Let’s take a pause and rewind for a sec. You know that moment when you feel everything’s done and ready, but when you reach that pinnacle you’ve completely and utterly missed it?

Been there and done that, not a fun thing to experience, especially on D-day.

So If you’re packed for your flight, you need to know the one crucial step to ensure everything is on point – and that would be a quick ✨shopping spree✨ for essentials.

And we know just the right things to buy so your summer vacay runs smoothly, bestie. 

From beauty essentials, and more, here’s your digital checklist.

Skin Care

Price: Dhs115 Ounass.ae

If you miss-placed your cleanser or the entire skincare regime itself *yikes*. So as a reminder, pack a travel-friendly skincare brand such as La Roche-Posay to save your skin the dilemma.

Hair care

Price: Dhs160 Sephora.ae

What’s more annoying than dry skin on the plane? Frizzy hair! IFKYK the aeroplane air has some major problems with hair health, so to keep your locks luscious and pretty, a nourishing oil is the way to go.

Body Care

Price: Dhs60 Sephora.ae

Of course, the flight isn’t complete without giving your skin the glisten and protection it deserves from the dry air, so pair up your beauty essentials with a Sephora moisturising lotion to set things right.

Perfume

Price: Dhs450 Sanajardin.com

If you’re in the mood to spot an airport crush, you need the right fragrance bestie. And the best way to go is with Sana Jardin’s Venus of Verbena, because who doesn’t love a good citrusy smell?

Portable make-up case

Price: Dhs1,680 Harrods.com

Thank us later. This beauty glam box isn’t only portable; it’s every traveler’s best friend. The all-in-one glam box saves you from the hassles IFYKYK. And the best part is that it has a light system while you do your quick fix!

SPF

Price: Dhs198 Sephora.ae

ICYDK, UV rays are worse on the plane, so the best way to combat that is with a 50+ SPF by It Cosmetics.

Hand-held Fan

Price: Dhs70 Muji.ae

Okay, so this is more post-flight, but it’s still essential no matter what. If you’re jet skiing to tropical or hot climates this hand-held fan will do you justice.

Lip Balm

Price: Dhs160 Kikocosmestics.ae

You need to refresh your lips bby. With the dry air, you’re looking at cracked lips whether it’s a short or long-haul flight. And we don’t want that. So with a quick dash of this tinted and radiant lip balm by Kiko, you’re protected the whole way.

Make-up Remover

Price: Dhs195 Lancome.ae

Say bye-bye to grease, dirt and dead skin! Trust us when we say your skin needs all the protection it can get. The aeroplane air will def not be kind, so cleansing your skin to remove the excess dirt is totally a big yes.

Neck Pillow

Price: Dhs160 6thstreet.com

Who loves sleep? Everyone does ofc. Sticking to the classics, a comfy and cuddly neck pillow will help you no matter what.

Powerbank

Price: Dhs160 Virginmegastore.ae

Price: Dhs160 Virginmegastore.ae

If you’ve made the mistake of forgetting the most *IMPORTANT* gadget necessary, a quick drop by Dubai Mall’s Virgin Megastore, or your closest tech shop, will save you from the mental turmoil.

Now we’ve established the quick shopping checklist, but where are you flying to sis? Don’t know? Here’s the it-girl guide to Portugal.