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Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence, €46, selected salons nationwide, or see dermalogica.ie

Redness is a real issue for Irish skin, particularly in the harsh chill of winter. This essence, which you apply like all the rest — after cleansing and before serum or moisturiser — promises to immediately calm redness and also boost the resilient barrier of the top layer of skin. It has licorice and oats to calm; aloe and sage to help with hydration; and protective lipids. “This has a gorgeous texture, and is instantly cooling and soothing,” said a panellist. “A welcome winter layer.”