Healthy, glowing skin and full, shiny hair – isn’t that the Holy Grail for all of us?
The problem is that winter and cold, dark days can play havoc with both our complexion and our locks, making our beloved healthy summer glow fade quickly.
But fear not – we have rounded up five gorgeous new beauty buys that will make it easy keeping both your skin and hair healthy and radiant over the next few months – all tried and tested by our editorial team:
1. Phyto Phytopolléine Botanical Scalp Treatment
If you are struggling with dry hair and hair that keeps breaking during the winter months, you need this amazing pre-shampoo hair oil in your life. The Phytopolléine Botanical Scalp Treatment is a potent blend of essential oils that will balance your hair, deter dandruff and stimulate your scalp with natural extracts of rosemary, sage, cypress, eucalyptus and lemon.
I have used it for a few weeks now, and swear I really notice a difference in my hair, and it literally feels like it is growing faster than usual too. Which, in fairness, I don’t know if it’s real or wishful thinking, but nonetheless, my locks feel stronger and there is definitvely less hair in my brush when brushing it these days.
Phyto Phytopolléine Botanical Scalp Treatment, €29
2. Decleor Hydra Floral Fresh Skin Hydrating Light Cream
Having been a huge fan of Decleor (I love how the products really feel and smell like something you would find in a really upmarket spa), I was super-excited to test out the new anti-pollution skincare Decleor have developed in collaboration with facialist to the stars, Nichola Ross.
The air around is is getting increasingly more polluted, and this, alongside UV rays, is having a grim effect on our skin, with pollution alone proven to cause irritation, clogged pores, uneven skin tone, premature ageing and dehydration of the skin. Yikes.
The new Hydra Floral Everfresh, however, contains some seriously powerful natural ingredients, including Baicalin, an innovative new ingredient from lakes in China, and is known to protect against pollution and oxidation on the skin.
Used daily, this face cream will protect your skin from harmful pollutants, and will also replenish your skin, making it look and feel fresher and more glowing.
Decleor Hydra Floral Fresh Skin Hydrating Light Cream, €36
3. CeraVe Moisturising Cream
I don’t know about you, but I am religious about body creams and butters in the colder months of the year, desperately trying to avoid that dreaded scaly, dry winter skin I despise so much.
And lately I have been really loving the super-rich and budget-friendly Moisturising Cream from cult American skincare brand CeraVe. Developed with dermatologists, this non-fragrance, rich formula, with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, moisturises and helps restore the protective skin barrier.
CeraVe Moisturising Cream, €18.99
4. My Armani To Go Essence-In-Foundation Tone-Up Cushion
Skincare meets makeup in this amazing new on-the-go essential from Armani – meaning you can make sure your skin looks flawless and dewy around the clock.
I am especially in love with the anti-ageing, anti-pollution formula of this cushion foundation, and how it really seems to brighten my skin, and make it look even and glowing.
My Armani To Go Essence-In-Foundation Tone-Up Cushion, €69
5. Votary Super Seed Facial Oil
First of all – yes, it’s pricy. But guys – this facial oil is seriously amazing – I literally cannot sing its praises enough. I am a huge fan of natural skincare and beauty products, and love how Votary’s products are all made from oils derived from plants – whether it’s a vegetable, fruit, seed or flower. Natural plant oils are packed full of nature’s super-ingredients and are rich in soothing and anti-ageing nutrients.
Which brings me to the new Super Seed Facial Oil, which is made from 22 different seed oils, including Chia, Green Tea, Pumpkin and Pomegranate. The oil smells divine, and I love starting my day by applying this to my face after waking up. It not only preps my face perfectly for any makeup I might wear, but it actually leaves my skin so smooth and glowing that most often, I just use a bit of concealer where needed and leave it at that.
My skin can be on the sensitive side, especially in winter, but this oil is fragrance-free, anti-irritation and so deeply nourishing, it is perfect for skin that feels a little dry and irritated or sensitive – and guys – it will leave your skin more glowing than it has even been, I swear.
Votary Super Seed Facial Oil, €91
