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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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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Collagen is the protein we all have to thank for plump and smooth lips. Although our lip shape and fullness are largely down to genetics, this wonder product is the cheat sheet to the full lips that we all envy. With this is in mind, collagen lip glosses are a staple; forget expensive lip fillers and buy one of these gorgeous glosses instead.

CHARLOTTE LIP BATH,

£25.00

One of Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling products, the Lip Bath is enriched with Marine Collagen and Mustard Sprout Extract to create instantly visibly fuller, plumper lips. Beyond this, it is infused with hydrating Coconut oil and Peppermint extract to give you healthy and soft nourishment. In taking care of your lips from the inside and out, this lip gloss is a dream to use. Available in 4 gorgeous colours, the pearlescent pigments create the perfect illumination for the kissable lips we all want!

One of Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling products, the Lip Bath is enriched with Marine Collagen and Mustard Sprout Extract to create instantly visibly fuller, plumper lips. Beyond this, it is infused with hydrating Coconut oil and Peppermint extract to give you healthy and soft nourishment. In taking care of your lips from the inside and out, this lip gloss is a dream to use. Available in 4 gorgeous colours, the pearlescent pigments create the perfect illumination for the kissable lips we all want!

PIXI COLLAGEN LIPGLOSS,

£14.00

Say NO to fine lines and try Pixi’s revitalising Collagen LipGloss today. A perfect pocket-sized treat, Pixi’s revitalising Collagen LipGloss coats your lips giving an irresistible fuller lip look. This product provides you with an injection of moisture without leaving your lips sticky, aiming to hydrate your lips to give you a smoother and healthier-looking complexion. This splendid mixture of acacia and botanical Collagen, Vitamin E, and Peptides strives to leave you with that YES feeling.

ALGENIST GENIUS LIQUID COLLAGEN LIP BY ALGENIST,

£36.00

Not a lip gloss but a liquid lip oil, this is the world’s first vegan collagen lip treatment. Working over-time (promising visible results within ten days) this product is infused with plant collagen, microalgae oil, and botanic lip enhancers which combine to give you fuller lips with a reduced appearance of lines and wrinkles. Described as an innovative product, the liquid collagen lip is the perfect product to bless you with (and importantly maintain) enticing lips all year round!

PROJECT LIP PLUMP AND GLOSS XLPLUMP AND COLLAGEN LIP GLOSS 3.8ML,

£14.00

Made from Collagen and Vitamin E, this gloss nourishes, hydrates, and smooths. Leaving a glossy non-sticky and long-lasting finish. Made in a beautiful glittery translucent, this gloss adds a delightful shimmer that is perfect worn alone or over any other lip product.

RODIAL COLLAGEN BOOST LIP LACQUER,

£28.00

Hydration + collagen + high shine = lip perfection. This nourishing crème gloss come in five irresistible colours meaning whatever your desired look, there is a perfect shade for you. Smothering your lips in this creamy lacquer will feel like a real treat – a gift your lips will thank you for!

Words by Hannah Emery

Graphics by Frances Scott

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