Three skin products that are worth every single cent you pay for them.
Possibly the most important thing when it comes to skincare is to remember that it's an individual thing and what works for one person won't necessarily be right for someone else.
So you might hear that such and such is a wonder product but then you try it and it's either the dream purchase, you see zero results or your problematic skin starts playing up.
With that in mind, here are three products that have worked amazingly well for me but again my skin is a bit of a mix - slightly, oily, very sensitive with the tendency to experience random, irritated dry patches in times of stress.
When you know what works for you'll tend to keep repurchasing and while you might introduce some new purchases here and there, the old reliables usually win out.
Environ Vita Enriched Colostrum Gel, €46
Colostrum is the hero ingredient here and it helps to promote cell regeneration. It's also enriched with vitamins and antioxidants including Vitamin C, Vitamin E and green tea. It's been described as an immune-boosting serum that helps to protect the skin from environmental stresses and it has a number of benefits.
Fine lines fade and it's designed to boost the skin's radiance while also improving the appearance of acne-prone skin. If like me, you find your skin just doesn't 'behave' at times, random dry patches and the like, then this an absolute must for giving those problem areas some TLC. It's a relatively recent discovery but I'm a complete convert to this little beauty treasure.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector, €105
This is a must if skin discolouration is one of your most bothersome beauty bugbears. The lightweight lotion absorbs into skin instantly and over time, it helps to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and discolouration. The formulation includes high-potency Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid Ellagic Acid and Salicylic Acid with this combination helping to promote an even skin tone.
One major advantage is that it's suitable for all types of skin, even sensitive. Regular use results in renewed radiance and luminosity too so it's definitely what you'd term a multi-targeted product.
IMAGE Skincare Prevention Daily Hydrating Moisturiser SPF 30, €45
If you don't already use an SPF every single day, start now. The importance of this was drilled home to me by a facialist worth her weight in gold (she has somehow managed to transform my skin from troublesome to terrific more than once). It took some time to make the habit stick but now I just do it every morning on autopilot. To protect the skin from ultraviolet rays when out and about, SPF is key and yes, it's essential even when it's cloudy.
I did find it tricky to find one to suit my skin as some SPF products can feel greasy, far from Ideal when your skin is oily. Thankfully, IMAGE Skincare's Prevention + has a sheer formula that absorbs immediately and if like me, you love a multi-tasking product, it also acts a moisturiser. Ideal.
