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WINTER SKIN SAVIOURS

As we finally emerge from winter, our skin is often not at its best, with dryness, redness and a general parched feeling often making themselves known as common remnants of the cold season. A combination of the harsh elements outside and heating inside has a cumulative effect, drying out our faces, encouraging cell buildup and producing a patchy, uneven or dull complexion. Help is at hand, however, in the form of much-loved beauty buys designed specifically to combat these issues. From balms and serums to cleansers and exfoliators, here are some highly recommended products to help wash winter away and leave you fresh faced for spring.

1

BLANC CHROMA BRIGHTENING & POLISHING GENTLE CLEANSING OIL

Shu Uemura

HK$341.00

It can be good to switch up your regular cleanser for something a little more gentle in winter. Shu Uemura’s cleansing oils come in different formulations including Brightening, Refining and Clarifying to deliver fresh, clean faces without the abrasive, drying-out effects of soapier formulations. Gently massage the oil into your skin for a luxurious take on your cleansing regime.

BLANC CHROMA BRIGHTENING & POLISHING GENTLE CLEANSING OIL

Shu Uemura

HK$341.00

It can be good to switch up your regular cleanser for something a little more gentle in winter. Shu Uemura’s cleansing oils come in different formulations including Brightening, Refining and Clarifying to deliver fresh, clean faces without the abrasive, drying-out effects of soapier formulations. Gently massage the oil into your skin for a luxurious take on your cleansing regime.

2

SPONTANEOUS RECOVERY CRèME

Tammy Fender

£120.00

Nicknamed “Aspen cream” by the A-list for its remarkable abilities as an après-ski skin balm, Tammy Fender’s organic Recovery Crème is a serum-oil-cream hybrid packed with nutrient-rich butters, oils and herbs to hydrate, soothe redness, and heal chapped, dried-out skin almost instantly. Pricey it may be, but its cult followers feel this product is totally worth it.

SPONTANEOUS RECOVERY CRèME

Tammy Fender

£120.00

Nicknamed “Aspen cream” by the A-list for its remarkable abilities as an après-ski skin balm, Tammy Fender’s organic Recovery Crème is a serum-oil-cream hybrid packed with nutrient-rich butters, oils and herbs to hydrate, soothe redness, and heal chapped, dried-out skin almost instantly. Pricey it may be, but its cult followers feel this product is totally worth it.

3

MICRO EXFOLIATING BALM

Oskia

£46.00

Exfoliating your face should be a must in winter – but with the increased seasonal dryness, extra care is needed with product selection. Oskia’s Exfoliating Balm contains the tiniest grains for the most-gentle skin renewal. Avid fans report silky-smooth, nourished, glowing skin.

MICRO EXFOLIATING BALM

Oskia

£46.00

Exfoliating your face should be a must in winter – but with the increased seasonal dryness, extra care is needed with product selection. Oskia’s Exfoliating Balm contains the tiniest grains for the most-gentle skin renewal. Avid fans report silky-smooth, nourished, glowing skin.

4

SKIN DEEP DRY LEG OIL

This Works

HK$417.00

It’s not only our faces that cry out for a little extra help in winter – our bodies can become dry even under the extra layers. This Works’ Dry Leg Oil can actually be used all over the body, and with its luscious-smelling essential oils of rose oil, evening primrose, tuberose and sandalwood, it not only hydrates but is good for healing any red or raw patches too.

SKIN DEEP DRY LEG OIL

This Works

HK$417.00

It’s not only our faces that cry out for a little extra help in winter – our bodies can become dry even under the extra layers. This Works’ Dry Leg Oil can actually be used all over the body, and with its luscious-smelling essential oils of rose oil, evening primrose, tuberose and sandalwood, it not only hydrates but is good for healing any red or raw patches too.

5

INTENSE HYDRATION SERUM

Eve Lom

HK$795.00

When dried-out skin becomes an issue, it’s time to reach for the intensely hydrating hyaluronic acid, an amazing property that encourages skin cells to retain moisture. Eve Lom’s serum is packed with the stuff. Light and not sticky, only a few drops of product are needed to nourish parched skin.

INTENSE HYDRATION SERUM

Eve Lom

HK$795.00

When dried-out skin becomes an issue, it’s time to reach for the intensely hydrating hyaluronic acid, an amazing property that encourages skin cells to retain moisture. Eve Lom’s serum is packed with the stuff. Light and not sticky, only a few drops of product are needed to nourish parched skin.

6

INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING HAND SERUM

Margaret Dabbs

HK$355.00

Hand-and-foot guru Margaret Dabbs doesn’t mess around when it comes to looking after our extremities. Her hand serum is packed with antioxidants to replenish and renew, improving skin elasticity and combating age spots.

INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING HAND SERUM

Margaret Dabbs

HK$355.00

Hand-and-foot guru Margaret Dabbs doesn’t mess around when it comes to looking after our extremities. Her hand serum is packed with antioxidants to replenish and renew, improving skin elasticity and combating age spots.

7

NATURE’S REMEDY BALM

Pommade Divine

HK$250.00

This much-loved balm has been around since 1800 and is adored for its soothing, healing, calming properties. With natural ingredients including shea butter, jojoba, clove and cinnamon leaf, this small pot is a saviour in the face of everything from dry hands and cuticles, to wounds and grazes, eczema and dermatitis. Keep it in your winter beauty bag to stay safe from dryness, redness and weather-bitten skin.

NATURE’S REMEDY BALM

Pommade Divine

HK$250.00

This much-loved balm has been around since 1800 and is adored for its soothing, healing, calming properties. With natural ingredients including shea butter, jojoba, clove and cinnamon leaf, this small pot is a saviour in the face of everything from dry hands and cuticles, to wounds and grazes, eczema and dermatitis. Keep it in your winter beauty bag to stay safe from dryness, redness and weather-bitten skin.