Ever wondered how cabin crew members always look so flawless, even after hours in the air?
These professionals have mastered the art of maintaining a fresh and polished appearance no matter where their travel takes them. And oh, we so envy their flawless looks!
Whether they’re dealing with dry cabin air or turbulence, they still look perfect from head to toe. Their beauty routines are a mix of practicality and glamour, focusing on products that not only enhance but also endure the rigours of constant travel.
It’s time to steal their secrets and upgrade your own beauty arsenal for every adventure ahead. Check out these cabin crew makeup tips below:
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Cabin crew from across the world have been sharing their tips on how to look flawless during long hour flights. Similar to many of us, they too have tested and tried a variety of tricks to stay flawless and here’s their take on it.
Ex-Singapore Airlines Flight Attendant’s Makeup Routine
A former flight attendant from Singapore Airlines recently shared her makeup routine on TikTok, offering some handy tips on how to pair eyeshadows and blush effectively. For instance, she suggests pairing blue eyeshadow with a pink blush for a vibrant look. If you’re using brown eyeshadow, coral pink or orange blush works beautifully.
When it comes to eyeshadow application, she recommends using at least three shades to create a gradient effect and blending them well for a seamless finish.
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And to make your eyes pop, she recommends applying at least three coats on both upper and lower lashes: This really enhances your eyes, adding volume and length to your lashes for a dramatic effect.
For long-lasting lipstick, she swears by using a lip liner. Her hack? Don’t just outline your lips—fill them in entirely with the lip liner before applying your lipstick. This not only defines your lips but also helps your lipstick stay put longer.
Exact Products Cabin Crew Uses for Long-Haul Flights
Another flight attendant, @annetotally took it a step further by sharing the exact products she uses in her “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) video.
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She begins by prepping her skin with Origins GinZing™ Ultra-Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream, ensuring her complexion stays fresh and moisturised. Next, she applies a good amount of Fairy Skin Sunscreen – because sunscreen is a must, especially when you’re high above ground and the sun is brighter.
To tackle under eye circles, she relies on the LA Pro Corrector, which effectively brightens and conceals any signs of fatigue, helping her look well-rested even after a long flight.
Next, she primes her face with Celeteque Primer, noting that it’s unfortunately not available in Malaysia. She then applies her favorite foundation, NARS Long Radiant Foundation, for a flawless base. To add a healthy glow, she uses Colourette bronzer in the shade Jordyn, giving her complexion a sun-kissed finish.
She continues by applying L’Oreal Infallible Concealer for additional coverage. For a pop of colour and a radiant glow, she uses the Smashbox L.A. Lights Blush & Highlight Palette.
Finally, she sets her entire look with Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, ensuring her makeup stays in place throughout the flight. For her eyes, she creates a stunning brown-gold look using the Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette and a Smashbox eyeshadow palette.
She enhances her eyes further with BYS White Eyeliner, making them pop. After curling her lashes, she applies Kiss Me Heroine Mascara for long, curled lashes that last.
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Danielle, a flight attendant with Emirates Airlines, showed off her makeup before a 14-hour flight and after working for 20 hours straight. We have to say, her makeup held up way better than ours on a nine-hour work day!
In her video, she mentioned that “these products will literally keep your makeup on all day, and most of them are from drugstores.”
We’re so grateful she shared her secrets for keeping makeup fresh for almost 20 hours.
Here are the products she used
Elf Cosmetics Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
She says the key to long-lasting makeup is using a good primer, and she relies on this one from Elf. It creates a smooth base for her makeup while helping to control oil and improve skin texture, ensuring her look stays fresh all day.
Get this for RM125 from Zalora.
Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation 16h
For foundation, she calls the Vichy Dermablend her holy grail, mentioning that she’s been using it for 12 years. This foundation provides excellent coverage while still feeling lightweight on the skin, making it perfect for all-day wear without looking cakey, and it stays put for up to 16 hours.
Get this for RM165.92 from Carebeauty.
Milani Supercharged Brightening Undereye Tint
This product really helps to brighten her under-eye area, making her look more awake and refreshed. It provides a lightweight, luminous finish that helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines, perfect for long days.
Get this for RM440 from Ninth Avenue. A discount is available at the time of writing, tap in to see the discounted price.
Huda Beauty Blush Filter + NYX Concealer
When she’s running low on the Milani Supercharged Brightening Undereye Tint, she mixes a little of both the Huda Beauty Blush Filter and NYX Concealer on the back of her hand and blends them well before applying. She says she hasn’t found the perfect concealer yet, but for now, she’s using the NYX Concealer to cover her under eye area.
Get the Huda Beauty Blush for RM116 from Sephora and NYX Concealer for RM82.81 from Carebeuaty.
Huda Beauty 1 Coat Wow! Extra Volumizing And Lifting Mascara
For mascara, she uses the 1 Coat Wow from Huda Beauty. She says she only needs one coat with this mascara since her lashes stay curled and don’t flake, which she claims is so important. Plus, it gives her lashes extra volume and lift that lasts all day.
Get this for RM123 from Sephora.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder + Huda Beauty Easy Bake And Snatch Pressed Brightening And Setting Powder
She alternates between these two setting powders to keep her makeup looking flawless. The loose powder is perfect for baking, while the pressed powder is great for touch-ups and brightening throughout the day.
Get these for RM207 each from Sephora.
Milani Make It Last Setting Spray
She literally drenches her face with this setting spray until it’s wet, then uses a hand fan to dry it off. She says she likes a dewy look, especially in-flight, and this really helps her achieve that look.
Get this for RM90 from loveskinbyuls.
Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink
She has been wearing red lipstick for 10 years and recently discovered a holy grail she claims is the best long-lasting lipstick she’s ever come across. It’s none other than Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink.
She says the key to keeping it from getting bitty or crispy on the lips is taking care of your lips. Once a week, she does a sugar scrub on her lips, and every night she sleeps with Vaseline or a lip sleeping mask to keep them hydrated.
Get this for RM80.69 from Carebeauty. A discount is available at the time of writing, tap in to see the discounted price.
Featured image credits: @danidboyy1/TikTok & @annetotally/TikTok
