BRIGHTEN UP

A glowing complexion doesn’t happen by accident. Smart skincare is the key to unlocking radiance.

TAKE YOUR VITAMINS

The powerhouse ingredient that belongs in every skin-brightening regimen is the potent antioxidant vitamin C. It helps reduce inflammation and irregular pigmentation, while handily promoting collagen production. Some of the most effective formulas we’ve discovered include Sunday Riley’s C.E.O. Glow, $114 (1), a lightweight oil; ESK Skincare’s C-Forte 2+, $95 (3), with vitamin E and ferulic acid; and Drunk Elephant’s C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum, $111 (4), which nourishes while gently exfoliating.

LIGHT TOUCH

Without moisture, skin looks lacklustre. When we want a hit of hydration, nothing kicks-up glow faster than 111Skin’s Rose Gold Face Mask, $35 (6), which saturates skin with hyaluronic acid and peptides, alongside other skin-nourishing ingredients. Also look for daily brightening formulas such as Verso’s Daily Glow, $74 (2), which increases radiance by restoring skin with retinol and soothing inflammation with vitamin B3.

BUFF AWAY

One reason our skin becomes dull and looks more fatigued is the natural build-up of dead skin cells. A simple way to boost turnover and get to the radiant skin beneath is with a weekly exfoliating formula. One of our favourites is the Eve Lom Rescue Peel Pads, $106 (7), with naturally derived AHA, PHA and BHA acids to leave skin looking and feeling significantly smoother. The pads also contain marshmallow and perennial flower to soothe and calm irritated skin.

CLEAR SAILING

One of the hurdles to looking more radiant is hyperpigmentation, which makes skin appear mottled and prematurely aged. To even skin-tone, Is Clinical Whitening Lightening Serum, $126.50 (9), is packed with powerful botanical extracts that buff and brighten, Sisley’s Phyto-Blanc Le

Soin Brightening Protective Moisturiser, $420 (5), helps to fade spots, and Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum, $109 (8), balances complexion with niacinamide and salicylic acid.