Potent potions

With a wide range of products available to fight face mask-induced breakouts and shield skin from the blue light in digital devices, here’s a round-up of some of our top picks

DEFENDING DUO
The SkinCeuticals Double Defense CE Ferulic and Ultra Facial Defense SPF50+ set aims to preserve the appearance of ageing skin, and keep complexions looking fresher and brighter for longer.

RRP: €163.80 skinceuticals.co.uk

PRESCRIPTION PACKS
Mila d’Opiz Swiss Beauty’s new starter facial packs include a prescription facial for sensitive skin; a hydrating facial with four types of hyaluronic acid; and a vitamin antioxidant facial to revitalise the skin. It is possible to vary the products to treat the skin condition on the day.

Trade: from €100 sunaura.ie

INFUSION OF SCIENCE
Dibi Milano’s Acid Infusion is a multifaceted facial salon treatment and homecare range that acts by renewing the epidermis, stimulating skin tissue, and fighting the signs of chrono and photoageing. According to Dibi Milano, the success of each treatment is due to a 100% infusion of pure acids and dermoactive ingredients, brought together for the first time in this combination. Acid Infusion is suitable for all ages and skin types.

RRP: from €75 dibimilano.ie

URBAN SHIELD
Casmara Urban Protect Daily Defence Dark is an anti-pollution and anti-ageing cream with colour. Available in two shades to match individual skin tone (dark and light), it features multi-light technology, as it protects and treats the skin at the same time, and evens out skin tone with a natural finish.

RRP: €32 edenbeautygroup.com

SUPER SOLUTION
Nimue’s Prebiotic SuperFluid contains polysaccharides, which feed the good bacteria on the skin to give them the optimal chance of fighting P.acnes. The product can be used during a facial under a mask, or mixed into a peel for problematic skins.

Trade: €35 sweetsquared.com

CLAY FORMULA
This charcoal-based cleanser is formulated with oil-absorbing kaolin clay, impurity-fighting activated binchotan charcoal, and botanical lipids and murumuru seed, which promote a healthy microbiome and protect the skin’s natural lipid barrier. It also contains a bioflavonoid-rich complex of citrus, aloe and broccoli extract to purify pores.

RRP: €42 dermalogica.ieprofessionalbeauty.ie

LILIKOI LIGHTWEIGHT
Eminence Organic Skincare’s new Lilikoi Daily Defense Moisturiser SPF 40 is an all-in-one lightweight daily moisturiser that promises to protect and improve the appearance of skin that is exposed to blue light, stress and pollution.

RRP: €79.00 eminence.ie