Moisturisers are great for hydration, but if you need a little more help, turn to these serums, eye creams and sunscreens to really tackle skin concerns.
Prepping the skin for absorption of the skincare products that follow your regime, the HERA Cell Essence, $80 (150 ml), optimises skin hydration levels to nourish parched skin without leaving any sticky feeling behind.
Tie: The Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, $130 (30 ml), is a potent anti-ageing serum that works to address key signs of ageing like radiance, elasticity, firmness, skin tone, and smoothness.
Formulated with salicylic acid, the Acnes25 Medicated Lotion, $18.90 (100 ml), deep cleanses pores to reduce the occurrence of pimples, while isopropyl methylphenol eliminates acne-causing bacteria.
Effective at hydrating and maintaining the pH level of skin, the MTM Custom-Blended Harmonious Toner, $98 (156 ml), also contains powerful antioxidants to strengthen and protect skin’s barrier function.
The lightweight and water-like formula of the Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence, $143 (150 ml), refines, moisturises and preps the complexion for skincare products that follow your regime.
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The Porcelain HA+ Serum, $198 (30 ml), is an oil-free hydrator that boosts your skin’s moisture, improve its natural resilience and calms irritation.
Filled with ingredients like nano-Astaxanthin, nano-Lycopene, resveratrol, Royal Jelly, elastin and collagen, the Astalift Renewal Essence Destiny, $98 (30 ml), helps restore hydration
to skin.
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Splurge: Utilising extracts from ginseng root, stems, seed and leaves, the Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum, $265 (50 ml), uses a patented delivery system to help these nourishing ingredients penetrate skin effectively.
Made with 10.5 per cent L-Ascorbic acid and 2 per cent Ascorbyl Glucoside, the Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate 12.5%, $105 (50 ml), plumps skin with vitamin C, which helps improve skin texture and reduce pigmentation without affecting its hydration levels.
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The Dior Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose, $350 (30 ml), is the first nourishing supplement to recharge your skin with exceptional energy. Its next-generation texture offers the penetrating power of a serum and the comfort of an oil.
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Suspended within the lightweight L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Oil-in-Serum, $89 (30 ml), is the precious oil made from the Immortelle flower that deeply hydrates to refresh tired and fatigued skin.
The stabilised vitamin C within the Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum, $189 (30 ml), gently sloughs off skin to improve the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation.
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The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+, $42.90 (40 ml), controls sebum levels while unclogging pores
to help reduce the occurrence of pimples.
Formulated with highly efficacious lactic acid, the Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, $223 (50 ml), gently exfoliates and smoothens skin for an overall radiant complexion.
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Formulated with soothing, yet potent ingredients, the Declaré Anti-Irritation Serum, $130 (50 ml), reduces skin redness and irritation while protecting it against external aggressors.
Based on your skin concerns, each alche{me} Personalised Eye Serum, $65 (15 ml), is formulated to target them. The lightweight texture and fragrance-free formula means it’s suitable for sensitive skin as well.
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With a lightweight texture that absorbs easily, the Crème Simon Brightening Multi-Benefits Eye Treatment, $68 (15 ml), also comes with a massaging applicator to soothe fatigue and improve circulation.
Formulated to soothe and hydrate the delicate eye area, the Kanebo Refining Eye Serum, $116 (15 ml), plumps up fine lines and wrinkles to improve the overall texture of skin.
The JYUNKA Ageless Eye, $142 (15 ml), not only targets skin concerns associated with the eye area like dark circles, wrinkles and sagging, but also strengthens the lashes so that there are
less fall-outs.
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Fast absorbing and hydrating, the Clair SKIN SOLUTIONS Ultra-Light Sunblock SPF 50+ PA++++, $56 (30 ml), offers well-rounded protection against sun damage. Plus, it’s formulated without alcohol, parabens and mineral oils – perfect for sensitive skin.
Besides offering a broad-spectrum protection against ultraviolet damage, the Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Hydrating Shield, $99 (40 ml), is also formulated with antioxidants to help skin defend against free radical damage.
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Protect yourself from UV rays and prevent the appearance of dark spots with Vichy UV Protect Anti-shine Cream, $36 (40 ml), Vichy’s first anti-shine and hydrating cream.
The Eau Thermale Avène – Very High Protection Fluid Fragrance Free SPF50+, $49.90 (50 ml), is a physical sunscreen which reflects UV rays. Its formula is also eco-friendly, and doesn’t cause damage to marine life.
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