That Hollywood glow?
THE RISE AND RISE OF VEGAN SKINCARE
peel. Then a special glow-boosting solution is applied and light therapy is used to stimulate collagen production, soften wrinkles and reduce pore size.
From £500.
LUNCHTIME LASER
Perfect just before a big event, a lunchtime laser treatment is a quick way to tighten skin and leave it with a soft glow. The new lasers are gentle on the skin, require no recovery time at all and each 30-minute treatment will tone skin as new collagen is formed. Cool Skin Rejuvenation Laser is the most popular as it instantly tones, tightens and softens wrinkles. From £350 a session. For advice on cosmetic surgery, consult your GP. For more of Lesley’s tips check out lesleyreynolds.com TURN BACK TIME: Basic Instinct star Sharon Stone has glowing skin VEGAN skincare is one of the fastest-growing beauty trends. Bursting with natural ingredients, it tackles skin concerns without using animal by-products such as honey, beeswax, lanolin or collagen.
These ranges tend to be gentle on the skin too, so are ideal if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin.
However, this doesn’t mean they don’t work just as hard in terms of delivering results.
Here are our favourite vegan skin treats.
Stripped Calendula & Mandarin Hot Cloth Cleanser, £15 (strippedskincare. co.uk) is great for oily skin as it helps balance sebum production and prevent breakouts.
Kiss The Moon After Dark Sleep Balm, £16 (kissthemoon.com) is an aromatherapy balm blended with jasmine and sandalwood to help slow down a busy mind and aid peaceful sleep. Nudestix Nudies Tinted Blur Stick, £28 (cultbeauty.co.uk) smooths skin and blurs imperfections. Easy to use, this cream-to-powder stick should be dabbed on skin wherever you need coverage and leaves a soft glow.
Laura Geller Filter First Foundation, £30 (debenhams.com) feels weightless but provides medium-to-full coverage for a smooth, flawless finish. It is packed with light-diffusing crushed pearl and antioxidant-rich ingredients including aloe vera and vitamin E.