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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream, €44.50, spas and salons nationwide, or see dermalogica.ie

We are bombarded these days with skincare science and new brands on the block. Don’t overlook stalwarts such as Dermalogica, though. They have upgraded this beloved product with new-fangled ingredients that promise to harness hydration in the skin, and all without bells, whistles or fragrance. “A skin friend,” said a panellist. “Softens, smooths and cushions my skin, and no faff about it.”