Story | Leslie Yip
The arrival of warm weather is prime time for reviewing your skincare arsenal. Here are our recommendations for each essential step of your daily routine.
CLEANSE
Dior La Mousse Off/On Foaming Cleanser, 150 ml | $60
Heavy metals from the water we use and from our environment can accumulate on our skin, weakening the skin barrier and accelerating signs of aging. This foaming cleaner is infused with Nymphéa, a water lily known for its rare power to trap heavy metals and purify the water in its natural environment. It also contains micelles to trap oily residues. Airy and delicate, it helps eliminate impurities, pollution, makeup residue and excess sebum, while soothing and protecting the skin’s hydration and barrier. It is made with 90 per cent natural-origin ingredients and is suitable for all skin types.
EXFOLIATE
Radford Buff Daily Enzyme Exfoliant, 90 ml | $50
This award-winning daily exfoliant contains natural enzymes from papaya to smooth, resurface and soothe the skin, and pineapple enzyme naturally enhances exfoliation without over-drying to help clear congestion and the look of large pores. Plus, aloe vera is anti-inflammatory and contains antibacterial properties. Gentle enough for daily use. For deeper exfoliation, use as a mask by leaving the product on for 20 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. You will notice an immediate glow, and any product you apply afterwards will be absorbed better.
PROTECT
Vichy Liftactiv Specialist Peptide-C SPF 30, 50 ml | $61.95
We all know that a daily sunscreen is essential. This one does more than protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. It is formulated with vitamin C, biopeptides from pea extract, hyaluronic acid and thermal water. The skin appears smoother after one application and, after four weeks, the face looks more defined. In two months, the appearance of wrinkles is reduced and skin tone looks more even.
SERUM
Lancome Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum, 50 ml | $165
One pump, triple dose: hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, vitamin C and niacinamide to brighten and reduce the
look of wrinkles, and ferulic acid, a potent antioxidant known to protect against skin stressors linked to aging signs. While these ingredients are known to have complementary and simultaneous effects on the skin, they were previously deemed incompatible within one formula. To overcome this challenge, researchers had to revolutionize the science of formulation and launch a new high-tech packaging design. Each active ingredient is kept in separate chambers protecting them from air, light and impurities, thus maintaining their optimum effectiveness before being freshly fused with each use.
MOISTURIZER
Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, 50 ml | $64
This hydrating cream boasts a hyaluronic acid complex with ginseng root extract that delivers 24-hour intense moisture into the skin’s deeper layers. It also helps expand circulation to deliver vital nutrients and provide healthy, glowing skin filled with energy. Nearly 90 per cent of women felt their skin was softer and more supple after just one use, and 73 per cent said fine lines became less visible in a week.
COLLAGEN & ELASTIN SUPPLEMENT
La Maison Clayton Shagal Elastin Gel Plus, 50 ml | $105 La Maison Clayton Shagal Collagen Gel Plus, 50 ml | $105
Imagine your skin as a mattress. Collagen is like the foam padding, while elastin is like the springs. In our youth, the padding and the springs held up really well, but as we age, everything begins to crumple. This unique duo, which is designed, developed and produced in Canada, delivers alpha-elastin and macromolecular collagen proteins in a gel form
to impact the deep layers of the skin without the need for injections. It’s suitable for any skin type, men or women.
