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The simple product advances you need to geget across

When it comes to exciting new beauty products and innovations, the options are endless – but which ones are worth the hype?

If your conventional skin and hair care isn’t quite hitting the mark, we’ve taken out the guesswork and rounded up the newest products to refresh your routine.

SWAP FACE MASK WITH SHEET MASK

Sheet masks masks, one of the biggest trends from Korea, are essentially a fabric or foil doused in serum that covers your face – Phantom Of The Opera

style. “Sheet masks, especially foil ones, promote faster absorption of serum – up to 10 times faster than traditional masks,” says director of Skin Republic Samantha Wilson. Not only is there no mess, they’re quick, and have a formula for every skin concern.

TRY 1 Skin Republic Youthfoil Mask $14.99 2 Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio-cellulose Zinc Mask $89

SWAP CREAM MOISTURISER WITH GEL

Creams, oils and lotions have had their moment – the latest skincare texture to hit the shelves is gel. Rising to fame in the Korean beauty market, “gels are best suited to combination to oily skin types or those suffering from skin dehydration due to air conditioning, lifestyle or climate,” says brand manager for L’occitane Australia Julie Chan. Light and quickly absorbed, gels are great for the daytime and gel-based creams are perfect for night – even for those with the most sensitive skin! TRY 1 Burt’s Bees Skin Nourishment Gel $29.95 2 L’occitane Aqua Reotier Ultra Thirst-quenching Gel

SWAP SHAMPOO WITH A BAR

Aside from being easy to travel with, a shampoo bar is long-lasting and gentle due to the lack of chemicals and sulphates that can dry out the hair or cause build up, which are often found in traditional

SWAP EYE CREAM WITH EYE OIL

Traditionally, eye creams and serums have reigned supreme, but now eye oil is stepping into the limelight. “Oils that contain fatty acids and minerals are great at targeting skin rejuvenation and fine lines,” says the founder of Salt By Hendrix Skincare Kellie Collis. hair cleansers. To use, simply wet your hair and rub the bar on the root area as you usually would to lather. Remember to store this on a rack in the shower that is drainable to let the bar dry between uses.

TRY 1 Ethique Damage Control Shampoo Bar $24.95 2 Lush Jumping Juniper Shampoo Bar $14.95 “We’re obsessed with the benefits of acai oil,” she says. “It’s well known for being a superfood, but also has amazing minerals, vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants that aid in anti-ageing and promote skin growth,” Kellie explains. Gently massage in a “c” shape around the eye area both morning and night.

TRY 1 Salt By Hendrix Eye Oil $24.95 2 Kora Organics Noni Eye Oil $49.95