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Products That Make My Skin Sing
Moving sucks. New homes are exciting, but finding a new place to put everything is a pain. That feeling is what led me to take a month to unpack my arsenal of skincare. But I obviously can’t go without the essentials, and that’s what made it into the medicine cabinet straight away.
I’m also always trying new products, so along with my tried and true favorites, a few of the most promising testers made the medicine cabinet cut, too.
CLEANSERS:
REOME Three Suns Cleansing Balm – I love the creamy texture and the fact that it smells like a fancy hotel. When you’re living amongst boxes (why unpack clothes when none of them fit rn anyway?) a little scent transportation goes a long way.
SOFIE PAVITT FACE Clean Clean Cleanser – I always do a double cleanse at night and a solo gel cleanse in the morning and this is what I’ve been reaching for lately.
EXFOLIATOR:
AUTEUR Definitive Optimising Mask – In the summertime I keep my exfoliation to a minimum, as I don’t want to photosensitize my skin. This gently exfoliating mask is perfect to give me some Oomph and gently remove dead skin cells.
*Shameless plug : read more of my exfoliation advice in this recent Vogue piece*
TONERS:
COSMETICS 27 Essence 27 – Not technically a toner, but I use it as such. It’s a liquid hydration booster that layers beautifully under products and makes my skin feel deliciously nourished.
AUTEUR Definitive Lifting Toner – I like to use this toner in the morning, because the peptide X50 Photoglow absorbs visible light and converts it to cellular energy to boost luminosity and collagen production. Ok, photosynthesis!
SERUMS:
NEOVA Total DNA Repair – A daytime MUST! This serum contains high concentrations of three DNA repair enzymes to identify and repair UV damage before it permanently affects the DNA.
AUTEUR Definitive Hyaluron Activator – Summertime necessitates light textures, so I love this light, fast absorbing gel serum to boost hyaluron and collagen production throughout the day.
ENVIRON C-Quence Serum 4+ – Why yes, thank you for noticing, I am on the highest level of C-Quence Serum! As an avowed Vitamin A devotee, this touches my skin every day, no matter what. Thankfully, this particular derivative is pregnancy safe, so I haven’t had to switch it up or cut back. It also contains Vitamins C & E and peptides to hydrate and firm.
EYE CREAM:
AUTEUR Definitive Eye Cream – My one and only. Neuropeptides, caffiene, ceramides, and gold pro-collagen peptide. I love it, I will not skip a day/night, it’s my favorite forever and ever.
MOISTURIZERS:
ENVIRON Defense Cream Plus – Great on its own, but I prefer to cocktail it with my C-Quence Serum to boost my peptides and Vitamin A.
ENVIRON Hydrating Oil Capsules – Sometimes, when I’m really tired at night, I’ll wash my face and just apply one of these capsules. It’s a hydrating oil with encapsulated retinol and makes me feel productive, even with just the one product.
SPOT TREATMENT:
ENVIRON Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Clear Mask – Nothing kills a zit like this mask. Moderate and severe acne cases can use it as an all-over mask, but for the occasional pimple it’s the perfect spot treatment.
BODY:
COSTA BRAZIL Kaya Jungle Firming Oil – The most incredible smelling body oil in the history of body oils, I’m convinced. I apply this to my growing belly after my nightly shower. When I’m feeling extra luxurious, I’ll take a bath with the COSTA BRAZIL Sal de Banho bath salts and follow that up with the Kaya oil.
Raquel x
