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Be it by plane, train, bus, or car, traveling can take its toll on your appearance.
By
Colette Bouchez
Reviewed by
Louise Chang, MD
Whether you're driving to a family reunion, taking the train for a weekend
getaway, or jetting halfway around the world, there's no question that
traveling is stressful. Trying to look good while you're traveling is
pretty much on the top of the stress-o-meter.
The good news: experts say beauty and travel aren't mutually exclusive. With
just a few travel beauty survival tips you can face your next vacation,
business trip, family homecoming, or even that weekend getaway with a smile --
and the confidence of knowing you could run smack into George Clooney in the
coffee shop and not have to hide.
From flight attendants to travel-show stars, WebMD talked to the pros for
advice on looking your best when you're on the go.
(What do you do to stay
beautiful and fresh while traveling? Talk with others on Hope5.com's
Skin Care: Share Your Tips board.)
Read on for all 18 travel beauty tips.
1. Moisturize
Apply intense moisturizer the night before you are going to fly. This will
help increase hydration in your skin before you're exposed to the dehydrating
effects of cabin pressure, says Risi-Leanne Baranza, editor in chief of
Palacinka.com, a beauty and spa industry publication.
2. Forgo the Foundation
Skip foundation on the day of your trip, and instead wear only moisturizer.
Before you land, add a tinted moisturizer for a fresh, healthy look, says
Baranza. If you just can't leave the house without some foundation, celebrity
makeup artist A.J. Crimson says be sure to put on a primer first -- a
silicone-based liquid or cream that puts a layer of protection between skin and
makeup. It will help foundation and blush last longer and help keep your skin
from becoming dehydrated.
3. Mist With Mineral Water
To refresh makeup while traveling, never glob on more foundation or blush.
Instead, use a mister of mineral water and add a dab of moisturizer, says Los
Angeles makeup artist Beth Binder.
4. Blot Out Oily Skin
To keep oily skin from getting out of control while traveling, bring
blotting papers or rice papers and dab the "T" zone as often as
necessary, says Crimson. "You'll dab up the shine and excess oil without
stripping out the moisture, so you'll arrive looking fresher," he says.
5. Add Some Shimmer
Does traveling leave you feeling a bit green in the gills? Perk up a tired
or sallow complexion with a soft shimmer powder or cream, says Joyce Carboni,
founder and director of Skinsational Skin and Body Spa in San Diego. Stroke it
lightly on the tops of cheeks, bridge of the nose, and lips for an instant
pick-me-up no matter how tired (or queasy) you feel. Or use a combination of
cream blush and lip balm to add color and moisture without dehydrating
skin.
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