Rosamund Pike’s filming schedule by no means stops taking her to sudden locations. “I was recently shooting in South Africa near the northern border by the Orange River, which is somewhere I probably would never have gone otherwise,” she says. “It’s wildly beautiful and forbidding, and you feel vulnerable, as the environment is so hostile: There’s no water, and no shade until the sun goes down. These otherworldly experiences are so precious and exciting.” It additionally implies that, at this level in her profession, the actor and Dior Capture ambassador has nailed down methods to preserve her wellness habits throughout lengthy flights and time zone shifts. Here, Pike, who admits she “doesn’t travel light,” shares her tried-and-true must-packs for when she’s on the street.
In-flight necessities
As a lot as I’d like to have a glass of Champagne, I order peppermint tea and drink that constantly all through the flight. I pack my very own slippers, an eye mask to sleep, blankets, and a pillow spray. I’m very rigorous with flight socks—they’re actually vital—and I all the time take eye patches for [the plane], and minis of my favourite merchandise, decanted into little pots. I apply a face spritz typically to maintain my pores and skin hydrated. The paparazzi was way more of a drawback, so I’d fear about touring with out sporting make-up, however now I put my pores and skin first.
Jet lag rituals
The Dior Capture Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask is my fast repair. It’s a resurfacing pores and skin increase that I carry with me as a result of I do know it’s going to kind out my pores and skin after jet lag, disturbed sleep, or a late evening. I exploit melatonin to assist regulate my sleep and attempt to eat in keeping with the timings of my vacation spot. Once I’ve arrived, I’ll go for a stroll outdoors and breathe contemporary air, which helps. Plus, there’s all the time espresso.
Ways to unwind
Scent is essential to me, so I journey with fragrance. I like a perfume oil referred to as E11even, which was developed by my good friend and make-up artist Amanda Grossman. Whenever I exploit it, I really feel extra serene. But merely immersing myself in nature can be a reset. In the UK, notably if I’m feeling anxious, I search out inexperienced areas, whether or not that is the South Downs or Hampstead Heath.
This article appeared within the January/February 2026 challenge of Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to the journal here.