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What do I look for when my skin needs a boost? Revive‘s Enzyme Essence Daily Rejuvenating Treatment is top of my list. A minimalist’s dream with maximalist results, the lightweight essence combines hydration with a gentle exfoliation of pineapple and papaya enzymes. Unlike most acid-based toners, it refines texture without irritating the skin. Use it daily or in my case a couple of times a week to dissolve dullness.
dior Capture OX-C Treatment Day Cream, £97 for 50ml
Agustino Bader The Hydrogel Mask, £25 for a single, £140 for six
The meadow‘s Skin Caviar Liquid Lift is a similar shortcut to achieving a youthful complexion. The silky serum harnesses micronutrients from caviar to firm, lift and tighten skin, ideal for those seeking a visible transformation without the invasiveness of more intensive treatments. Then, after I’ve hydrated the skin with a hydrating serum, I use a brightening cream to seal the deal. Dior Capture OX-C Treatment Day Cream energizes and hydrates with a blend of hyaluronic acid. Part of a new line inspired by regenerative medicine, it softens and plumps the complexion by enhancing type I collagen.
Before a party or a big meeting, I opt for Aman Essentials‘Purifying active marine mask, which feels like a spa retreat – luxurious and relaxing. Enriched with seaweed and mineral-rich oils, it not only cleanses, but rebalances. I mix the powder formula into a paste with rose water or a refreshing toner and massage my skin to draw out impurities, leaving it clear but calm. For an even quicker fix, I use a cloth mask. Augustinus Bader’s Hydrogel Mask is saturated with the brand’s signature TFC8 complex and clings comfortably to your every contour, allowing your skin to absorb every drop.
Sensai Total Lip Treatment, £101 for 15ml
Chantecaille Rose de Mai Eye Lift, £134 for 15ml
Meanwhile, for brighter, more rested eyes, I recommend Chantecaille’s Rose de Mai Eye Lift, the hidden hero of my bag. With its cooling applicator, the rosewater-infused formula applies beautifully under makeup and instantly brightens and de-puffs. Likewise, taking care of your lips can make a difference. Once I’ve had my last kiss goodnight, I apply a pimple-sized drop of Sensai’s Total Lip Treatment on and around my lips. It melts like butter and delivers nutrition that extends to the fine lines around your mouth. It’s a gentle reminder that even the smallest details deserve a treat.
However, when in doubt, nothing is more transformative than a swipe of nutrient-rich concealer. Westman Workshop‘s Vital Skincare Concealer is a game-changer and blurs the line between makeup and skincare. Its creamy, buildable formula conceals imperfections while nourishing under-eye skin, delivering coverage that looks like me, only brighter and more radiant.