Gals with oily skin face just as many trials and tribulations as those with really dry skin, with the added troubles of often getting a side serving of large pores too – which can sometimes mean moisturiser simply isn’t enough under their foundations. Dr Feelgood is one of those miracle products that transforms icky skin to photofilm perfect. It’s a translucent balm that reduces the appearance of pores and soaks up oiliness at the same time. Go get yours!
There are literally bags (geddit?) of under-eye formulas on the market these days, but this one from Bliss is by far and away our favourite. No fussy packaging, no radical promises, just a little white tube that will get rid of your puffy bags. End of.
Everybody knows cellulite is a tricky problem to bust; and the cure can’t be found in any one place. Healthy meals, exercise and lots of water combined with dimple-beating treatments are all required to get your butt from orange peel to super-smooth. Caudalie’s Contouring Concentrate should give you a helping hand – rub it into problem areas twice a day for a month to see results.
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Rosacea – reddening of the skin on the face – can quite frankly be a real pain. Severe cases can be treated by your doc, but if you’re just prone to a bit of pinkness, this product from Darphin could really be your saving grace. The highly potent serum not only reduces the redness but calms any irritations too.
With a name that’s long been synonymous with solutions for dry skin and eczema, E45 are now turning their expert moisturising hands to a new range of daily care products. Less thick, but no less effective than their namesake product, this new body cream is tops for curing dry patches anywhere on the body, showing improvements in just a few days – we promise!
Nothing ruins the illusion of polished perfection faster than a flash of uncared for nails – we know you’ve been hiding them in gloves all winter, but it’s time to fix up, look sharp and show those skanky cuticles what for. Essie’s handy pen is a great treatment for moisturising the nail bed, leaving it smooth and soft, and preventing future dryness.
Ever wondered how Jennifer Aniston and her A-list cronies get their eyes looking so darn white on the red carpet? The trick is in brightening eye drops! Not as scary as they might sound, these are fab for the day after the night before – squeeze a little into your eyes to liven up the dull greys.
It’s one of life’s annoying truths that although you think you left them behind aged 17, zits follow many of us into adulthood. If you’ve got a little blemish-shaped problem, steer clear of the abrasive products you probably used as a teen, and opt for something natural and calming like this gel from Neal’s Yard, which uses antibacterial plant extracts to minimise your spots.
With sunny days and sandals weather fast approaching, it’s time to seriously think about transforming winter feet…sharpish. If you’ve found yourself with heels like a rhino (sooo not a good look when paired with Marni wedges after all), try some of kitsch brand Soap & Glory’s treatment for your trotters. Its combination of glycerine, macadamia oil, bilberry and lemon fruit acid smoothers softens hard heel skin over night.
Seriously dry skin on your face calls for some seriously intensive moisturising products. If you’ve found yourself lumbered with an attack of the flakies, why not try Yon-Ka’s Hydratant 60? Famed for their super-efficient products, Yon-Ka have brought out this refreshing and invisible face mask – so you won’t even look like a fool wearing it.