OF THE ESSENCE

If you want to make the most of your skincare routine, a hard-working essence could be what you need. Not to be confused with a toner, an essence tends to feature a host of active ingredients that help prep skin for the following steps in your routine. Here are three of our current favourites: Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence is powered by game-changing enzymes that work to restore skins’ brightness and clarity; Shiseido Smart Beauty Water’s multitasking formula cleanses, hydrates and primes skin all at once;

YSL Pure Shots Hydra-Bounce Essence-In-Lotion

boosts hydrating with a blend of vitamins E and B3.

NEW ON SHELF

Medik8 Cream Cleanse is a velvety cleanser, infused with natural shea butter and plant saponins, that removes excess oil, dirt and make-up (even around the eyes) without upsetting the pH balance of the skin. It is also non-comedogenic so it won’t clog pores, and the inclusion of glycerin nourishes and hydrates to reveal visibly healthy-looking and soft skin.

EYE SPY

Stress can manifest itself on our skin and the delicate skin around the eyes can be the first area to suffer. Sisley’s Black Rose collection’s new edition is formulated to restore youthfulness to the eye area. Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid reinvigorates and restores radiance. Is all that screen time showing around your eyes? Dr LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Complex S8 Undereye Recovery works quickly to revitalise tired eyes with its nourishing serumbased formulation. Don’t put up with under-eye puffiness. OCosmedics Native Collagen No Baggage Eye Masks make under-eye bags history.

THE AT-HOME SPA ESSENTIALS

A trip to the spa often means indulging in some much-needed me time. Taking some time to transform your bathroom or beauty routine into your very own at-home spa plus spa treatments means you can reap all the benefits of relaxation. Use a mesmerising scent that transports you somewhere calming – try Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Candle or Jo Malone London Lavender & Musk Diffuser. Take your at-home facials to the next level by including the Omorovicza Rose Quartz Facial Roller which works to smooth and de-puff skin. Don’t forget to pamper your body too – Natio Spirit Desert Lime & Salt Coffee Scrub will help keep skin hydrated.