Brighter-looking skin, a hint of a clean tropical-scented self-tan, and the latest eye cream to refresh and revitalise your peepers. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the newest skincare innovations to try this autumn.
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Makeup with skincare benefits best describes this new primer. Yes, it brightens the skin. The brand says it has 20 billion prismatic illuminators in the formula and hydrates thanks to vitamin C and three types of hyaluronic acid in the blend. So if your skin looks dull, and you want your foundation to last all day, this primer promises to benefit any skin type, even oily at any age - especially;y if you dot it on the high points of the face as a highlighter over foundation - that’s a win. It’s also fragrance and silicone-free.
The clever cosmetic chemists at Mecca have a raft of products to pull inspiration from when creating their home brand, and this new retinol serum is one of them. They call it a skin-transforming complex with 0.25 per cent retinol, a potent form of vitamin A that helps smooth lines and curb breakout, and all that happens while you sleep. In addition, this serum contains no alcohol, oil or silicones.
With extracts rich in antioxidants like ginkgo biloba leaf extract, perilla, and wild thyme promote the famous Ultimune skin-strengthening formula that firms and protects the skin, while the ImuMoisture extract revitalises and refreshes the delicate skin under the eyes - halleluja.
ELIZABETH ARDEN ADVANCED CERAMIDE LIGHT, 60-PIECES, $169.
One of the best things about the new Advanced Light Ceramide Capsules is how quickly they absorb. Their barrier-strengthening and pore-perfecting power is second to none, and the lineup of ingredients is impressive. Ceramides, the component Elizabeth Arden is famous for in a range of skin-boosting capsules, help keep the skin’s barrier healthy and functioning well. While cyclopeptide boosts collagen production, and Hemisqualane, a bio-fermented sugarcane extract, helps hydrate, balance and correct skin clarity. These capsules are ideal for any age and all skin types, including combination and oily.
It’s not until you use cuticle oil that you realise how beneficial it is to your nails. This newbie is made from bio-sourced green oil. In this little bottle, there is a blend of the best - including sweet almond, walnut, coconut, baobab, and passion fruit oils - say hello to long, strong nails and well-hydrated cuticles. This oil is available online only.
PURETAN RAPID TAN LOTION, $30.
We have found a faux tan made for dry or more mature skin, and you can control the colour to stay bronzed all year round! Depending on how long you leave this lotion on - an hour for a light tan or three hours for that on-holiday look. This plant-based formula is stacked with aloe vera, hibiscus flower and Kakadu plum extracts, coconut oil, green tea vitamin C and the moisture magnet hyaluronic acid. Most importantly, it’s tropical scent masks that fake tan odour. There are several different formulations for the face and body, a Tan Eraser and Body Cream, and tanning mitts for the body and face.
Ideal for Christmas gifting.