Afterglow

You might be surprised to know that one of the things people subconsciously use to judge age is how bright a complexion is. According to leading Melbourne dermatologist Dr Eleni Yiasemides, brightness, or radiance, as it’s often referred to, is key to looking more youthful, no matter how many lines are on your face. “As you age, your skin becomes duller, which is related to the collagen and water content diminishing,” she explains. “Brightening products can help to maintain the luminosity of the skin, or its reflective quality, by reducing pigmentation, as well as exfoliating and boosting cell turnover.” The best ingredients? Vitamin C, which boosts collagen and elastin production and reduces pigmentation, alpha hydroxy acids (including glycolic and lactic), which gently exfoliate and balance your complexion, and vitamin A (aka retinol), which increases cell turnover, ensuring light bounces off your skin more evenly. Want to look as bright as you feel?

Try these:

BIOLOGI BF RESTORE FACE & BODY SERUM Containing pure vitamin C from native Australian finger lime, this natural serum effectively reduces pigmentation.

From $12.73, biologi.com.au

ELUCENT ANTI AGEING DAY MOISTURISER

This clever SPF 50+ cream contains alpha hydroxy acids and skin-loving vitamins to increase hydration and improve texture and tone. $49.99, Chemist Warehouse L’ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT LASER PURE RETINOL NIGHT SERUM This serum goes to work while you sleep, helping to reduce pigmentation and wrinkles and even out your complexion. $51.95, Chemist Warehouse