Product picks

From dehydration to hyperpigmentation, these products will address a range of skin issues triggered by menopause

CASMARA AGE DEFENCE

Formulated with probiotics and prebiotics to strengthen the skin’s first defensive barrier, Casmara Age Defence promises to prevent dehydration and undernourishment, whilst blocking the effects of external agents that cause ageing. Featuring an optimal mix of moisturisation and nutrition, the light-textured cream also aims to stimulate collagen synthesis and improve keratinocyte cohesion.

RRP: €42 casmara.ie

MILA D’OPIZ PHYTO DE LUXE

The Mila d’Opiz Phyto de Luxe line is designed specifically for skin that is affected by hormonal issues, such as menopause. Containing phyto-oestrogens from eight different plants, these have a similar structure to hormones and promise cosmetic effects without influencing individual hormonal balance. The special formulation has been shown to tighten the skin, stimulate cell activity and calm irritations. The line consists of a salon facial treatment kit, and two moisturisers.

Trade: from €67 sunaura.ie

DIBI MILANO DEFENCE SOLUTION

Dibi Milano has launched its Defence Solution range, which is specifically designed for sensitive and reactive skin.

The professional collection of skin-nurturing products promises to act against redness, hypersensitivity, dryness and skin tingling to soothe, protect and nourish the skin. It features a technologically-advanced carrier, the Niosome, to optimise the transport of active ingredients into the epidermis of the skin.

Trade: from €38 xpertprofessional.ie

DERMALOGICA SMART RESPONSE SERUM

Using smart technology to create personalised solutions to skin issues before they are visible to the eye, Dermalogica’s Smart Response Serum is formulated with gallic acid-rich Japanese cornelia cherry, which soothes and reduces redness; mannose-6-phosphate to tackle signs of skin ageing; and hydrolysed wheat flour to brighten and reduce the appearance of dark spots. It also contains a blend of minerals, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin E.

RRP: €150 dermalogica.ie

MURAD RAPID DARK SPOT CORRECTING SERUM

Formulated to work on a wide range of skin tones and types, including oily, dry and combination, Murad’s Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum helps reduce the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Featuring a hydroquinone-free intensive formula, which promotes surface cell turnover for even, brighter skin, key ingredients include tranexamic acid to soothe and brighten dull skin, and glycolic acid to exfoliate.

RRP: €85.50 murad.co.uk

EMINENCE EIGHT GREENS WHIP MOISTURISER

Featuring a balance of flax seed and yucca extract, Eminence Eight Greens Whip Moisturiser promises to give skin a healthy tone and youthful texture, helping it to become tighter, firmer, hormonallybalanced and protected. Other ingredients include thermal water, hop extract, paprika, red clover and chlorophyll.
RRP: €64 eminence.ie