A youthful glow is one of the most sought after looks at the moment, and the beauty world is embracing this trend with a bounty of offerings which help achieve lit from within skin. Below, we share some of the products that make will make skin look and feel decidedly dewy.
Toners
Ensuring the skin is hydrated is a non-negotiable part of glowing skin and this can come in the form of a hydrating toner, which adds a new level of moisture to the skin. The following toners offer hydration benefits and a dewy finish.
Try: Dermalogica Age Smart Antioxidant HydraMist and Murad Resurgence Hydrating Toner
Face masks
A nourishing face mask is another step which will aid in skin feeling nourished and plump. The ultimate pampering tool, they will act as a luxurious treat for the skin used weekly or more often if desired.
Try: Glow Lab Brightening Face Mask and kōtia Nourishing Cream Mask
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a wonder ingredient when it comes to brightening the skin and promoting luminosity. For this reason, there are a slew of serums and treatment products on offer, especially at this time of the year, as the cooler months are the ideal time to tackle pigmentation and dullness.
Try: Trilogy Vitamin C Booster Treatment and Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Glycolic peels
While the word peel can sound intimidating, at-home peels contain a lower level of active ingredients, such as glycolic, making them a gentler version to try on the couch versus a treatment in a salon.
Try: Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Retexturising Pads and Dr. LeWinn’s Reversaderm Corrective Skin Peel
Not just a gimmick, cleansing tools work to remove a higher level of dirt and grime, not to mention buff away dead skin cells with ease. Team one of these with a gel or foam cleanser and allow the oscillating brush to work its magic – it’s a great way to bring the spa to your home.
Try: Manicare Sonic Mini and Skinsmiths Dual Cleansing Brush
Exfoliators
It’s easy for our skin to become overloaded with dry, sluggish skin cells that don’t like to budge and for this reason; exfoliating your skin is an essential. As alternatives to an in-clinic microdermabrasion treatment, these gentle at-home versions will still have your skin feeling like a baby’s afterwards.
Try: Essano Superfoods Certified Organic Cinnamon Revitalising Face Exfoliator and Acure Brightening Facial Scrub
Sunscreen
Something skin experts will keep saying until they are blue in the face – sunscreen is an absolute essential for keeping your skin in peak condition. Protecting your face from the harsh elements, while very tricky with the ozone layer depletion over Australasia, will keep dullness at bay. Remember that even a cloudy day can cause damage.
Try: Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Defense SPF 50 and La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light SPF50+
Supplements
Collagen supplements have gained momentum lately thanks to their ability to help rebuild the structure of your skin from the inside out. Collagen comes in a range of forms including bovine, marine or plant-based. Adding a supplement in combination with a healthy diet can help to strengthen the building blocks of your skin which in turn allows for a healthier, fresher looking upper layer.
Try: MitoQ® Skin Support Complex and Swisse Ultiboost Radiant Skin
Retinol
A heavy hitter in anti-ageing, retinol will also target texture and tone of the skin. Retinol is an ingredient that your skin needs to get used to, so slowly increase the strength of the formula to avoid sensitivity.
Try: Environ Focus Care Youth + Concentrated Retinol Serum 1 and Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum
Makeup
And of course where would we be without makeup products to help achieve a glowing complexion? These gems, applied to your skin after skincare will help further, to give you that extra pop of radiance.
Try: Osmosis Highlighting Quad, Australis Cosmetics GRLBOSS Illuminating Finishing Spritz, Max Factor Miracle Glow Pro Illuminator and Nude by Nature Touch Of Glow Highlight Stick - Opal
Words: Sarah Simpson
