Moisture Boosting.

Indeed Labs –

Hydraluron™ Moisture Boosting Facial Serum

“Hydraluron™ moisture boosting facial serum. The ultimate serum that starts where your moisturiser stops. The result: better hydrated, glowing, plumped up looking skin.”

As the name implies, Hydraluron is a Moisture Booster which contains our old friend hyaluronic acid in high quantities. What this also means is that if you have a known allergy or reaction to hyaluronic acid then this is not for you, no matter how much you want to try it. Some people have reported breaking out from products with too much hyaluronic acid which tells you that you can have too much of a good thing.

The product comes in a small little unassuming tube in a large box. The packaging is pretty unassuming and I might even say clinical. It is one of those things that you will likely miss when scanning the shelves, because it just isn’t very impressive to look at. But do look again. I promise you, it’s worth your time.

The product itself is a clear gel-liquid or is it a liquid-gel? Either way, it’s clear and has a slightly runny gel consistency, which makes it very easy to spread.

Hyaluronic acid, if we didn’t already know, is the latest “star ingredient” for trapping moisture in skin and attracting moisture, so it keeps the top layer of your skin plump and hydrated and this translates to better looking, clearer skin. I had realised that keeping my skin well hydrated is a key factor in keeping breakouts and dull skin at bay. It even helps scars and marks heal and fade more quickly as my skin heals more efficiently.

If you have oily skin try this anyway because I’ve found that well hydrated skin can actually balance out your skin oils and help you have less oily skin. Besides, oily skin can also be dehydrated below the surface. If you have dry or dehydrated skin then this is what you need for boosting moisture in your skin. Give it a month of at least once a day use and you WILL notice the difference.

To use, just squeeze out a dollop of product – what you see in my picture above is about right. Spread it over your face. I find that it will feel a little tacky before it dries and settles. I don’t wait for it to dry to continue with my routine and neither should you.

This does retail for £25, and it is rather hard to find, however it has completely transformed my skin and is amazing for this winter/spring transition time.

Correct and Conceal.

Bobbi Brown -

Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown presents two new products, Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer, which will help you conceal dark circles, hide imperfection, brighten and even out your skin tone. Definitely must have products for every woman, these new Bobbi Brown Correctors and Concealers will give your complexion a fresh look and help you conceal small imperfections.

The Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer aims to be a beyond weightless coverage, a silky hybrid formula, treats as it lightens, brightens and evens out the skin tone under the eyes for a fresher, brighter and more rejuvenated look instantly and day after day. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to instantly cover dark circles and brighten the under-eye area while treating discolouration over time.

Whereas the concealer is formulated with a skin-boosting blend of cordyceps mushroom, Indian tree root and bamboo grass that works to visibly counteract major causes of dark circles, including ageing and excess pigmentation, re-energise tired-looking skin, support skin’s natural repair process and significantly boosts skin’s moisture levels for a plumper, smoother, more refreshed look.

These will be available in a huge range of shades, so I’m 100% positive that there will be something to match everyone’s skin tone. I’m really excited to try these, dark circles and imperfections are a big thing for me, therefore I’m excited to try something a little different to help correct and conceal them.

Idealist.

Estee Lauder –

Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refinisher

“Dramatically refinish skin's appearance and texture. See more clarity, smoothness and luminosity as it helps your skin get rid of dry, dulling, flaky surface skin cells. See more highly refined, virtually poreless skin. Enjoy our most dramatic skin resurfacing benefits faster, more efficiently than ever before. Refines the look of uneven skin texture, flakiness and roughness. Pores appear 1/3 smaller - instantly. See more clarity, smoothness and luminosity. More highly refined, virtually poreless skin. Smooth on Idealist and instantly enjoy that soft, seamless, silky feeling you love. Includes 3 times more Glucosamine than original Idealist. Pore Diminishing Technology significantly shrinks the look of enlarged pores. Gentle-acting Chestnut Extract helps your skin get rid of dry, dulling, flaky skin surface-cells. It's as if you're seeing the skin you were born with, all over again: Virtually poreless and unbelievably soft and smooth. Skin looks incredibly clear and even-toned.”

-       Estee Lauder

Overnight Serum-in-Oil.

The Body Shop -

Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil

When it comes to night creams, or any other night products I get rather worried. It tends to be the one thing that repeatedly upsets my skin, most night creams are overly too thick, therefore block my pores. Therefore when I saw this in The Body Shop I was intrigued. The sales assistant explained how to use it, what it was for, and basically did a good job of making me really want to try it. So, what does it do and does it work…