You might know her from her episode on The HIM & HER Show, as the founder of cult-favorite brands Tanlines and Lux Unfiltered, or from her home and decor content that lives rent-free on your Pinterest board.
Sivan Ayla — entrepreneur, wife, mom, and home-design queen is sharing her in-flight routine and travel rituals on the blog today.
Her signature glow? It’s all about hydration, a sun-kissed skin, and staying calm no matter how chaotic the travel day gets.
Let’s get into Sivan’s travel rituals so you can prep for your next trip.
OOO With Sivan Ayla
Give us the play-by-play of how you spend your time on a flight.
I’ll give you the answer for when I’m flying without kids:
LMNT in Raspberry Salt with 40oz of water followed by a cocktail.
I read on my Kindle instead of watching TV/movies.
Slather on Lux Unfiltered hand cream (it keeps them soft and hydrated).
Upon landing I use the Mint Roller to reduce puffiness/inflammation.
I use Lux Unfiltered cooling eye masks to revive my undereyes.
I’ll brush my teeth in the bathroom and I’m good as new!
What wellness essentials are in your purse or carry-on?
I always keep immunity support with me, especially while traveling.
Sunny Within immunity pouches and Beekeeper’s Naturals throat spray save my life. I also bring a lavender roller to help me relax if I’m in a high-stress situation (or flight).
You’ve touched down for a holiday or a work weekend in a new city. What’s the first thing you’re doing when you check into your hotel?
An everything shower! There’s no better feeling than getting clean after flying. I redo my skincare – cleansing balm, rich cream & lip serum. Then onto body care – a good tan that doubles as body cream by Lux Unfiltered. If I’m heading out, a spritz of Sunlit Santal is the finishing touch.
What’s your ‘low effort, high vibe’ glam secret — something you do before a day out exploring or dinner that makes you feel like a 10/10 without doing the most?
A quick instant face tan to make me look well-rested, not jet-lagged & sun-kissed. The new Sunstruck Face Drops by Lux Unfiltered are my go-to for an instant confidence boost.
Walk us through your wind-down routine. What are some of your favorite practices to get “hotter in your sleep” & evening rituals you can’t live without? How does your sleep routine change while traveling?
Drying my face with Clean Skin Club cloths ONLY (towels harbor so much bacteria).
Using thick, rich creams to drench my face in hydration to last overnight.
Flossing like a lunatic!!!
Nasal saline rinse to keep my sinuses clear (LOL), and lastly, TSC Mouth Tape to help me enter deep sleep, especially in a different time zone. I wake up feeling like a newborn baby after this combination.
HOT TAKE:
Your dream winter destination:
Swiss Alps! I need to aprés ski there immediately.
Life-changing beauty hack:
Not washing your face with traditional soap cleansers. They are SO drying & strip your natural oils. Cleansing balms all the way!
Color you’re painting the season with — nails, towels, moodboard, everything?
Merlot. Deep reds and some mochas, too.
Instant mood booster:
A good playlist (& a glass of wine!).
What are your OOO rituals? Let us know below.
x, The Skinny Confidential team
+ Listen to Sivan on The HIM & HER Show.
++ OOO With Vita Sidorkina.
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