Spring is finally here and what better way to refresh your routine and address all your skin needs than with some new hero beauty products? From glow givers to blemish busters, Beauty Director Victoria Jowett shares her seasonal skin saviours – and to make life even easier, you can shop them all at Boots
THE LITTLE POT OF MAGIC
Ever since the launch of Dr.Jart+ in 2005, this colourcorrecting treatment has been a staple in cosmetic bags across the globe, thanks to a formula that soothes, calms and moisturises skin. The green cream might give you flashbacks of teen experiments with anti-redness primers, but don’t let that put you off. I promise you won’t end up looking like Princess Fiona from Shrek. (£127/100ml)
Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment, £19
THE INSTANT GLOW-UP
While it may sit at the pricier end of our beauty budgets, a touch of Drunk Elephant’s pot of gold(i) goes a long way. The light-reflecting pigments in this barrier-strengthening serum help achieve a subtle luminosity. Add a few drops to your favourite facial oil or moisturiser for a sheer and golden ‘glow from within’, or use it on its own for intensely shimmering skin without the glittery giveaway. (£117/100ml)
Drunk Elephant B-Goldi™
Bright Drops, £35
THE ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL SERUM
Clinically proven to target both oiliness and dryness, this silky serum is suitable for all skin types –yes, even those with acne, rosacea and sensitive skin. In order to maximise its effectiveness, be consistent with daily AM and PM application. The result will be visibly healthy and balanced-looking skin. (£74.53/100ml)
No7 Derm Solutions Skin Balancing Serum, £27.95
THE BLEMISH BUSTER
Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is a brightening ingredient often used in beauty products to help reduce the appearance of dark spots, as well as protect the skin from environmental stressors like pollution. So, if you’re suffering from post-acne marks or a compromised skin barrier, introduce a few drops of this breakthrough formula into your routine. Niacinamide beginners, take heed: try skin cycling (rotating your active ingredient with recovery time in between) to adjust to the high 10% concentration. (£106.63/100ml)
L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum, £31.99
THE SUPER QUENCHER
Parched skin? Give your complexion the drink it deserves with this hydrating face cream. The formula truly is a slam dunk
