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9 Products To Brighten Winter Skin
Skin takes a big hit in winter thanks to the cold plus central heating. This is how to pep it up.
We are hitting the bottom of the curve, the depths of winter before the upswing into spring. But until then, how can we help revive our dull, grey, dry skin? If we take the fake-it-till-we-make-it approach, now is the time to invest in products that will give us that summer glow and dewy complexion until we can achieve the real thing. Here are nine skincare and make-up products to tide you over and imbue some brightening effects to winter skin.
Glow Tonique, £34
Sensitive winter skin does not respond kindly to harsh exfoliants. This gentle daily tonique from Gatineau hydrates, refines and oh-so-lightly yet effectively sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. Buy it.
Fatigue Fix, £95
Anything with ‘fatigue fix’ in the title has our vote. And apparently De Mamiel’s customers agree, with 88 per cent of users saying their skin had more glow after use and radiance was restored. A potent bio-active serum formulated for skin that has been disrupted by ‘external aggressors’ (read: extreme weather, stress, lifestyle habits and lack of sleep). Where do we sign up? Buy it.
The Face Anti-Ageing Rejuvenating Tan Drops, £40
Adding just a few drops of this golden elixir to your night cream will swiftly revitalise even the most pallid of complexions with a realistic, streak-free golden glow. Beyond its tanning abilities, the formula is also packed with enriching raspberry seed oil, vitamin E and aloe vera to hydrate and boost skin’s natural radiance. Buy it.
Beauty Light Wand, £30
The perfect magic wand to flutter over dull winter skin and add some much-needed luminosity. With light-reflecting pearls in six flattering shades, a quick swipe and skin has an instant soft-focus glow, with no harsh glitter pigments or white cast. Buy it.
Original Coffee Scrub, £6.95
Dull, dry skin isn’t just a ‘neck up’ problem. Our bodies have been under wraps for months now and could do with some TLC. This coffee scrub from Aussie-brand, Frank stimulates blood flow and collagen production, whilst effectively banishing dead, dull skin cells. A series of antioxidants and oils help to fight breakouts, fade scars, protect from free radicals and hydrate your body too. Buy it.
C-Rush Brightening Double Creme, £54.99
Not one, but three sources of Vitamin C (*the* brightening antioxidant) plus nourishing shea butter, this is the heavier duty formula to the original gel version. It’s perfect for comforting sensitised, dry winter skin with a serious brightening boost. Buy it.
Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder Palette, £47
This set of four multi-tasking powders packs six makeup and action benefits, giving a naturally flawless complexion. It's easy to build up required coverage, with hyaluroni acid helping lock in moisture. Buy it.
Illumineye C Cream, £95
If you are battling dark circles and tired, puffy eye contours, Omorovicza’s refreshing and illuminating eye serum is packed with Hungarian thermal waters, as well as Vitamins A, C and E to soften and brighten the delicate eye area. Buy it.
All Bright Instant Glow Mask, £8.99
A great budget buy with – literally – glowing reviews, the gentle gel formula is a powerful blend of natural AHAs to even skin texture and tone, with vitamin C to instantly brighten dull skin and uplifting notes of bergamot and yellow freesia. A perfect, pocket-friendly January pick-me-up. Buy it.
By Lydia Mansi
Updtaed November 2023
Gatineau
Glow Tonique, £34
Sensitive winter skin does not respond kindly to harsh exfoliants. This gentle daily tonique from Gatineau hydrates, refines and oh-so-lightly yet effectively sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. Buy it.
De Mamiel
Fatigue Fix, £95
Anything with ‘fatigue fix’ in the title has our vote. And apparently De Mamiel’s customers agree, with 88 per cent of users saying their skin had more glow after use and radiance was restored. A potent bio-active serum formulated for skin that has been disrupted by ‘external aggressors’ (read: extreme weather, stress, lifestyle habits and lack of sleep). Where do we sign up? Buy it.
Tan Luxe
The Face Anti-Ageing Rejuvenating Tan Drops, £40
Adding just a few drops of this golden elixir to your night cream will swiftly revitalise even the most pallid of complexions with a realistic, streak-free golden glow. Beyond its tanning abilities, the formula is also packed with enriching raspberry seed oil, vitamin E and aloe vera to hydrate and boost skin’s natural radiance. Buy it.
Charlotte Tilbury
Beauty Light Wand, £30
The perfect magic wand to flutter over dull winter skin and add some much-needed luminosity. With light-reflecting pearls in six flattering shades, a quick swipe and skin has an instant soft-focus glow, with no harsh glitter pigments or white cast. Buy it.
Frank Body
Original Coffee Scrub, £6.95
Dull, dry skin isn’t just a ‘neck up’ problem. Our bodies have been under wraps for months now and could do with some TLC. This coffee scrub from Aussie-brand, Frank stimulates blood flow and collagen production, whilst effectively banishing dead, dull skin cells. A series of antioxidants and oils help to fight breakouts, fade scars, protect from free radicals and hydrate your body too. Buy it.
Ole Henriksen
C-Rush Brightening Double Creme, £54.99
Not one, but three sources of Vitamin C (*the* brightening antioxidant) plus nourishing shea butter, this is the heavier duty formula to the original gel version. It’s perfect for comforting sensitised, dry winter skin with a serious brightening boost. Buy it.
By Terry
Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder Palette, £47
This set of four multi-tasking powders packs six makeup and action benefits, giving a naturally flawless complexion. It's easy to build up required coverage, with hyaluroni acid helping lock in moisture. Buy it.
Omorovicza
Illumineye C Cream, £95
If you are battling dark circles and tired, puffy eye contours, Omorovicza’s refreshing and illuminating eye serum is packed with Hungarian thermal waters, as well as Vitamins A, C and E to soften and brighten the delicate eye area. Buy it.
Botanics
All Bright Instant Glow Mask, £8.99
A great budget buy with – literally – glowing reviews, the gentle gel formula is a powerful blend of natural AHAs to even skin texture and tone, with vitamin C to instantly brighten dull skin and uplifting notes of bergamot and yellow freesia. A perfect, pocket-friendly January pick-me-up. Buy it.
By Lydia Mansi
Updtaed November 2023
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Lydia Mansi
Lifestyle Editor
Lydia is an all-round lifestyle guru, tireless champion of women in business and our resident expert on beauty.
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