SOS, What Is Boyfriend Air?! | Togeth3r

SOS, What Is Boyfriend Air?!

April 2023 | Written by Suni Crane

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Have you ever found yourself looking absolutely stunning, about to head over to your boyfriend’s house, and somehow within an hour, your hair is greasy, your skin is purging, and you look like an entirely different person? If so, let me introduce you to boyfriend air. “Boyfriend air” is a term coined by TikTokers users to describe this mysterious phenomenon.

It is baffling how different one can look after time at their boyfriend’s, but we have gathered a few products that will be your saving grace.

The Tower 28 SOS Spray is my lifeline every time my skin begins to break out. I simply do not understand how this product can work so well, but it is magic in a bottle. I’ve found the travel-size bottles are ideal to throw in your purse for quick use in the airport, for a midday pick-me-up at the office, and especially when combating boyfriend air. The SOS spray is filled with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients that help soothe acne and redness while defending the skin against irritation.

The Field Trip Take Me Along Bundle features a hydrating facial spray and cooling eye gel that are sure to give your skin a glowing refresh at the drop of a hat. Begin with the Eyeland Retreat cooling eye gel to brighten up your under eyes; gently pat the metal applicator for a cooling sensation. Follow with the Wandermist hydrating facial spray, filled with hydrating and cooling ingredients such as rambutan. Give your skin the hydrating boost it needs when your makeup begins to feel a little dull and dry. Hydration is always key!

The Glow Recipe Depuffing Mini Eye Roller is a must to soothe under eye bags. This mini eye roller fits perfectly into your bag for an on-the-go refresh. After applying the Fieldtrip cooling eye gel, simply roll it under your eyes to help the eye cream absorb even faster while stimulating blood flow for a brighter look. Begin at the center of your face and roll outward toward your hairline in gentle sweeping motions. For added relief, roll above the eyebrows and forehead in upward motions to decrease the appearance of puffy and irritated skin.

The Act + Acre Plant-Based Dry Shampoo is truly a game changer for oily hair. I don’t know about you, but I can go about one day before my hair begins to lose volume, and it is arguably one of the most aggravating things about my hair. This dry shampoo is like no other; it actually nourishes your scalp as it works to dry the oil. Act + Acre has formulated this product with organic rice and tapioca powder that absorbs oils without contributing to product buildup. The super-nutrient fulvic acid brings over 65 minerals into play, nourishing your scalp while restoring its microbiome. Honestly, what more could you ask for?

The reality of it is, you may need to intervene to beat boyfriend air once and for all. Ask yourself, is your boyfriend air crisp or coarse? You shouldn’t feel disheveled when leaving your boyfriend’s place. Take the proper steps to create a clean and homey environment for the both of you, and finally eliminate boyfriend air from your relationship. Fresh sheets, towels, and the addition of sustainable cleaning products will give his place the hard reset you know it genuinely needs. You can’t go wrong with bringing in some sustainable and clean body care products as well! This is your sign to transform boyfriend air into girlfriend air indefinitely.