Tuesday Travel Tip: Kim Kardashian's carry-on essentials

Love her or loathe her, there's no denying Kim Kardashian West is always in total control of how she presents herself.

Plus she travels a lot.

Take those two facts together and that means whatever beauty essentials she always packs in her hand luggage can teach the rest of us plenty about how to arrive at our destination fresh-faced and ready to take on the world.

So what does Kim stash in her carry-on?

She revealed all in her app, so you needn't lose another second's sleep wondering.

First off is a face mask that seems permanently sold out. Sorry!

Thanks to Kim's endorsement, plus Jessica Alba's, plus every travel and/or beauty blogger you've ever heard of (and more that you haven't), US beauty company Summer Fridays' Jet Lag Mask is unavailable pretty much everywhere.

While the beauty company is hard at work manufacturing more of its Insta-famous miracle-worker, try Aspect's Probiotic Sleep Mask, $59, instead.

Kim's next essential is a silk pillow case and sleep mask.

Silk's beauty benefits are well known: its fibres slide past hair strands and delicate facial skin, meaning you don't wake up with pillow creases or bedhead.

And the exact set Kim uses is available in Australia: Slip's Beauty Sleep To Go travel set is $135.

In at Number Three: the humble sock.

Even in first class, apparently, you need a pair for cosy toes. 

So if you'd rather not rely on the airline's sleep kit for ultimate foot comfort, bring your own - Kim recommends a lightweight pair to leave space in your carry-on.

We like these jaunty stripy Icebreaker socks, $34.95, which are made from snuggly merino wool (and yes, the company does more muted shades, too, if that's your thing).

Similarly, if you'd rather avoid scratchy airline blankets, BYO.

This is the same Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Throw Kim uses - yes, it's $204, but what price style?

Finally, Kim gets back to personal grooming, with SpaRitual's Cuti-Cocktail Cuticle Oil Pen & Pusher set.

Again, it's sold out everywhere (THANKS, KIM) but this is one product that's simple to duplicate.

OPI's Avoplex Cuticle Oil To Go, $26.95, has the same handy, travel-friendly applicator, similar rich, moisturising ingredients to quench dry nails, and is available from Australian company Adore Beauty.

Glow on like KKW, travellers!