British Vogue - 11.2019

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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