beauty secrets
The nine skincare saviours you didn’t know you needed – from just £2
Super serum
A savvy serum can do it all and the new Nivea Q10 Dual Action Serum, £16.99, in our opinion, is a gamechanger. It features the brand’s famous Q10 ingredient to promote collagen, as well as new technology GLYCOSTOP™, that stops a sugary diet from depleting our collagen stores. Yes, you read that right – a high-sugar diet will weigh down collagen molecules, causing loss of elasticity, radiance, and firmness. This serum will prevent this, rebuild lipid barriers, and boost collagen production.
Take it all off
One of the most important steps in your daily routine is to cleanse thoroughly every morning and night, doing a double cleanse each evening – using the same product twice – to erase the grime of the day. This will prevent dirt, oils and dead skin cells from clogging your pores. Cleansing will also boost your skin’s hydration and balance its PH levels. With the summer fast approaching, choose a thinner consistency like the new Charlotte Tilbury Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser, from £12. Boosted with hyaluronic acid and a peptide complex, its cream-to-foam-to-milk formula is lightweight and pro-ageing.
A tight squeeze
New launch
Hormonal changes can bring about adult acne. It may be tempting to pop a pimple but this won’t get rid of the problem, in fact, it will make it worse. Squeezing can push bacteria deeper into the skin, which will cause irritation and inflammation. Instead apply a Mario Badescu Drying Patch, £17, for an on-the-spot remedy to treat and calm the problem area overnight.
Supercharged SPF
Not all sunscreens are created equally. Make sure you are applying a high factor – no less than SPF 30 – all year round. Choose a product that harnesses the power of broad spectrum, protecting against UVAs and UVBs with additional antioxidant properties, all of which will prevent the onset of ageing. We recommend Hello Sunday The Mineral One, £25. It’s a lightweight serum that blends seamlessly into the complexion, leaving no chalky residue.
Little & often
At least twice a week, take time to exfoliate your face. A liquid exfoliator is less harsh and will trick your complexion into regenerating, stimulating cell turnover, combating the signs of ageing. Damp a cotton pad with Paula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant, £35, and apply to clean skin before bed. It’s specifically designed to tackle skin ag
