LOVE: TATCHA SKIN MIST
A mist may seem like an added extra, but is actually an essential part of your beauty and wellness routine. To be used throughout the day, Tatcha’s Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is a multifunctional spray-on moisturiser that works hard to deliver an instant boost of hydration. This can be offering a wake-up call in the morning, a mid-afternoon refresh or simply if you feel like your skin needs a little boost. Fast-absorbing, you can be travelling, sitting at your desk or standing in front of your vanity. Adding a mist to your routine also allows you a moment to yourself. Take a deep breath, spritz two to three times, six inches from your face and let all your stresses disappear.
Hailing from Japan, Tatcha formulas are crafted from pure kind-to-skin ingredients following the rituals of the geisha. Founder Victoria Tsai learnt from one that beauty begins in the heart and the mind. Each formula draws upon this sentiment whilst working with cutting-edge technology to deliver effective results. The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is infused with Tatcha’s Hadasei-3™, a complex of double-fermented Uji green tea, Akita rice and Mozuku algae. This trio of active ingredients helps detoxify, nourish and renew the complexion whilst also fighting premature signs of ageing.
Believing that time is a gift – another lesson taught by the geisha – the team have pledged to align their language with their values. This includes removing the term ‘anti-ageing’ from their messaging and instead focusing on age management. This means working to achieve the best possible skin you can. In the theme of time, the Luminous Dewy Skin Mist can elevate your look swiftly. When used at the end of your skincare regimen, before makeup, it helps the application as your skin is hydrated, offering a smoother canvas to work on. It can also be used as a setting spray or can be used throughout the day to freshen your look without having to reach for your beauty bag and reapply. A luminous and dewy glow is desirable at any age, and as the mist promises, it really does deliver.
WANT: SUNDAY RILEY VITAMIN C CREAM
When it comes to using topical vitamin C in skincare, people fall into two categories – those that understand it and love it, and those that have been misinformed. Safe for most skin types and rarely causing irritation, effective formulas can offer a host of benefits. These include its photoprotective properties that help to stave off oxidative stresses throughout the day as well as protect against sunburn, dryness, photoaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, sagging, and helping to even out skin tone.
Not all vitamin C is created equal. The gold standard is THD Ascorbate, known for its powerful transformative powers and stablilty in cream form. Sunday Riley’s latest formula casts a spotlight on this. C.E.O. Afterglow is all about giving your skin a vibrant and firmer appearance. Slather on the lightweight moisturising gel cream – a non-greasy formula – day and night post cleansing and exfoliating, applying it to your face, neck, and décolletage. It also works perfectly as a base for makeup. But, before your start putting on your foundation, remember always to apply sunscreen.
Backing the powers of vitamin C and ensuring an effective result is a list of other potent ingredients. Ergothioneine is an amino acid with antioxidant properties that keep free radicals at bay and stabilise your dose of vitamin C. Sodium hyaluronate is known for its hydrating abilities that attract and bind water to the skin. Both are especially important in climates like that in the Arab world. To balance these out is lutein, derived from marigolds, for a boost of antioxidants while allantoin found in aloe adds moisture and essential oil neroli is uplifting.
The brand’s namesake founder is known for her belief that results should be instant. Joining the C.E.O family of formulas is no mean feat. Clinically proven, C.E.O Afterglow offers continuous hydration, meaning a plumper and more radiant complexion for 24 hours. Use it consistently for seven days, and you will notice that your skin is significantly brighter, and the texture and size of your pores have also considerably improved. Yes, there might be trends and miracle ingredients in the beauty world, but one thing is for sure, vitamin C is here to stay.
NEED: DERMALOGICA daily milkfoliant
The key to any successful skincare routine is ensuring you understand the formulas you use. Exfoliation is one of the most misinterpreted steps, especially when a product calls for daily use. This is due to some exfoliators stripping the skin of its natural oils or containing harmful ingredients like nut shells and seed fragments that lead to micro tears. Finding the right formula for you is your starting point. Joining the ranks of Dermalogica’s iconic Daily Microfoliant that has 30 years of understanding, Daily Milkfoliant has been created to suit all skin conditions. Whether you have dry, oily or sensitive concerns, you will be able to use it safely without compromising the health of your skin.
The second step is understanding how to use daily exfoliants effectively. A pre-cleanse is crucial to ensure all makeup residue, excess oil and other impurities from the day have been removed. This allows the exfoliant to get to work. A vegan formula, Daily Milkfoliant is packed with oat, coconut, and botanical extracts. These are rich in Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) that work alongside coconut milk to achieve smoother skin. In addition, papain extract has been harvested from Papaya, which provides exfoliating that gently remove dull, dead
skin cells that help resurface the skin. In turn, this allows your next skincare steps to do their job.
Arriving in a powder form, as the name suggests, with just a splash of water, it’s transformed into a rich, creamy lather. Apply to your face, avoiding the eye area and massage gently for one minute before rinsing off thoroughly. The formula is also packed with nourishing essential minerals alongside hyaluronic acid, so it begins the process of replenishing the skin’s moisture barrier. Follow with your regular routine ensuring you use a hydrating moisturiser.
Clinically proven, even after just one use, you will be able to see a noticeable difference in the smoothness of your skin. Added to this, once the dead skin cells are removed, a more vibrant complexion is revealed, and in the long term, the skin’s moisture barrier is replenished, leading to a healthier-looking and feeling complexion. As if you needed another reason to love Dermalogica’s Daily Milkfoliant, it is friendly to the planet, arriving housed in a bottle that’s crafted from 50 per cent recycled plastic.
