It’s only May and I’ve already been on 14 flights this year — and I have another half dozen planned over the next few weeks. As much as I love traveling, I’m sadly far too familiar with how being on the go affects my skin. That doesn’t even cover the dark, tired under-eyes from an early morning red-eye flight or long travel days.
But with so much experience, I’ve learned a convenient trick to make myself look awake when I’m running on little sleep: wearing Tula Cooling & Brightening Under-eye Patches during my flight. And right now, they’re a rare 20 percent off during Tula’s annual Friends and Family Sale, which runs until Thursday, May 23.
Tula Cooling & Brightening Under-eye Patches
Tula
Just like the brand’s Glow + Get It Brightening Eye Balm, a traveler-, flight attendant-, and nurse-approved under-eye product that “magically” works like a cup of coffee for the skin, the Tula Cooling & Brightening Under-eye Patches are formulated with skin-boosting ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, chamomile, probiotics, and cooling agents that work together to revitalize my tired under-eyes while fighting puffiness. Basically, it’s an ideal combination to combat the stale air of a plane cabin and keep my eyes looking bright and plump and ready for my next destination.
I was first introduced to Tula Skincare back in 2019 when I worked at Ulta Beauty. A dermatologist came into my store to teach us all about the brand and how its ingredients benefit the skin. I learned a lot about probiotics that day, but what I remember most is how excited I was to integrate the brand’s under-eye patches into my daily and travel routine.
Tula Cooling & Brightening Under-eye Patches
Tula
In addition to their potent cooling ingredients that relieve puffiness within seconds of application to kickstart your vacation, the Tula Cooling & Brightening Under-eye Patches have also proved to be helpful during several other trip highlights. Personally, I like to apply them before special occasions like weddings and fancy dinners (either the night before or while I’m getting ready) so I can look and feel my best. The same goes for when I’m home; they’re great to keep on hand when I need a little extra something to make it look like I got a full eight hours of sleep.
Even better, they are small (roughly the same size as a business card) and come in a set of four, so I can pack a few in my toiletry bag to get a brightening boost whenever I need it.
More Deals From the Tula Friends + Family Sale:
From now until May 23, shoppers can score 20 percent off across Tula’s vast catalog of effective skincare products. While I’m using this sale to stock up on a few more packs of my go-to under-eye patches, I’ll also seize the opportunity to replenish my skincare stash with some of my other favorite products — like its Glow + Get It Brightening Eye Balm and Purifying Facial Cleanser. Keep reading to see which other best-sellers deserve a spot in your Dopp kit, especially while they’re on rare sale.
Tula Protect + Glow Gel Sunscreen SPF 30
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Summer is fast approaching and if you don’t already have a go-to SPF in your collection, I highly encourage you to give this one a try. In fact, after using it on a Miami beach vacation, one of our editors at Travel + Leisure was “impressed with how lightweight and fast it absorbed into my skin,” and how “after five hours on the beach (with minimal shade) and vigilant reapplication, my fair, sensitive skin had actually gotten tanned instead of getting burned.”
That review pushed me to try this sunscreen out for myself, and now it’s become my gel sunscreen of choice that keeps me protected, white cast-free, and feeling good thanks to its nourishing ingredients like probiotics and fruit extracts.
Tula Glow + Get It Brightening Eye Balm
Tula
As much as I love the Tula eye patches for a quick fix, I love this eye balm for its long-lasting hydration and instant brightening effect. Superfoods like blueberry, apple, and watermelon boost radiance while a blend of probiotic extracts, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine smooth, moisturizes, and tightens the eye area. With how effective it is, I’m taking advantage of this sale to stock up on a few more tubes, and I highly recommend that you do the same.
Tula The Cult Classic Purifying Cleanser Travel-size
Tula
As a skincare lover and former beauty retail employee, I’ve tried more cleansers than I can count, but I’ve found few that can thoroughly clean my skin and pull out dirt, makeup, and other pore-clogging agents like this best-selling one from Tula. I keep a full-sized version on my bathroom counter and a convenient travel-sized one ready to go in my toiletry bag. Whether looking for an opportunity to try it out for yourself (without buying the full-sized version) or need an effective cleanser for travel, this one definitely deserves a spot in your cart while it’s on sale for $12.
Tula Eye Balm Kit
Tula
Tula Skincare sets are also discounted during the Friends + Family Sale, which means you can get already discounted value packs marked down even more. In fact, this three-piece under-eye kit includes three of the brand’s most iconic eye balms for $53, an almost $70 discount from its retail price of $120. It’s the perfect opportunity to try the Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm (a.k.a. my go-to), as well as the radiance-boosting rose version, and line-blurring 24-7 Power Swipe Day & Night Treatment Eye Balm for a fraction of the price. Night-shift nurses, jet-lagged travelers, and I can’t get enough of these eye balms for their incredible and effective formulas that keep puffy, dark under-eyes at bay.
Tula 5-piece Essentials Kit
Tula
If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to test out a plethora of Tula Skincare products before committing yourself to fully to full-sized versions (or simply need a full-proof travel-ready skincare kit), this trial-sized version includes the brand’s best-selling pore-purifying cleanser, resurfacing toner, ultra-hydrating moisturizer, and illuminating face serum all in a convenient travel bag on sale for $42. Even though I already have and love each of these items, I’m using this sale to replenish my stash ahead of my upcoming travels.
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