Last month, seven strangers complimented me at airports—here are 30 style and beauty products I credit for it.
**Most Wanted** is a weekly series where one editor, staff member, or influencer shares their top 30 essentials or items from their current wish list. I’ve come to accept that I’m never going to be that impeccably polished person at the airport—it's just not in my nature. I prioritize comfort above everything else, and historically, I’d consider it a win if my hair was clean and styled and I managed to wear something other than sweatpants and a baseball cap. However, in the last couple of years, I’ve been averaging three trips a month, which means I find myself in airports at least six times a month, if not more if there’s a layover. Hence, I've had to get my act together.
I’ve finally established a routine that focuses on efficiency, comfort, and a bit more consideration for my overall appearance, ranging from a neatly organized packing system to my outfits and beauty prep. That said, you won’t often see me with a full face of makeup, and while I’ve moved on from full sweats, I still prefer ultra-soft denim and breathable, layered clothing. For my hair, I typically wash and blow-dry it the night before so I can simply run a curling wand through it in the morning and apply a bit of oil for shine. I also like to apply self-tanner overnight to wake up with a sun-kissed glow before traveling. A tan not only enhances my radiance but also helps balance my skin tone and disguises imperfections, giving my complexion a healthier, more vibrant look. I curl my lashes, apply a lip stain, and call it done. Just before heading out, I lightly spritz my signature scent—a combination of two perfumes that turned out to be my greatest accidental beauty discovery—behind my ears, on my chest, and at my wrist pulse points. Lately, I’ve been receiving more compliments than ever at the airport, from remarks about my lovely scent to a staff member inquiring about the makeup I was wearing (I wasn’t wearing any), which is somewhat ironic given how simplified my beauty and style routine has become. So, I decided to start taking notes. Keep reading!
**The Skincare**
**DUA Powered by Augustinus Bader Science Supercharged Glow Complex**
I’ve been really into all three products from Dua Lipa’s new skincare line, a clever, slightly more affordable collaboration with Augustinus Bader. This glow-enhancing serum is my top pick of the trio and addresses a multitude of skin concerns. It features AB's signature TFC5 technology, marine bio-retinol, vitamin B7, niacinamide, ectoin, and glyceryl glucoside. I combine it with about six drops of self-tanning face oil and massage it into freshly cleansed skin.
**+Lux Unfiltered N°12 Self Tanning Face Drops**
I’ve sung the praises of these self-tanning drops from +Lux Unfiltered for years, and I still haven’t found a superior formula. It’s the only self-tanning oil that doesn’t trigger breakouts on my sensitive, acne-prone skin. The scent is much more pleasant compared to most facial self-tanners (you know what I mean), and the color it provides looks wonderfully natural and sun-kissed. I incorporate it into my daily skincare routine to keep a nice glow year-round, allowing me to forgo foundation and concealer most days.
**Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Derminfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream**
This cream doesn’t replace filler or Botox, but it does a fantastic job of tightening, brightening, and hydrating my eye area. I focus on applying it where I have fine lines and wrinkles, like around my crow's-feet. I use it as a primer for the second eye cream that I apply afterward.
**InnBeauty Project Bright & Tight Dark Circle Firming Eye Cream With Vitamin C & Peptides**
I adore this product, and a little goes a long way. I’ve been using the same bottle for nearly a year, making it a good investment in my opinion. Once the Dr. Dennis Gross cream dries, I add a few dabs of this cream. Its pearlized, peachy formula gently corrects color and brightens my dark circles. It’s loaded with three types of vitamin C, caffeine, peptides, and tranexamic acid.
**Sunnee BAEskin Baeside Hydrating Sea Mist Tanning Water**
Sunnee BaeSkin is founded by Isabel Alysa, a well-known celebrity tanning artist who also created the high-end self-tanning line Dolce Glow. This hydrating mist is fantastic; it gives skin a delicate hint of color and is the finishing touch in my morning routine to lock in moisture and glow without greasiness.
**Lip Lab Agave Nighttime Lip Therapy**
I almost always use a nighttime lip mask throughout the day. Why opt for a balm or
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Last month, seven strangers complimented me at airports—here are 30 style and beauty products I credit for it.
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