With the focus on skincare rocketing in the past few years, and trends getting weirder and weirder, the attention has shifted to what exact ingredients are being put into our much-loved beauty buys. These days a celebrity endorsement of a product is simply not enough. We want to know what the results are and why because thanks to social media we know of countless different products and procedures that go into today’s flawless looks. Beauty influencers like Tati or Skincare by Hyram have highlighted the importance of knowing the science behind skincare through detailed product reviews. So, how can we ensure that the products we buy have the results they are claiming to have? Ingredients. Becoming more aware of ingredients commonly used in products will inform you of the benefits within formulas and which products to use to get those highly-sought-after results.

Retinol is a form of vitamin A, best for reducing fine lines, sun damage and general ageing of skin. This bad boy increases the production of collagen. If you’re new to this ingredient, always start with a more dilute concentrate in order to build skin tolerance and also prevent skin irritation.

Recommended products:

• Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Retinol Capsules, £42

• The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, £4.90

• The Inkey List Retinol Serum, £9.99

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Retinol Capsules, £42

The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, £4.90

The Inkey List Retinol Serum, £9.99

Using salicylic acid in your skincare can help reduce and fight the appearance of blemishes and scarring. Whilst it should not be used to fight acne or breakouts, it can help with the aftermath helping to lift dark marks left on the skin surface because this ingredient is a beta hydroxy acid that can exfoliate the skin.

Recommended products:

• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque, £9.90

• NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Salicylic Acid Day Pads 60 Pads, £12.95

• Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £23.80

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque, £9.90

NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Salicylic Acid Day Pads 60 Pads, £12.95

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £23.80

Incorporating a product that contains hyaluronic acid into your regime will improve the appearance of your complexion by keeping moisture locked in at the surface. Cross polymer hyaluronic acid ensures hydration on many layers to your skin, so be sure to check your labels if you’re looking for maximum moisture. This acid can attract up to 1,000 times its weight in water so it’s a no brainer if you’ve got dry skin.

Recommended products:

• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £5.90

• Embryolisse Laboratories Hydra Mask, £22

• Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist, £18

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £5.90

Embryolisse Laboratories Hydra Mask, £22

Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist, £18

If you’re looking to improve radiancy and the appearance of skin texture and rid of those dead skin cells, Glycolic acid is your guy. This is an ingredient used frequently in toners and can be swept across the face after cleansing. Because it is an exfoliant, again, it should be used with care and if it causes any irritation or sensitivity, abandoned at all costs.

Recommended products:

• The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, £6.80

• Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, £76

• Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask, £36.00

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, £6.80

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, £76

Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask, £36.00

Azelaic acid is an ingredient already produced naturally by your skin and brightens the skin tone while visibly improving the evenness of skin texture and reducing the look of blemishes. It is a multi-functional ingredient and can be used in many different forms and products. An all-rounder product that is great to incorporate into your skincare regime.

Recommended products:

• The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, £5.50

• Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, £37

• Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £27

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, £5.50

Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, £37

Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £27

For more information on incorporating direct acids and chemicals into your skincare routine, visit theordinary.deciem.com for recommended dosages and formulae.

Words by Amy Arfi

Graphics by Katie Janes

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lips and Cheek Glow

This addition to the iconic Pillow Talk line will give you that ‘off-duty model’ look in seconds. Available in a beautiful pink and berry colour, easily apply to cheeks to give you that ‘I’ve just spent a week in the Maldives’ glow.

£ 24.00

Charlotte Tilbury’s Jewel Pots Pillow Talk

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£ 30

Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic

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Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops

Our favourite fun-loving beauty brand Drunk Elephant drops a serum-like formula to give you a wash of colour. Doubling up as either a blush or to boost your existing skin-care products, this product is packed with skin-loving ingredients that’ll make your feel incredible – starting with vitamin F, marula oil, and blackcurrant seed oil which promote a glowing complexion.

£ 30.00

Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops

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Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel

This is going to be huge. The brand has been voted ‘The Greatest Skincare of All Time’ by industry experts and you can see why. With his latest drop, Dr. Baber is releasing a gel-to-cream cleaner that works to fight signs of premature ageing as you wash your face. Sold.

£ 50.00

Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel

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Urban Decay Naked Ultraviolet Eyeshadow Palette

The Naked Palettes are the gift that keeps on giving, and this 12 pan purple-themed selection is the newest addition. We love the range of colours – there is a combination of neutral shades to accompany the more eccentric ones, meaning you can create subtle to the more Avant-Garde looks.

£ 43

Urban Decay Naked Ultra Violet Palette

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Trinny London Eye3eye Mother Earth Collection

The newest drop from Trinny London is the earthy-toned eyeshadows that are in four universally flattering shades and best applied with your fingers. Coming in a range of creamy formulas they range from golden peach to burgundy.

£ 18

Trinny London Eye2Eye

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Tan-Luxe Super Glow SPF30 Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum

A tan and sun protection?! Sign us up. This is a hydrating and hyaluronic-acid-based serum that will give you all the sun-shielding good stuff while building up a natural-looking tan.

£ 24.50

Tan Luxe SUPER GLOW Self Tan Serum,

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£ 20.40

Tan-Luxe The Butter Illuminating Gradual Tan Butter 200ml

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Words by Rosina Findlay

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Derived from a clever cocktail of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids, this creamy lotion-like formula works efficiently to transform dull and congested skin into a squeaky clean, glowing complexion, with results lasting up to two weeks at a time. But what really sets this product apart from others on the market, is the diverse array of soothing ingredients that maintain a healthy skin barrier while you’re using it, and thus preventing moisture loss from aggravating the skin—a must when using active ingredients and a savior for those with sensitive skin. 

To get the most out of this treatment, apply evenly to clean, dry skin and leave for 20 minutes before gently rinsing off with cold water. A tingling sensation may be experienced from the deep-acting glycolic acid, but that’s perfectly normal for certain skin types due to the ingredient strength. To build up tolerance and lower any potential risk of irritation, try starting off with a 10 minute session, then slowly building up the timeframe with each use. 

£ 67.00

Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial

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To top it off, many have recommended using a super-hydrator like the Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Oil to pamper the skin with restoring antioxidants and to prevent any moisture loss. With a recommended usage of only once per week, it’ll undoubtedly be the star addition to our Sunday facial routine. And with so many rave reviews and well-earned awards, we know it won’t be long until this bestseller will be flying off the e-shelves of SpaceNK and Cult Beauty. But if you miss out this time, don’t worry—the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial is here to stay.

Words by Vinona Baines

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Redness is one of the most common skin concerns people struggle with. The trick to treating this skin type is determining where the redness is stemming from. The two most common skin concerns that may result in redness is sensitive skin and reactive skin. What’s the difference? Well, sensitive skin is usually fragile to ingredients such as fragrance or strong active ingredients. Think of this skin type similar to the skin of a baby. You need to treat it with gentle products and hydrating ingredients. Reactive skin is simply skin that turns rosy at a gentle touch.

UV Protection

Sun protection is arguably the most important part of a skincare routine. For red skin, this is even more necessary. Sun exposure is a sure way of aggravating a red complexion. SPF helps battle sun damage and redness and gives you a more even skin tone over time. Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 (£29.00)

Hydration! Hydration! Hydration!

Hydrating sensitive and reactive skin—as well as all other skin types—is absolutely essential. One of the potentially most damaging steps in a skincare routine is cleansing. Many cleansers have harsh, stripping ingredients that can leave skin dehydrated and thirsty. This leads to super red dehydrated skin. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (£7.10)

Alternative Cleansing

If your skin is next level reactive, this is for you. Rinsing cleansers from your face using water can leave the skin tight and parched. Using a cleansing oil/balm and removing the product using a damp cloth can be a much gentler option. Pixi Double Cleanse (£24.00)

Actives for redness

Some active ingredients might be a little too ‘active’ for red skin. Although retinol and other ingredients give amazing benefits, they might be a little harsh for extremely sensitive or reactive skin. Hyaluronic acid is a simple and gentle way to lock in extra hydration and keep your skin plump and healthy. Mizon Hyaluronic Acid (£17.45)

Niacinamide

This ingredient is a must for evening out your complexion and improving the skin’s overall health. Niacinamide leaves the skin clear, calm, and relaxed. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10%, Zinc 1% (£5.00)

Colour Correct

If you’ve been a longtime sufferer of reactive skin, you’ve probably been victim of the dreaded green cream. While you hope to be left even and glowing, you’re sadly left sickly and matte. Getting an anti-redness CC cream is an amazing way to slightly correct the redness and leaves you with a more even tone. Erbarian CC Red Correct (£18.00)

While these products are to help with hydrating and moisturizing—one of the key strategies to taking care of reactive & sensitive skin—we are all about embracing the skin you’re in. Every skin tone is beautiful and there is nothing more adorable than a rosy cheek.

Words by Luke Nolan

Graphics by Frances Scott

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