There’s no denying that traveling does a number on our skin. Dry plane air, jet lag and the overall stress of the airport experience can certainly take a toll. That is why it’s important to continue to maintain a beauty routine while on the go. Having the right travel-sized products on hand is essential for when you’re in need of a refresh. Here are four high-quality Black-owned travel beauty products that every traveling melanated queen should have in their airport beauty kit.

Our Top 4 Picks

Topicals’ Faded Under Eye Masks

When exhaustion sets in, our eyes are the first to show it. Dark circles and puffy under eye areas tell tales of many miles and time zones traversed. Times like these call for Topicals’ Faded Under Eye Masks. The brightening, cooling hydrogel masks work wonders in just 15 minutes, fading dark circles and reducing puffiness.

Topicals co-founder Olamide Olowe created the skincare company with the goal of addressing the needs of those with chronic skin conditions such as eczema and hyperpigmentation. However, the brand’s science-backed and clinically-tested products work wonders on a variety of skin types.

Ami Cole’s Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil

Parched lips are a no-go. The last thing you want to have to worry about while traveling is parched, cracking lips. But perhaps you also want to keep it cute and add a hint of color. Ami Cole’s Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil has entered the chat. 

This vegan lip treatment is infused with essential oils like camellia and baobab to soothe dryness and provide deep hydration. The tinted oil gives lips a glossy finish and comes in a variety of shades to compliment a range of skin tones. It’s an essential product for your airport beauty kit.

Buttah’s Aloe Rose Facial Mist 

Dehydrated skin calls for serious moisture. And Buttah’s Aloe Rose Facial Mist provides just that. The soothing formula is perfect for providing on-the-go hydration that will leave your skin with a dewy, glazed look. 

Just close your eyes and spray it over your face and neck to refresh as needed. This Black-owned beauty product is suitable for all skin types and is a true lifesaver when your skin feels dry and dull during your travels. 

54 Thrones’ African Beauty Butter

If you’re like us, you’re constantly washing your hands while traveling. There are just too many dirty, germ-covered surfaces in airports and planes. However, constant washing can leave hands thirsty and craving moisture. Keeping a powerhouse moisturizer on you is an absolute must. 

Black-owned 54 Thrones offers a mini size of their popular African Beauty Butter. The moisturizer is made with Ugandan and Ghanaian shea butter blended with botanical oils and comes in five ambrosial scents. It can be used all over the body, wherever your skin may be in need of some extra hydration.

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