To start the year right, we’ve decided to showcase products that will help reinvent stressed, blemished skin and nourish and style lacklustre hair. Products that are already out there but deserve the spotlight this month to help solve your beauty problems – from dark circles and hormonal flare ups to pesky clogged pores and taming unwanted frizzy hair, our January beauty haul has got you covered. We absolutely love these products and can’t rate them enough!
We also recommend making use of the extended January sales, with beauty products reduced by 30%! *adds to basket*
The INKEY List
Caffeine Serum, £8.99
The INKEY List under eye Caffeine Serum is rich in an anti-inflammatory antioxidant derived from coffee. It helps to reduce puffiness, dark circles and prevent skin damage from free radicals which can make dark circles more pronounced. As caffeine is a diuretic it can help to relieve water retention which can be a major cause of puffiness under the eyes. It’s a big thumbs up from us!
Neutrogena
Clear & Soothe Toning Mist, £3.95
This ultra-fine Turmeric Toning Mist soothes stressed spot-prone skin leaving it fresh and clear plus it’s oil free leaving no tacky or sticky residue. Turmeric has been celebrated through the ages for being rich in antioxidants and for its calming properties.
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash, £15.00
Discover La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash, a foaming body and facial wash for persistent imperfections. This gel wash has been specifically formulated for persistent imperfections. Intensely removes impurities from the skin, removes excess sebum and deeply unclogs pores leaving the skin texture smoother.
Herbivore
Prism 20% AHA and 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial, £53.00
This jelly-textured face mask is designed as a weekly exfoliating treatment to help enliven the appearance of dull, lifeless complexions. The potent at-home facial is infused with a cocktail of 20% fruit-based AHAs and 5% willow-bark based BHA. AHAs are known for their natural exfoliating properties as well as their ability to target areas of discolouration, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. Forming part of the AHA blend, Malic Acids and Bilberry Lactic Acid encourage a smoother skin texture while drawing moisture back into the complexion for a supple, silky and hydrated finish. BHAs retain soothing, non-intrusive qualities that work to gently buff away dead skin cells and draw out impurities lodged within the pores. Anti-inflammatory Willow Bark Extract is gentle on the skin, helping to unify uneven tone, soothe blemishes and minimise the visibility of pores.
Color Wow
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, £24.90
If you’re prone to unwanted frizz, then you might want to try this out! Like a protective cover for your hair, this ultra-light, silicone-free spray effectively repels moisture, leaving hair gorgeously smooth and silky. Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Magically transforms the texture of the hair giving amazing humidity-proofing powers and it’s heat-activated polymer works to compress, tighten and seal hair strands. And each application lasts up to 3 shampoos! After blow-drying hair is immediately supernaturally-sleek, smooth and super-silky; unlike typical “humidity-guard” serums Dream Coat will not build up, weigh hair down or make it greasy.
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser, £10.99
Clarify your complexion with The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser. This BHA exfoliating cleanser provides a thorough cleanse, lifting makeup, dirt and impurities while helping to unclog the pores. Perfect for blemish-prone and oily skin types, this cleanser helps to tighten the pores while Zinc minimises excess oils for a fresher, clearer complexion. It also contains Allantoin which acts as an anti-irritant to soothe the skin after exfoliation and creates a protective barrier to reinforce the skin’s natural defences against environmental aggressors. Suitable for everyday use, the cleanser works to reduce the appearance of blackheads, breakouts and discolouration.
L’Oréal Professionnel
Serie Expert Instant Clear Shampoo, £10.05
Cleanse and clarify dandruff-prone hair with the Instant Clear Shampoo from L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert. Key ingredient Zinc Pyrithione gives locks a thorough clean while helping to prevent flakiness and soothing itchy scalps. The gentle formula moisturises each hair strand and provides specialist scalp care for clean, clear, healthy hair. A great shampoo to nourish and care for your scalp in the winter months.