THE GUIDE TO GREAT SKIN
It’s not just all about the genes, clever products can be key to making your skin the very best. Read on for our pick of the best complexion boosters…
CRÈME DE LA MER THE EYE BALM
Soothe your peepers with this luxurious concoction from Créme De La Mer. Formulated with the brand’s Miracle Broth, it piles in marine ferment and tourmaline that will hydrate and smooth your eye area. Over time, wrinkles and fine lines will be diminished and your skin will be left firmer.
SUTI NOURISH ORGANIIC FACE OIL FOR NIGHT
Pop this beauty onto skin before bed to wake up to a nourished and revitalised complexion. Perfect for the cold weather, it blends together plant extracts, avocado and patchouli that works to repair, hydrate and plump skin.
£39 www.lovelula.com
MAGNITONE BARE FACED CLEANSING BRUSH
Cleansing brushes are our go-to-tool for squeaky clean skin and this Magnitone version is a real winner. The vibra-sonic technology gently rotates to brush away impurities and boost micro-circulation, leaving you with a flawless finish.
CLARINS BB SKIN PERFECTING CREAM SPF 25
For barely-there make-up, pick up this wonder from Clarins. It provides a light to medium coverage on skin, creating a natural-looking and glowing complexion. What’s more, it works to even and revitalise your skin tone, making it better than ever before.
DECLÉOR AROMA LISSE ENERGISING SMOOTHING CREAM SPF15
Ideal for younger women, this energising cream has been made to keep skin looking youthful and bright. It pairs mandarin essential oil – which repairs damaged DNA – with galangal extract and hyaluronic acid. Skin will be left illuminated, super soft and glowing with health.
CAUDALIE VINOPERFECT RADIANCE SERUM COMPLEXION CORRECTING
Every beauty editor has one of these cult heroes on their desk. Designed to fight the signs of ageing and transform dull complexions, this serum will instantly improve your skin. Its high dosage of viniferine helps to eliminate scars, acne marks and damage.
LANCER SKINCARE RETEXTURIZING TREATMENT CREAM
As well as lightly moisturising the skin, this cream is formulated with glycolic acid and cell-function optimisers that will speed up your cell turnover. You’ll be left with clearer and brighter skin.
£68 beautyexpert.com
ELEMIS PRO-RADIANCE ILLUMINATING FLASH BALM
Say hello to radiant, glowing skin with this nifty Elemis number. Acting as a primer or radiant booster, acai and purple orchid are combined to create a luminous and energised complexion.
£35 www.elemis.com
BOBBI BROWN EXTRA BRIGHT ADVANCED MOISTURE CREAM
Boost your skin with this advanced Bobbi Brown cream, which uses the brand’s SuperCitrus Complex to boost moisture and radiance levels. Diminishing dullness, discolourations and dark spots, it strengthens skin for a fresh and healthy finish.
£64.50 www.bobbibrown.co.uk
L’OCCITANE PIVOINE SUBLIME PERFECTING ESSENCE
Reveal better skin with this advanced serum that’s made from natural plant sugars. Refining skin texture, pores will be tightened, radiance will be enhanced and skin will be smoother – the dream!
ESTEE LAUDER ENLIGHTEN DARK SPOT CORRECTING NIGHT SERUM
If dark spots or redness is getting you down, give this overnight serum a go. Its advanced technology helps to blast imperfections and unwanted marks, leaving skin even-toned, super soft and naturally radiant.
Feature: Kathryn Lewsey