The Sunday Times - UK (2022-02-13

DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED This means that a

dermatologist has explored how the skin behaves

with a certain product and its ingredients. There’s

little regulation as it isn’t a standardised test, so the

value of this is questionable.

SHELF LIFE The length of time an unopened product

can be stored and be safe for use. It’s usually

anywhere from one to three years.

LEAPING BUNNY This is an internationally recognised

symbol that means a company has made a

commitment to help end animal testing by meeting

a set of rigorous criteria. It guarantees consumers

that no animal tests were used in the development

of a product that displays it.

RECYCLED The Mobius loop symbol of three arrows

means a container can be put into your recycling. The

main issue with cosmetics is when mixed materials

are used, so it’s likely that anything with a pump

won’t be recyclable.

VEGAN Vegan skincare means that no animal product

or by-product has been used in its formulation.

WHAT TO TRY Dirty Faace Cleanser, £23

Reach for this creamy gel cleanser when skin feels

congested. Zinc helps to ward off breakouts, while

vitamin C-packed grapefruit-seed oil brightens.

TRINNY LONDON

WHAT TO KNOW After four years of reinventing our

make-up bags, Trinny Woodall is now expanding into

skincare. Chapter one is two cleansers — one

balm and one gel — with the promise that she will be

rolling out plenty more this year.

WHAT TO TRY Be Your Best Enzyme Balm

Cleanser, £32 An ultra-luxurious oil-based balm,

created to remove the day and even the most

stubborn make-up.

CULTURED BIOMECARE

WHAT TO KNOW This brand is all about keeping

your skin microbiome — the ecosystem of bacteria

that lives on the skin’s surface — happy. It was

created by the founder of the world-renowned

brand Ren, so we’re predicting big things.

WHAT TO TRY Biome One Mask, £48 Think of this as

a skin restart in a bottle, thanks to a trio of powerful

acids — succinic, lactic and malic — which leave the

complexion looking bright and smooth. Apply to a

clean face once a week for up to 15 minutes before

rinsing thoroughly.

YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE

WHAT TO KNOW This California-based

skincare brand makes consciously sourced,

vegan-friendly superfood blends with clinical

actives for skin health. How very LA ...

WHAT TO TRY Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream,

£14 This lightweight moisturiser works

well as a primer under make-up thanks to its

gel-cream texture.

SCIENTIA

WHAT TO KNOW The brand that’s not afraid to

mix high-tech lab-made acids with fresh avocado.

The range includes everything from supercharged

serums to a soothing barrier balm.

WHAT TO TRY HA + Vit D Aqua Tanning Serum, £21

Packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin D, this

nourishing serum also contains naturally derived

tanning actives for a sun-kissed glow.

SKIN PROUD

WHAT TO KNOW If you think of skincare as a

bit of a faff, this brand — brimming with

multitaskers — is for you. The products are

easy to use, straightforward and affordable.

WHAT TO TRY Everything Balm, £8 This versatile

balm is great for clearing up any pesky clusters of

dry skin, thanks to nourishing jojoba and coconut oil.

Apply to lips before bed for a nourishing overnight

mask, or massage into cuticles. ■

Skincare Special

New brands on the block

YOUR SHOPPING LIST OF

SKINCARE’S RISING STARS

BYOMA

WHAT TO KNOW This set-to-be-cult brand’s

ethos is to switch out the harsh ingredients for

“kind to your skin barrier” formulations. The

affordable prices are an extra perk.

WHAT TO TRY Byoma Brightening Serum, £13 This

lightweight serum uses a mix of exfoliating acids to

brighten skin for a healthy glow. Apply four to six

drops to cleansed skin, pressing in until absorbed.

GOODHABIT

WHAT TO KNOW As the name says, this brand is all about

breaking bad habits and making good skin habits an

easy task. No-nonsense skincare without the frills.

WHAT TO TRY Rescue Me Clean Scene Micellar Gel,

£21 This rinse-free gel makes make-up removal

no-fuss. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad and

gently sweep across your face, eyes and lips.

FA ACE

WHAT TO KNOW With the understanding that

life can often get in the way of good skincare,

this brand aims to rescue skin from the effects of

exhaustion, the time of the month and stress.

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