I Just Flew 14 Hours to Tokyo—26 Items I Won’t Board Another Flight Without

By wazup on August 25, 2024 Comments Closed / 235 views

Dutch fashion influencer Amaka Hamelijnck taking a selfie on an airplne wearing a white tank, baseball hat, denim shorts, and pink tote bag

I consider myself a frequent flier. This year alone, I’ve already been to Mexico twice, L.A., south Florida, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Boston, and just last week I got back from a trip to Tokyo. I’ve zipped and unzipped my black Away Bigger Carry-On so many times that it remained a fixture on my living room floor all summer with too little time in between trips to bother putting it away. I’ve been to the airport so frequently over the past few months that I’ve joked about renting out a room next to JFK. And just recently, I’ve become the proud holder of United’s Premier Gold tier status.

Suffice it to say, I’ve gotten my in-flight routine down to science at this point. Of course, I’ll tweak which essentials to bring with me based on how long my travel day will be and if I’ll have to eat or sleep on board, but alas, I’ve figured out a few things that can make or break a good flight from a bad one, make or break my jet lag, my skin, digestion, and well, you get the picture. From the weighted eye mask that has me out like a light to the face mist helps me avoid post-flight breakouts, discover the 26 travel essentials I won’t board another long-haul international flight without bringing.

Bearaby

Soothing Weighted Eye Mask

Once I started using this weighted eye mask—both at home and while traveling—it was game over. I’ve never experienced deeper and more long-lasting sleep in my life.

Bose

Headphones 700

The noise-cancellation on these is almost a little too good.

Tower 28 Beauty

SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray With Hypochlorous Acid

I usually break out after a long flight, but spritzing this every few hours helped keep any breakouts at bay.

Patchology

Flashpatch™ Night Restoring Eye Gels Eye Mask

Small, but necessary.

Biodance

Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask Sheet

a selfie of Emili Sindlev wearing a sheet face mask and headphones on a flight

Les Tien

Rosa Raw-Hem Cotton Hoodie

My favorite sweats brand makes the cutest—and comfiest—hoodies out there perfect for battling the plane A/C. I after this last long-haul, I’ll be opting for a zip-up so it’s easier to take on and off without undoing all those headphone cords when watching a movie.

Eterne

Lounge Pant

These pants are soft, lighter than air, and they don’t entirely look like pajamas (despite feeling like it).

Vince

Cashmere Jersey Crew Socks

The first thing I do on flights longer than a few hours is take my shoes off for better circulation. These Vince cashmere socks are the best things to put on to stay warm.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Mini Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads

For before, during, and after flying.

Deweisn

Folding Travel Mirror

I don’t trust my phone’s front camera or those tiny bathrooms to get the job done when I’m doing my in-flight skincare routine. It’s also useful for doing makeup at your hotel or Airbnb.

Beauty of Joseon

Rice + Probiotics Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen when flying is a nonnegotiable because the sun is far more intense at 30,000 feet. I’m truly obsessed with this viral tube from Korea’s Beauty of Joseon.