Mess-Free Masks That Are Perfect For Travel
Plane-Friendly Face Masks That Won't Make You Enemies on Your Next Flight
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It's one thing to see photos of people masking on a plane on Instagram. It's another to actually try it in real life. Some masks just aren't turbulent-friendly: they could be packed with ultraslick serums that may cause it to slip and slide off of your face. The serums and creams may make their way onto your clothing, or worse, the clothing of a stranger next to you who is just trying to mind their business and get some sleep. Here are our picks for plane-friendly masks that require minimal effort, clean-up, and risk of making enemies on your next 17-hour flight.
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Masks
The Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Rose Gold Eye Masks ($25) are the blush take on the cult-favourite gold-foil eye masks. The ultrathin patches stick onto your face and lay comfortably while depuffing and diminishing any travel-induced under-eye darkness.
SK-II Overnight Miracle Masks
Miracle is the key word here. SK-II Overnight Miracle Masks ($105) soften and leave skin plump with moisture. The best part: the lack of clean-up required. Just spread the emollient gel across your face right before lift-off and throw the plastic containers away.
Dr. Jart+ Pore Minimalist Black Charcoal Sheet Mask
Whether you're running to a flight or barely catching trains, travelling can be a filthy endeavour. For the times when you're feeling a little extra sweaty and your pores feel a little congested, whip out one Dr. Jart+ Pore Minimalist Black Charcoal Sheet Mask ($8). It zaps oils and dirt, and won't slide off your face if you're still on the move.
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Mask
Equipped with slits that tuck behind your ear and a completely dry texture, the Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Mask ($22) is the ultimate travel-friendly face mask. Activate the ingredients (like the many moisturising plant oils) by rubbing it. Full disclosure: this one *might* make you look like a serial killer, though we believe it's a small price to pay for supersoft skin.
Nannette de Gaspe Vitality Revealed Face Mask
The Nannette de Gaspe Vitality Revealed Face Mask ($120) is a dry sheet mask, meaning there are zero serums, clays, or lotions to drip onto your neighbour.
La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask
Feel free to get up and stretch your legs with the La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask ($25) on. It won't slide off your face despite how loaded with serum it is. Just make sure to spread the serum down your neck (and pat some onto the back of your hands) so that none of it goes to waste.
Saturday Skin Spotlight Brightening Mask
The Saturday Skin Spotlight Brightening Mask ($6) is a bio-cellulose sheet mask woven to fit around every crevice and contour of your face, while restoring your glow when your skin may be a little tired.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask
In a jar of Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask ($45) is a clean-up free pink goo that will sink into your cheeks to rehydrate and soften skin.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
The Jet Lag Mask ($48) comes in a travel-friendly, Instagrammable tube. "It's really rich, hydrating my sensitive skin without ever irritating it," said India Yaffe, POPSUGAR shop editorial assistant. "It requires no clean-up, and I never ever travel without it."
