British Vogue - 11.2019

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
BEAUTY BY NUMBERS

How to get your best complexion
T at every age, by Georgia Day

hese days, when it comes to
our skincare routines, we’re
pretty clued up. Searches
for “vitamin C skincare” on
Pinterest were up by 3,379 per cent
year-on-year in 2018; most of us know
our hyaluronic acid from our salicylic
acid; and we’re probably all aware
that we should be using an SPF daily.
However, knowing when to use which
products in order to best support
your skin is the real trick of the trade.
It’s also something that beauty giant
L’Oréal Paris has ploughed a lot of
time and funding into. The result
of a 30-year-long research project, its
Skin Atlas launched last year and
is a study that looks in detail at how
different skins age, taking into account
internal and external factors including
lifestyle, ethnicity and life-stage. The
goal, according to Dr Steve Shiel,
scientific director at L’Oréal, is to get
a better understanding of the skin in
order to create targeted products that
are more effective.

Zelens Daily Defence
Sunscreen SPF30, £55

Venn Moisture-Balance
Face Cleanser, £55

According to most experts, your 20s are the decade in which to
maintain and prevent, so hydration and sun protection are two absolute
necessities. Hyaluronic acid is the gold standard for this, and, best of all,
it works for every skin type and tone. Look for formulas that combine
molecular weights for both instant surface and deep-down hydration;
Tan-Luxe’s Super Glow is one such formula that also imparts a natural
sunkissed look. When it comes to preventative measures, SPF is non-
negotiable. “It is very important to prevent premature skin ageing as the last
step in our skincare regime,” advises dermatologist Dr Marko Lens.
Also common during your 20s is the onset of adult acne, even if it was
never a problem before. To help deal with this, look for products that
restore sebum balance, and soothe breakouts with salicylic acid and zinc.

Tan-Luxe Super Glow
Hyaluronic Self Tan
Serum, £35

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