An on-the-go, no-nonsense cleanser that’s also vegan friendly,
Milk Makeup’s Matcha Cleanser ticks every box. It’s compact – a
solid stick form that’ll slip easily into your hand luggage (rather
than your overstuffed sandwich bag); detoxifying – packed with
antioxidant-rich matcha green tea (hence its alien-green hue); and
paraben-free, soap-free and sulphate-free. In short, this cleanser
only contains good-for-you ingredients. For Londoners,
now that their new UK store has officially opened you can seriously
stock up. Statesiders, as you were.

“Dynamic living” sounds like something that is part marketing
speak, part opt-in payment scheme you’ll instantly regret. MZ
Wallace – established in 2000 by native New
Yorkers Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice – taps into
that jargon, but being New York born and bred, there’s no bull to
these bags. Synonymous with travel, MZ Wallace totes are
lightweight, durable and versatile. Wet wipes are their friend, and
that’s the level of pragmatism you need when you’re on the road.
The Metro Tote is foldable, rollable and packable – for once we’re
actually boasting about something we own being made of quilted
nylon.

Download the Pocket app to better manage your reading list (and
your time) and start saving articles and listicles, videos and
galleries to scroll through later. If it’s in your Pocket, it’s on
your phone, tablet and computer, meaning your saved items are
accessible even when you’re offline. Pocket’s listen feature gives
it an edge, turning any news story, article or blog post into a
hands-free, eyes-free experience. It’s a great one to keep in your
back pocket; truly.

As iconic hairdressers go, Sam McKnight peaks the list. The
nicest man you’ll find backstage at
fashion week, Sam’s signature “done” but ever-so slightly
dishevelled look is finally within your DIY grasp. Not something
we’ve ever managed to master despite many YouTube tutorials, this
hair hero certainly makes the process more achievable. Great to
have to hand on holiday, layer with other products without the fear
of product-logged hair. It smells nice too – fresh, floral and
subtly spicey, courtesy of perfumer Lyn Harris. It’s also available
in a handy 50ml travel size.

Send those eye bags packing and stimulate lymphatic drainage
(sexy) with this nifty jade facial roller. Made from hand-carved
Xiujan jade, the roller utilises ancient Chinese methodology to
lessen fine lines and diminish dark circles – they also feel oh-so
soothing rolling back and forth on your fatigued face. The texture
of the stone helps to bring relief from stubborn tension headaches
if applied to your temples and is a strong endnote to your
in-flight skin regimine as your plane taxis.

Verging on chic (after all, Silicon Valley tech is in) these
light-therapy glasses are our kryptonite. Slap on these lab-like
shades (no one said wearable tech was peak fashion) post flight and
recover from jet lag two to three times faster. How? The LED
blue-light therapy device resets your internal clock to help you
adjust to a new time zone by mimicking sunlight and signalling to
your body to suppress its melatonin levels. Sync up with the goAYO
app to calculate the best time to use the glasses depending on
where you’re travelling . You can also pop them on when your
deadline is looming and you’re nowhere near done, to get you in the
zone.