Beauty Tips: Problem-Solving Skincare That Works
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Ellie Spicer
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Soothe sensitive skin
Sensitive, or sensitised skin can be a symptom of many things, but dehydration is normally a key suspect. Start by calming things down with REN's Evercalm Day Cream. Packed with anti-oxidants, this anti-inflammatory formula focusses on protecting your skin from pollution and free radical damage. For even more dewiness, look to Fresh Element's High Life hydrating serum in the morning, then swap in the Woman & Home Beauty award-winning Non-Stop Dew Drops ultra-lightweight oil at night. A dab of Elizabeth Arden's iconic Eight Hour Cream is a game-changer for particularly irritated areas.
Get your glow back
Bye bye dull skin: these saviours are here to bring the brightness. Fresh Element's Dream Clean balm is packed with vitamins C and E to reveal brighter, hydrated skin in just one use. At night, follow up with Fresh Element's Sunshine Tonic – a glycolic acid-boosting formula that gently sweeps away dead skin cells. Origins' Ginzing Serum features both vitamin C and green coffee seeds to really get your glow on. For a finishing touch, massage in Clinique's Moisture Surge (infused with SPF 25) for up to 100 hours of plump, hydrated skin.
The ultimate anti-ageing skincare routine
When starting an age-defying routine, always go easy – remember your skin could easily become sensitised by these powerful ingredients – and most products benefit from being used at night. Start your evening routine with Emma Hardie's Moringa Cleansing Balm (we can't rave about this enough), then gently layer on Formula's Prevent & Brighten face mask. This dual-action mask features both BHA derivatives and retinoid complex to resurface the skin and encourage cell turnover, while Alpine Willow Bark sooths and balances. Once removed, layer Murad's Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, packed with hard-working retinoid complex, then look to Prai's famed neck and decolletage crème to give those areas some love too.
Published 10.2.2025
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