Step into May with a naturally luminous look
It’s still too early in the year for a deep self-tan and a generous helping of highlighter – but why not celebrate the season with a healthy looking, subtle glow?
Try these products to encourage natural radiance and complement your look with blush that gently flatters your natural skin tone (think peach, rose, caramel or amber):
Vitamin C is a key ingredient if you want to promote a natural glow. Dermalogica’s Age Smart Biolumin C Serum is a high-performance vitamin C serum that works with skin’s own defences to brighten and firm. Formulated with advanced technology to deliver more ultra-stable vitamin C into skin, it fights oxidative stress and the appearance of ageing.
Decleor Green Mandarin Exfoliating Scrub Mask – this 2-in-1 scrub and mask is powered by natural sugars to exfoliate skin. Professionally blended with green mandarin essential oils, used as a scrub it removes dead skin cells and helps to promote instantly glowing and smooth skin; as a mask, it infuses essential and botanical oils into the skin to maximise radiance. Green mandarin essential oil is known for its antioxidant effect, helping to protect the skin from free radical damage; apricot and marula botanical oils provide nourishment to the skin; and zests, shells and sugars help to exfoliate and smooth.
To enhance the benefits of Decleor’s Green Mandarin Exfoliating Scrub Mask, try it in conjunction with Green Mandarin Exfoliating Bi Phase Peel An overnight exfoliating facial peel, it’s powered by a blend of green mandarin essential oils, glycolic acid, natural fruit acids and soothing botanical oils to resurface your skin, leaving you revitalised and glowing. Skin is left smoothed and radiant, looking less tired, with skin texture appearing refined and renewed.
Elemental Herbology’s Vital Glow Overnight Resurfacing Cream is a rich overnight treatment to repair skin from environmental damage and the early signs of ageing. It contains granactive retinoid – the next generation in intelligent, restorative skincare. Helping to dramatically stimulate cell turnover, reduce blemishes, pigmentation and skin imperfections, and to deliver a healthy and radiant glow, it helps to improve skin texture for a soft, smooth and plump complexion.
Perfect for all skin types and ages, Medik8’s Glow Oil is a beautiful, ultra silky and fast absorbing dry facial oil containing powerful antioxidant vitamin C to hydrate and repair, leaving skin radiant and glowing. An elegant oil, it has a subtle floral fragrance for a truly pampering feel, with a combination of oil soluble vitamin C, omega 3 and omega 6 oils, helping to repair and protect the skin from environmental damage whilst minimising the visible signs of ageing.
Removing dead skin cells helps to promote a clear and radiant complexion. Decleor’s Thyme Gentle Peeling Cream has a soft cream formula to exfoliate and smooth the epidermis – without exfoliating particles. It gently absorbs and eliminates impurities, providing a gentle and natural way to renew your skin and get a spring glow. This product cleanses skin, stimulates the cellular renewal process and helps your skin recover its even texture and healthy glow.
And if you’re ready for a spring-starter tan, try St Tropez Purity Water Bronzing Gel an ultra-lightweight and non-sticky formula that leaves you with a natural glow. Your skin will feel instantly hydrated as the product sinks in for a gorgeous, medium-golden finish.
