CONCENTRATED SKINCARE

This really is the year that embraced solid formula. Although Clinique Facial Soap, £15.50, John Lewis & Partners, has been around for decades, it’s a global bestseller for a reason – it just works! Gentle but still effective, it’s a brilliant cleanser for all skin types. Skin Proud Unplug Pore Detox Mask, £12.95, Boots, is a pampering but potent mask for troublesome skin. It uses

pink clay to draw out impurities, and we especially like the mess-free application

– just swipe straight onto skin. You can even buy solid night creams. SBTRCT Rejuvenating Night Balm, £32, sbtrct. co.uk, uses retinoid blended with squalane to leave skin looking plump without drying it out.