THE LUXE LIST: FIRMING & TONING BODY TREATMENTS
There’s nothing quite like smothering your skin with a rich and indulgent cream. These gorgeous products are a real treat for your body and will even work to firm and tone skin. Result!
MICHAEL KORS INDULGENT BODY CRÈME
Michael Kors always gets it just right in the fragrance department and this lovely number will leave your skin smelling absolutely incredible. On top of that, it conditions and softens even the driest of skins, as well as leaving a gorgeous luminous glow.
L’OCCITANE ALMOND SUPPLE SKIN OIL
Almond is a fab ingredient for softening skin and this product is made up of over 50% of almond oil. On top of that, there’s omega 3 and 6 that will work to really nourish skin, as well as leaving it firmer and smoother. Plus, its spray application means this product will effortlessly sink into skin.
KIEHL’S SUPERBLY RESTORATIVE ARGAN BODY LOTION
Enriched with the super moisturising argan oil, this divine lotion instantly improves your skin’s tone and texture. Once applied, it thoroughly hydrates skin and restores softness.
£30 www.kiehls.co.uk
BOBBI BROWN EXTRA SOOTHING BALM
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This dreamy cream can be used on pretty any dry area. Formulated with avocado, geranium and rosemary oils, it will instantly hydrate lips, cuticles and heels. And it can even be dabbed lightly over make-up for a healthy, dewy finish.
NUBO LASER ERASER STRETCH MARK INTELLIGENT SOLUTION
Created to target stubborn stretch marks, this advanced blend combines a powerful mix of peptides, vitamins and hydrating plant extracts. It’s proven to increase collagen and elastin production, meaning skin is smoother and stretch marks are faded, as well as prevention of new ones occurring.
£149 www.nubo.com
CHANEL BODY EXCELLENCE FIRMING AND REJUVENATING CREAM
Rich and luxurious, this stunning cream works to improve elasticity and skin’s texture, leaving it looking younger and feeling smoother. As well as its anti-ageing benefits, its yummy wild rose, lily of the valley and jasmine blend will leave skin delicately scented.
RODIAL BEE VENOM 24 CARAT GOLD BODY SOUFFLÉ
Although it’s pricy, this luxe cream is actually infused with real 24 carat gold. On top of this, there’s plumping bee vemon and moisturising hyaluronic acid that combined will plump and firm the dermis. It also stimulates cell turnover, revealing a younger and luminous complexion.
£190 www.rodial.co.uk
SKINCEUTICALS BODY TIGHTENING CONCENTRATE
Highly concentrated, this tightening formula will firm sagging skin, as well as providing a cooling hydration to the body. It redefines your body’s contours and is perfect for using on the likes of your thighs and bum.
£56.50 www.skinceuticals.com
EMMA HARDIE SUPER RICH BODY BUTTER
This comforting body butter is formulated with a whole array of hydrating ingredients like marine actives, shea butter and Inca Inchi oils. It instantly softens and conditions the skin, as well as improving skin’s elasticity and suppleness.
CAUDALIE CONTOURING CONCENTRATE
Made up of 100% plant oils, this gorgeous concoction sinks instantly in to skin. Firming and hydrating, it also leaves a glowing sheen to your skin – perfect for a Saturday night out!
PALMER’S COCOA BUTTER FORMULA BUST CREAM
Perfect for post-pregnancy or after losing weight, this cream targets the bust area, working to firm and tone skin. Cocoa butter, shea butter and vitamin E make up this gel-like cream that will improve suppleness and elasticity.
£4.10 www.boots.com
BURT’S BEES RADIANCE BODY LOTION
Royal jelly and sunflower oil are piled into this rich and nourishing number. Its light-reflecting formula will enhance your skin’s natural glow and leave it feeling silky soft.
£9.99 www.boots.com
Kathryn Lewsey