Being trapped in a middle seat make me think of two things — being dry and smelling unpleasant smells. It is for this reason I like to travel with a mini gentle face spray, often this option from the Heritage Store. It's a lightweight rosewater spray that can go over makeup or directly on your skin and hair, giving you a little hydration, a nice rose scent and a general cooling, spa-like feeling. The mister gives you great coverage, and it's truly easy to spritz in an airport bathroom or even on the plane. Grab a larger bottle from Amazon, Ulta or CVS but the TSA-friendly size is only available at Amazon.

Promising review: "This is such a great product for skin. Smells great and love this mini size I can travel with. Really good ingredients. Highly recommend" — mary

Really step up your travel game with a pair of Apple AirPods Pro. The active noise-cancellation feature can help you zone out and decompress from constant plane noise. They're water- and sweat-resistant, come with four different-sized silicone tips, only take an hour to charge and have up to six hours of playtime with active noise canceling. Baby crying next to you? Annoying man talking about protein gains behind you? You don't know, you have your AirPods playing Janet Jackson.

Promising review: "Unmatched sound quality and noise canceling feature. Six hours of play time on a full charge is ideal for travel. AirPods Pro case consistency provides 4 charges before the case needs re-charging via USB." — Maximus

Laneige's cult-favorite and intensely moisturizing lip sleeping mask is adored for its cushiony formula and it's the perfect way to smooth parched, flaky lips — especially on a plane. If you're not keen on pulling out a paper face mask and doing a whole skincare routine in the air, this mask is essentially a really nourishing lip balm that's unobtrusive to put on but still packs a punch.

Promising review: "I love this lip mask! It’s very subtle in scent and moisturizes like crazy overnight! No more dry cracked lips here. I’m even using it during the day on long flights or car travel." — BDR_13

I swear by disposable, no-water toothbrushes for feeling instantly less goblin-like when traveling. They have a little minty toothpaste pellet already in the brush head, that's activated just by your saliva, so you can give your teeth a little brush from your plane seat without needing to get up, fuss with a plane bathroom or try to brush your teeth from a bottle of water. Mid-flight and then as we're landing, I'll give my teeth a quick swipe, which is a good holdover until I can go to a real bathroom and do a full home brush. This set comes with six packets of two brushes.

Promising review: "Absolutely love these! They pack easy, there are two to a pack so it's great for my husband and I when we take overnight trips and walk off the plane feeling refreshed. Will continue to get these because they are so so convenient." — J. Chavez

Founded by body activist and author Katie Sturino, Megababe is an innovative body brand that makes a number of solution-oriented, formerly "embarrassing" body products like thigh chafe sticks and underboob sweat powder. I love what they stand for as a brand and really like bringing their individually wrapped body wipes with me on airplanes. They're 100% biodegradable and compostable, made with hyaluronic acid, apricot oil and aloe and are super refreshing and cleansing, while still being gentle. The cucumber mint scent is fresh but not overwhelming, letting you hit some sweaty hot spots on your bod before getting a real shower.

Promising review: "These are the best. I use them for long distance flights and travel to be able to freshen up. They’re also nice to have to use if I’m doing something right after work. I have very sensitive skin and they don’t bother me. They smell really good and I’ve even been asked what perfume I wear after I use one of these wipes" — Celia

To stay hydrated in the air, you may want to grab a hefty but still, travel-ready and leak-proof tumbler that retains temperature. Stanley's IceFlow tumbler is like the viral 40-ounce Quencher's sporty little sister, measuring 30 ounces and equipped with an easy-carry handle. It has a flip-up straw that's easy to drink from and fold down, making it leakproof. They also come in a ton of colors to choose from. (Remember: Just in case you forgot the drill, bring this to the airport empty and fill it with water once you're beyond security.)

Promising review: "I have two of the Stanley 40oz. cups and love them. Unfortunately, they are not easy to travel with. I trusted the Stanley name and it did not disappoint. This is the perfect size for my backpack and the straw stays put until you want a drink. Great for day trips or traveling on planes." — Pamela Prussel

According to Laneige, this ultra-nourishing cream can keep you hydrated for up to 100 hours... which is, coincidentally how long a travel day can feel. Packed with squalane and ceramides, this cream will drench your skin and protect it from dry airplane air. Even in the back row, you'll feel soft, supple and glowy.

Promising review: "I bought the travel set to take on vacation with me. I love that it keeps my skin so hydrated and moist." — Diane Wigginton

You may have a middle seat, but you will not have a dead phone. With 20,000 milliamp hours of power, this Anker charger will keep your devices running for days on end. That's right, days. It can charge an iPhone four times and can even charge two devices at once, so you can plug in your phone and wireless earbuds together. Plus, it’s TSA-approved, has built-in temperature monitoring and comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable.

Promising review: "This power battery is awesome! It takes a long time before you have to charge it and allows you to charge your phone a good couple times! It is very portable, especially for travel and it is very easy to use and has a good port system! Would recommend if you don’t want anything too thick!" — Sarah

Or for something more compact, these portable chargers are about the size of a lip balm and will bring most iPhones to 50% charge in 30 minutes. Ensure you're never stuck on a plane with no phone and get yourself a pair of these travel portable phone chargers. Be sure to clip the 15% off coupon for an additional discount that'll show up at checkout.


Promising review: "Perfect to use if you’re out of the house and need a charger. Perfect to take to amusement parks, on vacation, and on planes." — sw02

No matter where on the plane you sit, wiping your seat, tray table, seatbelt, AC knob and all other often-touched surfaces is sure to make your experience a little better. In other words, you need some travel Clorox wipes. This comes in a three pack each with 75 wipes and a strong seal that keeps the wipes from drying out.

Promising review: "They were great for traveling on an airplane. I was able to take an entire package in my carry-on luggage and wipe down my seat and tray etc." — Shaunna Lagrow

A good dry shampoo is another great hack for feeling less trashy on a long travel day. R+Co hair products are some of the best, and this dry shampoo is no exception. Our managing editor swears by it, and previously said it gives her medium-length hair a "just-right dose of volume and texture.” It comes in a plane-ready travel size and a larger option for your home.

Promising review: "I purchased this for a Euro trip and it did the job. The scent is fresh and clean and it helped my oily hair looked fresh and clean. It somehow helped with volumizing my hair at the same time. Two birds one stone. I love that it comes in this travel size and I also have the regular size at home. If you are a person that travels, this is a must have." — AmyBoo

Another easy way to feel a little fresher on the plane? Keeping little packets of Purell in every pocket. Whether you're about to eat a snack, want to double wash after using the bathroom, feel gross about touching the tray table or really anything else — these ingenious things are about the size of ketchup packets and are so easy to pack with you. Purell kills many common germs and has a mild formula that won't strip your hands of its moisture barrier. Just pop a handful of these individual hand sanitizer packets in your carry-on bag and you're good to go.

Promising review: "Carrying tubes or bottles of sanitizer takes up much space in purse or pocket. Made or travels easier on planes, at airports and on cruise ship." — Victoria

There is truly nothing like a mini fancy hand cream to make you feel put together when you're traveling or otherwise doing un-fancy things. (Like sitting in a middle seat.) We live, laugh, love La Roche-Posay at HuffPost and this mini moisturizing cream is no exception. I just picked one up at a drug store, and have really liked it. I like that there's no scent and it's really gentle, so it plays well with whatever products you already have on.

Promising review: "When traveling, this product offers more moisture protection than others I have used. It's not sticky and does not need to be reapplied on long flights, etc" — Linda

You may not be sitting in a first class private pod, but by golly, you can still create a dark, restful atmosphere. This soft, molded mask won't put too much pressure on your eyes but will block out offending light so you can rest as much as possible. It has an adjustable backstrap and is made with soft memory foam. This comes in a couple of different colors. Be sure to clip the coupon for an extra 12% off before dropping it into your cart.

Promising review: "I use this almost every night because my neighbors don't know how to turn their lights off and wow this mask is awesome!! I travel often too and the mask works great for plane rides as well. It is cushioned, has no eye pressure, and has somewhat of a cooling sensation. 10/10 would recommend!" — Matthew Ready

Enjoy the inflight entertainment via this handy transmitter that enables the cabin TV to link with your personal earbuds or headphones. No need to use the headphones handed out by the flight attendants or mess with the plug on the seat handle. Simply plug this in the AUX, connect it to your earbuds of choice and sit back enjoying a random episode from the second season of that Apple TV show that you only watch on planes.

Promising review: "I ordered this for my recent 15 hour flight to South Africa. I used it to hook my AirPods up to and it’s very straight forward on how to connect your Bluetooth headphones up. It’s super easy to bring with you and charge, it comes with a charger and a little pouch to put the device in. Fits perfectly in a personal bag/carry on." — Sally Wilkins

If plane air makes your eyes feel dry and crunchy, you need this adorable little cooling stick from The Saem. It hydrates, smooths and de-puffs the delicate under-eye area to help you feel more awake. A little swipe can also help ease fine lines and reduce under-eye darkness.

Promising review: "I always purchase / re-purchase before traveling. It’s a convenient size, and non-liquid for TSA purposes. It’s moisturizing without being oily or sticky. And it feels cooling." — Sarah S

I first learned about Liquid I.V. from some party animal friends who use it for hangovers. Yet, recently I've seen people use it in the airport and have started to travel with some myself. They're formulated to hydrate you faster and are some of the tastiest electrolyte mixes I have found. These come in a bunch of fun flavors like piña colada and acai berry.

Promising review: "purchased this product because of low blood sugar concerns after being trapped in a plane stuck on the tarmak for five hours without adequate sugar, and will be carrying this in my purse from now on. Convenient, taste is fine, a true lifesaver." — A. J.

In my opinion, the best travel pillows are supportive, but fold down, so you don't have to walk around with a fuzzy horseshoe hanging off your bag. This baby fits the bill, coming with a compression carrying case that's easy to story in your carry on. It's made from high-quality memory foam that gives your neck and shoulders support, letting you drift off to sleep even if your seat can't recline.

Promising review: "I used this for a 2 week trip with multiple flights including two long international flights. It was so comfy. I usually cannot sleep on planes, but I did with this pillow. It has a cord that easily snaps together to attach to bags to free up hands." — Karen