#5
SKINREDNESS AND
DISCOMFORT LIKE
ITCHING, DRYNESS
AND STINGING
Unless you have an
allergy or skin condition
likeeczema and rosacea,
skinsensitivity is most
tenthe result of
nvironmental factors
kewind, dust and
oyo-ing temperatures,
lifestyle ones like
ress, dehydration and
ckof sleep.
WHAT TO ADD: A
roduct with soothing,
ydrating and repairing
enefits that will help
rengthen skin’s barrier
nction. Avoid thick,
clusive formulas as
eycan be too heavy for
agileskin and are likely
contain cosmetic
mulsifiers and fillers.#3
COMPLEXION IS
LACKLUSTRE AND
TIRED
Pollutants, dehydration,
sleep deprivation,
stress, diet – there’s a
host of factors that can
lead to sluggish blood
circulation and skin
turnover, making you
look less than brilliant.
WHAT TO ADD:
First up, a chemical
exfoliant to get rid of
dead skin that’s making
your complexion dull,
rough and uneven –
they penetrate deeper
than facial scrubs and
bring about more even
exfoliation. Follow
with a product that
offers loads of skin-
plumping moisture and
brightening ingredients.
#4
PORESARE
ENLARGED AND SKIN
LOOKS ROUGH
Just returned from a
sun-drenched holiday
or recovering from a
recent breakout? Maybe
you’ve been slack with
moisturising, or makeup
is clogging your skin. If
your natural skin type
isn’t oily or combination,
the visible pores and
coarse skin could be due
to UV damage, dryness-
induced sagging or heavy
makeup.
WHAT TO ADD:
Smooth skin with a scrub
or peel first, then work in
a hydrating and balancing
moisturiser – preferably
with mattifying
properties as well – to
plump skin and restore
its natural oil-water
balance. And make sure
your foundation is non-
comedogenic.Peter Thomas Roth
Cucumber De-Tox Bouncy
Hydrating Gel, $90
Refreshing and soothing,
this oil-free moisturiser
with a matte fi nish has
antioxidant vitamins and
hyaluronic acid to prevent
moisture loss.Fresh Umbrian Clay Oil-
Free Lotion, $65.
A lightweight moisturiser
with mineral-rich clay
to absorb impurities
that may lead to clogged
pores, it also helps to
curb oil and shine.Estee Lauder Advanced
Night Repair Intensive
Recovery Ampoules, $200
This concentrate supports
skin’s natural recovery
processes and reduces
visible signs of irritation
overnight.Lancome Advanced
Genifi que Sensitive Dual
Concentrate, $120
Combines ferulic acid,
vitamin E and centella
asiatica – three highly
effective antioxidants and
skin-healers – to strengthen
skin and protect against
future discomfort.Dr Dennis Gross Alpha
Beta Universal Daily Peel,
$27-$135
Suitable for sensitive skin
and chemical peel noobs,
this two-step DIY peel
exfoliates with gentle acids
and nourishes with anti-
ageing actives like retinol
and vitamin E.Shiseido White Lucent
Overnight Cream &
Mask, $120
Its rich, comforting
formula locks in
moisture, while a
brightening complex
targets dark spots and
uneven skin tone. oft
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