High-powered super serums to brighten up dull complexions
Many of us swap our day cream for something a bit richer when the winter chill starts to set in and our complexions begin to show signs of dryness and dullness, but did you know that adding a serum into your nightly routine could make all the difference?
Packed with nourishing ingredients and actives that not only moisturise but boost your skin’s resilience and radiance, a serum is like a multivitamin that works from the outside in.
Applied after cleansing but before moisturising, they are designed to target specific concerns, and there are clever new formulations coming out all the time, so it’s worth trying a few to find your perfect match.
These are the latest super serums we’re banking on in the battle against sluggish seasonal skin. Not content to rest on its wrinkle-busting laurels, In- deed Labs has upgraded its much-loved Snoxin serum with Snoxin II, which uses a trio of Botox-like peptides to plumpuptheskinand smooth out fine lines. You should see results within two hours that continue to improve over four weeks. Not bad at all for less than £25. When beauty guru
Abi Cleeve, the brains behind the brilliant Ultrasun, revealed she was launching her own skincare range, we knew it was going to be good. And it is. Skinsense serum uses the same slow release lamellar technology as the sunscreen to deliver long-lasting hydration, plus a high dose of that all-important hyaluronic acid. technology that means the formulas adapt to each person’s skin needs. The fast-acting Intensive Face Serum is particularly impressive, with trials showing it gave more than half of testers a more youthful appearance after just 24 hours of use. Another hydration hero, Peter Thomas Roth’s Cloud Serum contains a massive 75% hyaluronic acid, plus silk proteins, moisture-binding Sodium PCS and essential minerals to support your skin’s function. Do you find that stress takes its toll on your complexion, not just your mood? Aenea’s calming serum releases a neuropeptide that counteracts the effects of cortisol, the hormone produced when we’re stressed, causing inflammation and dullness.
Plus, it protects against pollution, so you can expect more luminosity and less redness in two weeks.