How to Refresh After a Red-Eye Flight
Or any other time you might need to look more awake 😉

After a long-haul flight, all the caffeine onboard isn't enough to make you look like you've downed a red-eye instead of flown one: Recycled air, high-altitude dryness, and time-zone shifts seriously zap skin and drain your appearance—not to mention the less than ideal sleep conditions. But a tiny TSA-friendly beauty kit, this 5-minute routine, and an airplane bathroom are all you need to deplane like a jet-setter. Doubt you can refresh your eyes and perk up your complexion in the confines of 3' x 2' room? Watch our model Pritika nail the challenge here.
And even if you're not a frequent flyer, steal these tips for the morning after your next all-nighter, or Netflix binge or...😉 . The one-two-pick-me-up of a kitten eye—a mini cat-eye flick that gives eyes a visual lift—paired with extra-voluminious lashes is perfect for when you're short on sleep and short on time.
Products used: Rimmel London Scandaleyes Mascara, Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches, Rimmel London Magnif'Eyes Double Ended Shadow + Liner, Rimmel London Exaggerate Smoke N' Shine Eyeliner, Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Sculpting Kit, Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer, Rimmel London Kate Sculpting Palette, Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Nude Collection Lipstick, Sephora Collection Beauty Amplifier Set and Refresh Spray
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