Beauty essentials that’ll outlast your layover—because your skin deserves that first class glow

Layovers are basically the intermissions of our wanderlust-fueled movie lives—so why not make them a main character moment? Whether you're braving turbulence or sipping overpriced terminal lattes, these travel-sized beauty marvels promise to keep your glow uninterrupted, your pores pampered, and your vibe entirely first-class fabulous.

Jet-set with an Indian classic: Kama Ayurveda Travel Kit

This compact kit is basically a five-star spa packed into one elegant pouch. From the floral fantasy of the Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser to the golden hour magic of the Kumkumadi Day Cream, every product is enriched with Ayurvedic goodness to cleanse, hydrate, and rejuvenate. The Pure Rose Water mist? A spritz of heaven in the chaos of a layover.

Your K-beauty passport: Quench Botanics Glass Skin Duo

The Glass Skin Serum, with cherry blossom and hyaluronic acid, hydrates so deeply it feels like you just dunked your face into a crystal-clear lake. Follow it with the Ultra Light Gel Moisturizer, a featherlight dream that locks in hydration for that dewy, lit-from-within glow.

Landing just right: D’you Imbalance + In My Defence Duo

The Imbalance Milky Tonic soothes and calms like a lullaby for your skin, while the In My Defence Barrier Moisturizer restores hydration faster than you can binge-watch Casablanca. Together, they’re like having a personal skincare concierge in your carry-on.

Chill in style: Dr. Jart Cryo Rubber Mask:

The soothing allantoin formula hydrates winter-weary skin while the mask itself turns your terminal downtime into an A-list spa session.

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