Red eye flights are an efficient way to travel—you fall asleep on one coast, wake up in another—but not burning daylight in the air comes at at a cost: your hair's greasy, your skin's parched, you smell like the worst version of yourself, and your eyes have somehow acquired their own baggage. If you can go home and crash, no problem. If you have to high tail it directly to the office, you'll need reliable post-flight no-shower routine that can bring you in for a smooth landing at the office (even if you decamp to the supply closet for a power nap at 3pm). With the right grooming arsenal in your carryon, you can march out of the airport looking like you just left the Park Hyatt. Note: this collection of products is terrific for camping, too—not that you need to look like a million bucks when you’re cooking fresh fish over an open flame. But if you want to uphold your grooming standards despite a lack of plumbing, then read on for a refresh.

The Waterless Shower

GoodWipes individually wrapped biodegradable body cleansing wipes$5.15

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With one of GoodWipes’ individually wrapped—and biodegradable—cloths, you can cleanse your chest, back, neck, armpits, and feet. (OK, so maybe you’ll want a couple packets if you don’t want to wash your armpits and feet in one fell swipe.) They soak up the sweat, dirt, and grime that has accumulated, then soothe and energize the skin with tea tree oil, peppermint, and aloe. Best of all these wipes are alcohol free, so they don’t dry out the skin.The No-Spill Solid Cleanser

Neogen green tea cleansing stick$17

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Neogen’s cleanser is as travel friendly as they come: Instead of having to pack a miniature, size-conscious cleanser (that might spill in your dopp, no less), this one is a roll-on solid. Just run it under each eye, across the forehead, and down the nose, then splash on some water to build up a pore-cleansing, de-greasing lather. Its green tea gives you a good-morning jolt of energy, which you need now more than ever.The Eye Opener

Lab Series Max LS Power V moisturizing eye lifting gel$53

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You may not have checked any baggage before the flight, but you do need to check it after. (We’re talking about your eye bags.) After a half-night of haphazard sleep, your eyes look puffy and dark, and are the dead giveaway that you just got off a plane. Lab Series’ miracle gel not only minimizes swelling and discoloration, but it also firms the skin, helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and prevents said signs of aging from returning.The All-Over Hydrator

Jack Black MP 10 face, beard, and hair oil$32

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Without fail, those high altitudes dry out your face, hands, lips, and even your facial hair. And, instead of packing a product for each solution—like lip balm, hand lotion, moisturizer and beard oil—just pack one. Jack Black’s silky MP10 Nourishing Oil (a blend of ten essential oils) absorbs quickly into skin and hair, hydrating anything to which it is applied. It doesn’t leave your face looking oily, either. You can use it as a lightweight and conditioning hair styler on other days, too—when your hair isn’t looking greasy already. Or, you can use the below styler first to absorb excess oil, style it into place, then apply a drop or two of hair oil for a healthy shine.The De-Greasing Hair Styler

Hanz de Fuko "Quicksand" wax + dry shampoo$23

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Hanz de Fuko’s hybrid product is part hair care, part hair styler. Using something called “diatomaceous earth”, it absorbs all the excess grease on your hair and scalp. (The brand notes the ingredient as “a soft granular rock similar to pumice.”) That sounds weird—your hair styler contains tiny bits of rock? Well, yes. It does. And it is weird. But that also contributes to the unique texture, hold, and grit that the wax-like product provides to short and medium styles. It shampoos out easily, but more importantly, it comes to your aid when you’re unable to shampoo. (It’s also great for guys who choose not to shampoo daily.)The Scented Deodorizer

Valentino Uomo scented deodorant$28

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The solution to your post-flight stink is not a spritz of cologne, it's an amped up underarm product. “Uomo” is as much a roll-on fragrance as it is a deodorant, since it’s a derivative of Valentino’s classic woody, fruity, and leathery cologne.

Adam Hurly has been covering men's grooming since 2013 (and for GQ since 2016). He is also a travel writer. In Fall 2024, Adam is launching Blue Print by Adam Hurly, a men's grooming platform. Adam resides in Lisbon (previously Berlin, NYC, and San Francisco). He is a Sioux Falls, SD, native... Read moreWriterInstagramRelated Stories for GQGQ RecommendsBest StuffTravel