Spring is the time for renewal, think blossoms, and high winds, for the skin can means dryness and irritation. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the latest skincare that will slot into any routine.
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Your skin can be the first to show signs of the new season, from dryness to dehydration, even breakouts, and irritation. Once spring rolls around, it's time to choose lighter options with face creams and makeup formulations, designed to combat the onslaught of humidity and sun damage. Here are some newbies that will soothe and protect, while slotting into any beauty routine.
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Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-blemish Concentrate, $35.
Anyone suffering breakouts you’re not alone, it can happen at any age or life stage. This new serum-like concentrate will calm that inflammation and prevent blemishes. The hero ingredient is Comedoclastin, derived from milk thistle, with Avène's silica-rich, natural thermal spring water, calms, and corrects. Used twice a day, it helps heal blemishes and leaves a matte-looking lightweight finish on the skin, ensuring your skin never looks greasy or oily, essential for anyone fighting excess oil and shine.
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-blemish Concentrate, $35.
Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF30 Dry Sunscreen, $115.
Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF30 Dry Sunscreen, $115.
The very best SPF protection, a mineral titanium dioxide screen, loaded into a clever buff-on weightless powder that offers broad-spectrum sunscreen for face, body and scalp. It is refillable and comes with the hand travel-friendly, built-in vegan brush. You can wear alone or over makeup- genius. Also available three canisters refills, $105.
Dr LeWinns Recoveredërm Gentle Skin-Protecting Toning Mist, $35.
Part of a full range for sensitive skin, this mist is alcohol-free and moisture-rich. An on-the-go spritz-on toner it will calm and refresh your skin post-cleansing or doing the day to relieve tightness and irritation. The formula is stacked with marine algae extract, Tazman berry that together calm and nourish the skin with a probiotic Complex heals and protects the skin's barrier keeping moisture in and external stresses out. Discover the full range here
Dr LeWinns Recoverëderm Gentle Skin-Protecting Toning Mist, $35
Environ Even More Sun Care + SPF15, $93
Environ Even More Sun Care + SPF15, $93.
Now is the time to commit to a daily dose of sunscreen, and the new generation zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mineral screen blend in this lightweight, matte sunblock protects your skin against both UVA and UVB. Environ say no sunscreen is completely effective in blocking the suns rays, which is why this formula is boosted with antioxidants carotenoids and vitamin E, which help to counteract the effects of free radical damage your skin is exposed to every day.
Shiseido Future Solution LX Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream, $799.
The prized Japanese Enmei herb found on Mount Koya; this herb will help regenerate ageing skin. Simultaneously, treasured green silk, spun by the Japanese oak moths, gives your complexion a brilliant lustre and an enviable glow
