Flying from the UAE? 7 best skincare essentials for long flights in 2025

Flying from the UAE often means long hours in dry, recycled cabin air that can leave your skin feeling dehydrated, tired, and dull. Don’t let your flight take a toll on your glow! Jetting off to Europe, Asia, or beyond calls for packing the right skincare essentials to make all the difference. From hydrating mists to nourishing moisturizers, these 7 must-have products keep your skin healthy, fresh, and radiant no matter how long you’re in the air. Ready to fly and glow? Discover the best skincare items for your 2025 travels.

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When cabin air starts to feel like a desert breeze, reach for a comforting mist. This 1.6 oz travel-size spray is small enough to slip into your carry-on but powerful enough to deliver an instant hit of hydration at 30,000 feet.

Formulated with pure thermal spring water sourced from the Cévennes Mountains in France, this mist is rich in skin-soothing minerals. It’s especially ideal for sensitive or reactive skin, making it perfect if you tend to get red, itchy, or dry mid-flight.

No doubt, traveling can take a toll on your skin, especially your body—which often gets overlooked in your flight skincare routine. Enter the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Lotion Ultralight, which helps keeping your skin hydrated, smooth, and fresh even after hours in dry cabin air.

Formulated with skin-quenching glycerine and hyaluronic acid, this cream draws in moisture and seals it in, ideal for fighting off tight, flaky skin during and after travel. Its gel texture absorbs instantly, so you won’t feel greasy in your seat or during a layover.

Don't let your lips stay dry in airplane cabins. That’s where La Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast Levres Lip Moisturiser steps in, your in-flight lip rescue in a fuss-free tube. Designed for severely dry, chapped, or cracked lips, this nourishing balm creates a protective barrier that seals in moisture and defends against environmental stressors.

Formulated with panthenol (Vitamin B5) to soothe and repair, and enriched with MP-lipids and shea butter, it leaves lips soft, comfortable, and flake-free without that waxy or sticky finish.

The Galderma Cetaphil Dry Skin Combo is a no-fuss, dermatologist-approved trio that covers all your in-flight skincare needs—especially if you’re prone to dryness or sensitivity. It includes Cetaphil’s Gentle Skin Cleanser, which removes impurities without stripping moisture. The cream delivers rich, long-lasting hydration to dry hands, elbows, or any areas that feel tight at 30,000 feet. And to top it off, the sun protection cream offers lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF coverage—ideal for when you land in sunny destinations or pass through glass-heavy airports. Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, this combo keeps your skin calm, soft, and protected through every travel hour.

If your skin feels dry, tight, or rough during travel, the MEDIHEAL N.M.F Intensive Hydrating Serum can help you there. Specially designed for dry and dehydrated skin, this ultra-hydrating treatment serum is infused with N.M.F (Natural Moisturizing Factor) to deeply replenish moisture and strengthen your skin barrier. It absorbs quickly, leaving your face feeling silky soft, not sticky, making it ideal for layering under moisturiser or wearing alone on bare skin mid-flight.

Long-haul flights can leave your under-eye area looking tired and dehydrated, but Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado is here to save the day (and your eyes). This rich, buttery eye cream is packed with avocado oil, beta-carotene, and shea butter, delivering deep hydration to the delicate eye area without migrating into your eyes. No more puffiness and dryness mid-flight, while giving you a well-rested look even if you haven’t slept a wink. The compact 15ml size fits perfectly into your carry-on, making it a must-have for in-flight skincare routines and a favourite among jet-setting beauty lovers.

Whether you're sitting by a plane window or landing in full sun, Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ is the perfect sunscreen to have on hand. This lightweight, dry-touch formula offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection without leaving a greasy or heavy feel—ideal for travel. The golden tint provides a subtle, natural-looking glow, evening out your skin tone while keeping it protected. Designed for all skin types, it’s non-comedogenic, water-resistant, and absorbs fast—so you can apply it easily during or after your flight without disrupting your skincare or makeup. At 40 ml, it’s perfectly sized for your carry-on, making it a travel skincare essential, especially for sunny destinations or UV exposure through airplane windows.