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Vichy Idéalia Peeling, £30, Boots
While the word ‘peel’ might sound alarming, they’ve come a long way in recent years, and nowadays there are plenty out there that will exfoliate the skin without leaving it looking raw and red for days. Containing four per cent glycolic acid, thermal water and natural extracts, even sensitive skin types can use this every night.
Estée Lauder Advanced
Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix, £49, esteelauder.co.uk
Estée Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair Serum adds to its family with this luxurious product for the eye area, which contains polymers and hyaluronic acid to tackle all signs of ageing and tiredness around the eyes. It feels silky, soft and is quickly absorbed into the skin – apply it in the morning, too.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Sensitive, £59, lancome.co.uk
This new version of Lancôme’s bestselling serum is designed to tackle “bad skin days”, whether by redness, itching or other signs of sensitivity. Activate the formula by mixing the two concentrates together in the bottle, which only stay active for a month. After then, skin should feel softer, stronger and significantly soothed.
REN & Now To Sleep Pillow Spray, £18, renskincare.com
If you have trouble drifting off at night, try spritzing your bedclothes with this dreamy new spray from REN. Pure essential oils of lavender, frankincense and hops will calm the mind, ease tension and promote an uninterrupted, restful night’s sleep.
Avon Anew Reversalist Infinite Effects Night Treatment Cream, £28, avon.uk.com
Ever felt that your skin builds up resilience to products over time, and they don’t seem to work quite so well? Avon thinks so too, and has created two formulas in one tube, designed to be rotated every seven nights. One contains anti-ageing actives that prep the skin for the second stage, which boosts collagen and reduces fine lines.
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Dermalogica Nightly Lip Treatment, £47.50, dermalogica.co.uk
As the skin around the lips is thinner than elsewhere on the face, this can be where you notice
the first signs of ageing. This rich lotion is designed specifically to reduce fine lines in this area by moisturising, firming and improving elasticity. Use the cooling metal applicator to apply on and around the lips each night.
Lixir Night Switch, £20 each, victoriahealth.com
Created by dermo-pharmacist Colette Haydon, new skincare brand Lixir focuses on effective, targeted molecules formulated in simple, multitasking products. Work with your skin’s needs by selecting one of these little boosters – apply them either before, or mixed in with, their Universal Emulsion, an all-in-one face cream.
Avon Anew Reversalist Infinite Effects Night Treatment Cream, £28, avon.uk.com
Ever felt that your skin builds up resilience to products over time, and they don’t seem to work quite so well? Avon thinks so too, and has created two formulas in one tube, designed to be rotated every seven nights. One contains anti-ageing actives that prep the skin for the second stage, which boosts collagen and reduces fine lines.