Skincare stars

SAY GOODBYE TO SOAP

Good old soap has never been that good to the skin, leaving it stripped, dry and irritated. Swap yours for Gallinée Cleansing Bar, £9.90, which is just as simple to use, but is soap-free and gentler, protecting the skin’s good bacteria while removing the bad. It suits all skin types (even sensitive) and you can use it on the body, too.

CULT CREAMS

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a new beauty brand, and this spring sees Hollywood facialist Kate Somerville’s range finally hitting the UK. As well as

A-list fans, (including future princess Meghan Markle), one Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, £72, is sold every five minutes in the US. We’re expecting the brightest skin of our lives.

BRIGHTEN UP

Regular exfoliation is the key to a healthy glow, and the best way to get it is with an acid toner. Less scary than they sound, these work by gently dissolving the bonds that hold dead cells to the surface of the skin, and are often kinder than particle-packed face scrubs, which can tear the skin’s surface. The latest versions are designed to be swept on daily, though we suggest starting with a few times a week. Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £25, and Glossier Solution, £19, both brighten, smooth and hydrate all skin types.