-5beruy-66oT5R-yQ9Db-rd387w-eYZA3d-Em3ZG-aeYCWD-8uQ1A-pZ7qUV-AfjjrW-irW2pp-beQMLK-4ZFb2f-jU5zKM-b8xBzr-b8xy7c-hjVeA-9pgtcR-oGYej8-niepPG-jDVqVx-iu6mK9-9PhzpJ-8nihiX-9fW2Xt-4VzX6W-mGrydx-6L4B9P-8JvzWc-81Esfw-j9KQ28-7PbeEE-n2c3Y3-6n7fJx-oYzMV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Statement jewelry will take an outfit from day to evening in seconds.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47570\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Bonde-Necklace-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bonde-Necklace-2\" width=\"780\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/6881\/products\/Bonde-Necklace-2.jpg?v=1443056208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Shopify<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Never take more than three shoes- sneakers for sightseeing, sandals and maybe a pair of heels for dinner or a smarter occasion.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47592\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/tumblr_m8gcqmCORw1qdm5s7o1_1280.jpg\" alt=\"lucky shoe closet\" width=\"780\" height=\"555\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/41.media.tumblr.com\/tumblr_m8gcqmCORw1qdm5s7o1_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> 41 media<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Veet travel razors are super compact and convenient.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47583\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/venus-razor.jpg\" alt=\"venus-razor\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/www.makeupbylaurenmarie.com\/2015\/06\/venus-snap-with-embrace-perfect-travel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Make up by Lauren Marie<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Take a hair donut along for an easy, elegant bun- think Audrey in Rome. They&#8217;re light, indestructible and can really glam up any look.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47581\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/sock_bun_how_to.jpg\" alt=\"sock_bun_how_to\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/cdn.fashionisers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sock_bun_how_to.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Fashioners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/how_to_make_a_textured_sock_bun.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47575\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/how_to_make_a_textured_sock_bun.jpg\" alt=\"how_to_make_a_textured_sock_bun\" width=\"780\" height=\"253\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/cdn.fashionisers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sock_bun_how_to.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Fashioners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Elizabeth Arden 8-hour cream SPF 15 will keep your skin moisturised and dewy even after hours of cabin air.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47572\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Elizabeth_Arden_Eight_Hour_Cream_Intensive_Daily_Moisturizer_For_Face_SPF_15_PA___50ml_1366384372.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth_Arden_Eight_Hour_Cream_Intensive_Daily_Moisturizer_For_Face_SPF_15_PA___50ml_1366384372\" width=\"780\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>12. Coconut oil is a great moisturiser\/ make-up remover\/ cuticle softener.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47599\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/NOW-01735-5.jpg\" alt=\"NOW-01735-5\" width=\"780\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>13. Be sure to pack hand-sanitiser gel to protect yourself from illness on your flight.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47584\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Waterless-Lemon-Hand-Cleanser-50ml-6008000867412.jpg\" alt=\"Waterless-Lemon-Hand-Cleanser-50ml-6008000867412\" width=\"780\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>14. Make-up remover wipes<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47573\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/f0180_6_new.jpg\" alt=\"make-up remover wipes\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" \/><br \/>\nBe kind to your skin, go make-up free on the flight.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Always carry an easy-to-make dry shampoo and small brush. Instantly degreases your roots and helps you avoid cabin hair.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47574\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/HOMEMADE-ORGANIC-DRY-SHAMPOO-2.jpg\" alt=\"HOMEMADE ORGANIC DRY SHAMPOO-2\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/evamaude.co\/2015\/01\/31\/diy-dry-shampoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> EvaMaude<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This gives you a day or two longer before you need to wash your hair, and instantly fixes greasy roots.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Simply mix:<\/p>\n<p>6-10 Drops essential oil, lavender or lemon<\/p>\n<p>4 Tbsp Corn Starch<\/p>\n<p>2 Tbsp Rice flour<\/p>\n<p>2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (add if brunette)<\/p>\n<h2>16. Leave-in conditioner.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47578\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/miracle.jpg\" alt=\"miracle leave-in conditioner\" width=\"780\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/eloisedreyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Aussie1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Eloise Dreyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To prevent split-ends, spray your hair with leave-in conditioner before getting on the flight then when you arrive it will be hydrated and healthy.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Place your hat near the middle of your suit case and pack clothes around it to keep it from being flattened in transit.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/life-hacker.jpg\" alt=\"life hack hat packer\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" https:\/\/scstylecaster.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/screen-shot-2015-05-19-at-12-47-47-pm.png?w=638&amp;h=430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">stylecaster<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>18. Place a rolled up belt in the neck of a collared shirt to keep it stiff.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47580\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/shirt-and-belt.jpg\" alt=\"shirt and belt\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/media2.onsugar.com\/files\/2013\/11\/27\/165\/n\/1922441\/8cd3fd7d0245a408_f979010a26d40cb3_2.preview.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">onsugar.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>19. Use those free hotel shower caps to prevent shoes from dirtying your clothes.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47568\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/14923580869_3b5908efff_z1.jpg\" alt=\"keep your shoes clean travel hack\" width=\"640\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\" http:\/\/thisisladyland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/14923580869_3b5908efff_z1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Thisisladyland.com <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>20. If you do plan to take larger liquids in your hold luggage, place clear plastic over the open bottle then seal with the twist on lid to keep liquids from leaking.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-47569\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/afeea266cc3ec0fd9a94662bef433b3415d8f362.jpeg\" alt=\"protect your gels and liquids from leaking\" width=\"750\" height=\"545\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/alexatravels.com\/planning-your-adventure\/packing-like-a-pro\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Alexa Travels <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There you have it, 20 packing-pro beauty hacks. Happy flying!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Useful beauty hacks to combat dry cabin air, broken powder compacts and streamline your carry-on and hold-luggage. 1. 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