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TOP FLIGHT:
I would like to tell you that I was always the kind of girl who wiped her airplane seat down before settling in. I was not. Full disclosure: I was the kind of girl who forgot everything and always had to call room service for a toothbrush and a razor. If I was late (and you were waiting for me in my room), I was the girl with bad breath and hairy legs. Not sexy. But hey, it’s not about where you've been, it’s about where you're going.
At VIOLET GREY, we're on a mission to inform every discerning, hot, and well-read customer of what they need to be the kind of girl I want to be. In other words: the best at everything. Naturally, this includes mastering the art of curating a light yet effective travel beauty case. Now, if you are tired of hearing about how something becomes worthy of your consideration, I suggest you scroll ahead to my list of Violet To Go essentials. Still with me? Then let me briefly qualify the forthcoming recommendations by saying each item is VIOLET CODE APPROVED. That is to say, these products have been tested and deemed best-in-class by a committee of experts whose collective know-how makes them the industry's beauty authority.
Which brings me to the 23 best things everyone needs when traveling in polite society. Each item is, of course, VIOLET CODE APPROVED and a personal favorite of mine.
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“With the exception of the headphones, all of these items can be divided into three makeup bags. I suggest grouping them into the categories—like skin care, emergency essentials, and necessities—to ensure everything is organized and easily accessible." —CG
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“This mask prevents wrinkles and guarantees you look good while you are sleeping—need I say more?” —CG
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The enzymes in this scrub make it ideal for sensitive skin to get a deep exfoliation without being abrasive. Try leaving on while you brush your teeth for the best beauty multitasking.
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“For managing in-flight anxiety, I recommend meditating with the VIOLET-CODE-APPROVED app Calm. Opt for noise-canceling headphones that completely cover your ears, like this cool matte pair from Beats by Dre, over earbuds to completely block external noises (e.g., wailing infants and chatty travel mates).” —CG
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“This is actually revolutionary for treating blemishes. It’s even appropriate to wear these under your makeup in public.” —CG
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“Consider this vibrator your trusted travel companion when flying solo.” —CG
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“It's always good to have a brush, and this particular one is world class. It was invented by the Yves who is the resident hairstylist at the iconic Carlyle Hotel in New York.” —CG
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“This is an aesthetic preference as Mave’s razor calls for Gillett blades. If you are someone who values design, then this is the razor for you.” —CG
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“Apply a couple of coats of mascara before you deplane. Trust me, it will be much easier to get through customs if you bat your eyelashes.” —CG
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“Consider this pot your no-makeup makeup highlighter when you want to look gorgeous in an I-just-woke-up-like-this kind of way.” —CG
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