Virgin flight attendant shares eight Chemist Warehouse essentials for on-board health

A Virgin Australia flight attendant has revealed eight Chemist Warehouse staples she keeps in her carry-on, a collection she says helps her look and feel her best while navigating long-haul duties. The items are described in a clip in which the crew member, known as Bell, urges new recruits to pack these affordable health and beauty buys for life aboard the cabin.

Planes are notoriously dry, with low humidity that can dry out skin, lips and nasal passages. Bell highlights how the environment can stress the hands in particular, and she points to a hydrating option from a cult skincare line as a standout first pick. The Ceramides-focused CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream is priced at about $10.79 for a 100ml bottle, and Bell calls the product “gold” for its three essential ceramides designed to protect chapped, chafed and cracked skin as crews bounce between flights. This isn’t the only hydration-focused pick in her lineup; she emphasizes lip and nasal moisturizers as crucial aboard.

The video also shows Bell selecting a lip treatment after trying dozens of options. Her top choice is the Dermal Therapy Lip Balm Enriched with Manuka Honey, priced around $5.50. Bell describes the lip balm as the winner after testing 13 formulas, noting that the product’s Manuka Honey is rich in healing and hydrating properties, and the balm is designed to moisturize and heal severely dry and chapped lips.

Staying hydrated from the inside out is another priority for flight crews. Bell includes Hydralyte Apple Blackcurrant Electrolyte tablets, a 20-pack listed at about $8.39, which she says helps her remain hydrated during back-to-back shifts. Beyond hydration, Bell also aims to support digestion and comfort during flights. She highlights Caruso's Bloat Eze 60 capsules, a digestive enzyme supplement priced at around $22, which she uses to ease bloating and discomfort that can accompany air travel and irregular meal timing. In addition, she picks Breath Pearls Natural Capsules, a 50-pack soft gel priced near $9.49, a product she says helps freshen breath while soothing the stomach on long trips.

Deodorant is another staple in her kit, with the Mitchum Natural Power deodorant range cited at about $7.49 as a reliable, long-lasting option. For sleep and in-flight rest, Bell includes AudiPlugs Soft Silicone Comfort Plugs—three pairs priced at roughly $8.99—to block noise on long-haul routes. The final item in her eight-pack is Euky Bear Sniffly Nose Room Spray at about $10.99, a multi-use product she says opens sinuses, freshens hotel rooms and offers antibacterial benefits between flights and layovers.

Reaction from followers on the post reflected appreciation for practical, affordable beauty and health picks. Comments included expressions of intent to try the products and gratitude for sharing on-board tips, with some readers mentioning they would save the list for future trips and layovers. Bell also chimed in with a lighthearted note about how she “silently slinks into the chemist” whenever sharing her favorites, underscoring the practical, down-to-earth nature of the recommendations. The eight items — CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream, Dermal Therapy Lip Balm with Manuka Honey, Hydralyte Electrolyte tablets, Caruso’s Bloat Eze, Breath Pearls Natural Capsules, Mitchum Deodorant, AudiPlugs Soft Silicone Comfort Plugs, and Euky Bear Sniffly Nose Room Spray — reflect a broader emphasis on hydration, comfort and digestion as essential for flight crews navigating dry cabin air and intensive schedules.

The original post and accompanying notes describe Bell’s routine as part of her broader effort to prepare for demanding shifts in Australia’s aviation sector. Health-focused stories like this spotlight how flight attendants manage comfort and well-being in-flight, with a growing emphasis on accessible, budget-friendly products that support skin, lips and nasal passages, digestion, sleep and overall freshness during travel. The items’ relatively modest price points and the emphasis on practical use align with wider consumer trends toward affordable self-care while on the go.