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Beauty Back-Ups Not Banned

August 18, 2006 - The list of banned items on board planes includes a number of things to help you freshen up. But we have found some great alternatives, some of which we didn't even know existed.

Amy Hay travels frequently for work.

Amy Hay/Frequent Flyer: "So I like to carry-on a bag because I'm only going for a night. There's no reason to check anything."

But the new security restriction banning liquid and gel items is making taking a carry-on a big challenge. What do frustrated female flyers miss most?

"Just the little finishing touches that make you feel refreshed. You've arrived and you're ready to have that meeting."

"Being able to have lotion and fragrance."

Beauty expert and make-up artist Carie Brescia says many fragrance lines offer perfumes in a solid form.

Carie Brescia/Beauty Expert: "What you want to do is take the product and put it on your pressure points, a little bit on the neck and on the wrists."

A great substitute for a moisturizer?
Brescia: "Have a little tube of chapstick. You can rub it on your finger and press it onto dry areas of your face."

Forego liquid foundation for pressed powder and since traditional mascara is banned, use cake mascara. La Femme's version is $6.95 online. Or try another of Brescia's tips.

Brescia: "What you can do is take a really good eyelash curler and curl your lashes really good and that will immediately open up the eyes."

Instead of liquid cleanser, carry cleansing cloths. Many of them include a moisturizer and the dry cloths foam up with a little water.

And guys, we know you're missing things too.

Since toothpaste and mouthwash are banned try Oral-B brush-ups. The dry, textured teeth wipes are a toothbrush and toothpaste in one.

Also online, we found Smart Fixx H20 styling strips that turn into hair gel once you add a drop of water, as well as hair sheets that help tame frizzies and condition your hair.

One last tip for ladies, make your lipstick multi-task., get a neutral color and use it for your cheeks and eyes, too.

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