5 things air miles and skin care have in common

For many of us, traveling can be expensive. A dreamy beach vacation or an adventurous week on the slopes can feel out of reach.

While this idea isn’t entirely wrong, especially in the current economy, there are still ways to cross those dream destinations and experiences off your bucket list.

I know firsthand how far miles can take me, and the same goes for skin care.

Because here’s the thing: The same mindset that helps you travel smarter can also help you take better care of your skin. When you have the right skin care strategy and products, you can get the same luxurious results without breaking the bank.

It turns out airline miles and skin care have more in common than you might think. Here are five ways they demonstrate that smart choices can lead to greater benefits at less cost.

1. Paying less does not necessarily mean getting less

Likewise, a $3,000 business class seat can be redeemed for 60,000 miles and for a small fee of $5.60, you can get high-end results for your skin without paying a hefty price tag.

Take elf SKIN’s Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Asafoetida Extract as an example. It contains a potent blend of 15% Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid to deliver glow, all for under $20. This serum works better for my skin than some popular vitamin C products that cost $150 or more.

Gone are the days of thinking that expensive means better. It’s simple, really. Luxurious benefits don’t require a luxurious price, just the right formula.

As someone who used to work in beauty journalism, this is a lesson I learned quickly while trying various products. Five years later, some of my go-to products for keeping skin elastic and healthy cost less than a movie ticket.

2. Great results are very achievable – but only if built over time

When I first started earning points and miles, I had to remind myself that really big trips and premium seats take time to save up for. In my day-to-day life, I feel like I’m making little progress toward achieving my dream beach vacation. But one day, you check your balance and suddenly realize you have enough miles to book a lie-flat business class seat to Hawaii.

It takes time to achieve big results, whether it’s earning miles or working toward brighter, healthier skin.

Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum is a powerful brightening serum with 15% Vitamin C, a powerful ingredient; 1% Vitamin E, an antioxidant hero that helps provide moisture to your skin; and Ferulic Acid, an antioxidant booster that enhances the effects of Vitamins C and E.

Together, these ingredients deliver a radiant effect that only gets better over time: a more even tone and smoother texture that helps improve dark spots and fine lines. Turns out, whether you’re earning miles or glowing, patience really does pay off.

3. More loyalty means more rewards

There are many ways to earn airline miles, such as flying regularly with your favorite airline, joining and using its dining and shopping programs, having a credit card with that airline, and more. The more ways you earn miles, the faster you’ll earn rewards.

If you love tracking your progress, the Elf Beauty Squad program will make that rewarding feeling even more real. Earn 10 points for every $1 you spend on elf products (including Vitamin C + E + Asafoetida), which can be accumulated towards exclusive benefits such as free products, discounts and early access products.

You can even upload receipts from other stores to earn points, just like you earn miles on partner airlines.

When it’s time to redeem, your points can be redeemed for free products, discounts, and even Venmo payments and e-gift cards.

Who knew skincare and cosmetics could be such a bargain?

4. Consistency wins elite results

Earning elite status and frequent flyer benefits takes time and strategy, as does making the most of your skin care routine. You need to be consistent in your daily work to see truly dramatic results.

Regular use of Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Asafoetida Serum will help your complexion look and feel brighter, smoother, and more even. Think of your commitment to consistency as earning “status” for your skin, and the reward is a healthy, radiant glow that lasts.

Just like elite membership gets you the best upgrades, your skin gets its own top-notch benefits, and the glow only gets better over time. Because when you stay true to your daily routine, the light will speak for itself.

5. The “impossible” can become possible

I never thought I’d be able to afford a last-minute girls’ trip to Hawaii, a luxury vacation in Austria in the Alps, or a trip all the way to Singapore. But once I entered the world of air miles, I realized that with a little education and strategy, I could make those seemingly “impossible” trips a reality.

So does having healthy skin, no matter what my budget is. And, even better, I can work toward all of my skin-care goals, like evening out skin tone and reducing dark spots, for about the cost of two pumpkin spice lattes. I just need to know where to look for the right skin care products and I can confidently say that my skin and my wallet are so happy to have discovered elf SKIN.

bottom line

Whether it’s flying to Europe in lie-flat business class seats or getting gorgeous, glowing skin, you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to enjoy luxury experiences and perks. Just like your airline miles can take you further than you think, your skincare routine can deliver real glow at an affordable price.

Ready to take your skin care routine to the next level? Click here to learn more about elf SKIN Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum.