CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum

The CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum [4] (£17), which arrived in the UK in March [5], is exactly what you'd expect from the brand — gentle, effective, fragrance free, easy-to-use, and recommended by skin experts and dermatologists. "There are lots of great HA serums on the market, and this is one area that you can save rather than splurge," Dr Shari Marchbein [6], a New York City board-certified dermatologist, told POPSUGAR. "The CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum is of my favourites — it contains ceramides and B5 in addition to hyaluronic acid to help boost skin hydration and maintain and healthy skin barrier."

It also features a unique texture. "One of the surprising and lovely things about this serum is it doesn't feel like your average oily based serum," said Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, an NHS medical consultant, aesthetic doctor, and medical director of Adonia Medical Clinic [7]. "Instead, it is a light creamy texture, but when placed on the skin, it disappears almost immediately — it feels like a drink of water for the skin."

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum

Potent enough to target deep-set wrinkles, the L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum [8] (£25) contains 0.2 percent retinol, but it's not really the amount that's important here. The brand created something it calls the Retinol Stabilisation Technology, which helps protect the retinol and keep it stable in the formula. Because of this new proprietary technology, the brand did not need to add anything to the retinol to protect it or use another derivative of vitamin A, meaning it's a pure form of retinol and not an ester like retinyl palmitate and retinyl propionate, for example. Additionally, the brand also added in hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and three different types of oils to further help stabilise the formula and keep skin happy and hydrated whilst the retinol gets to work.

Paula's Choice CBD Oil Retinol

Always at the forefront of ingredient innovation, the latest skin-care offering from Paula's Choice sees two major ingredients — one trendy and one tried-and-true combined into one formula: CBD oil and retinol. In addition to 0.5% retinol, the Paula's Choice CBD Oil Retinol [9] (£47) contains 150 milligrams of full-spectrum hemp-derived organic cannabidiol — commonly referred to as CBD — as the research around full-spectrum CBD is stronger than around CBD isolate, according to founder Paula Begoun. (Full spectrum means you're extracting all the different compounds from the cannabis sativa plant and not just cannabidiol.)

So why combine the two? Well, why not? It actually makes a lot of sense. Topical CBD's most enticing attribute is its ability to calm inflammation and soothe stressed, dry skin. And whilst studies around the ingredient is still underway, the the data is promising [10]. Pair a soothing, anti-inflammatory oil with retinol, the gold-standard ingredient for treating acne and the early signs of ageing that is known to well, stress skin out a bit when you start to use it, and you have a recipe for smoother, clearer, and glowier. It also may be a great retinol option for people who find they can't tolerate the ingredient in higher strengths.

Ren Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream

If you're still on the hunt for an eye cream that actually does something (rather than just feel nice and creamy), well, 2021 might be your year with the launch of Ren's Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream [11] (£42), which launches on 7 Jan.

The Ren Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream contains elderberry flower extract, an ingredient with strong antioxidant benefits to help neutralise free radicals, which can cause crepey skin and puffiness. The ingredient list also includes glycogen, a stored form of glucose, that is naturally occurring in the skin and helps it to retain moisture (similar to hyaluronic acid [12], for example). What's more, it's vegan and cruelty-free.

The Inkey List Succinic Acid Blemish Treatment

Over the past two years The Inkey List has helped introduce consumers to new and hard-to-pronounce ingredients like tranexamic and polyglutamic acids. And in 2021, they wasted no time bringing us something fresh and exciting with the launch of The Inkey List Succinic Acid Blemish Treatment [13] (£7) in the first week of January.

Similar to many science-y skin-care ingredients, succinic acid has been used in medical circles for years, according to The Inkey List Cofounder Mark Curry. "We predict we will start to see this ingredient more and more within the beauty industry, the same way tranexamic acid appeared onto the scene. It's naturally found in amber, where it's antimicrobial properties have been used for centuries in therapeutics, however recently, studies have shone a light on its amazing properties — e.g., skin reconditioning and antioxidant properties — that could make this an ingredient generalist, right up there with the likes of retinol and vitamin C."

The new treatment contains 2 percent of succinic acid, which Curry explained helps "soothe the irritation and sources of acne on all fronts", whilst simultaneously reconditioning the skin. The little tube also contains salicylic acid and sulphur, two well-known spot zappers — the former by helping to clear out clogged pores and the latter by sopping up excess oil.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen Sensitive Skinscreen SPF 30

Ultra Violette is the brainchild of two beauty industry veterans who have been developing and marketing SPF for some of Australia's biggest companies "We wanted to design a wardrobe of facial sunscreen that looked good, felt nice to wear, and didn't bore us to tears," co-founder Ava Matthews said via press release. "Of all the anti-ageing products available on the market, sunscreen is the single most important one," added co-founder Bec Jefferd. "It's about future-proofing your face from the daily toll of UV rays, and having a suite of products that can be adapted for every occasion to do this."

Beautifully packaged with broad spectrum SPF protection (that's not oxybenzone, by the way), the formulas — which the brand calls "Skinscreens" — also contain a host of skin-protecting, antioxidant-rich ingredients native to Australia. We're obsessed with the entire range, which includes a hydrating SPF 50+ sunscreen for the face, a hydrating SPF 50+ for the hands and body, a fragrance-free SPF 30 gel for sensitive skin, as well as an SPF 50+ Zinc sunscreen and SPF-laced tinted lip balms. However, we're particularly impressed by the Ultra Violette Clean Screen Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum SPF 50+ [14] (£32), which is a silky, serum-like sunscreen (it's not as watery as say, a hyaluronic acid serum, though) that leaves your skin looking dewy (not greasy) and smells like roses.

Strivectin Lactic Acid Nightly Retexturizing Serum

If you've got temperamental skin but still want to reap the benefits of a chemical exfoliator, lactic acid [15] may be the way to go (its molecule size is larger, and therefore can't penetrate the skin as deeply, meaning less irritation). "Not only does the lactic acid unclog pores and turn over the cell layers, but it also acts as a humectant [at low concentrations] to seal moisture into the skin," dermatologist Dr Ife J Rodney told POPSUGAR.

Lucky for us, one of our favourite skin-care brands has come out with a serum full of it. The Strivectin Lactic Acid Nightly Retexturizing Serum [16] (£60) promises to leave skin smoother, pores clearer, and your complexion generally glowier thanks to its star ingredient, as well as peptides, blue cypress oil, and the brand's patented NIA-114 complex.

Keys Soulcare

Alicia Keys [17]' new beauty brand, Keys Soulcare, has officially arrived in the UK via Cult Beauty [18] — no exorbitant shipping fees or bugging your friend who's travelling stateside to grab it for you (you know, whenever we can travel again). The range features everything you need to take care of your skin and your soul, from an obsidian face roller to one seriously calming candle.

The star product, in our opinion, is the Keys Soulcare Skin Transformation Cream [19] (£30), which is rich moisturiser a formulated with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to moisturise and plump skin, a naturally occurring mineral called malachite to purify, and bakuchiol, a plant-based ingredient often compared with retinol as it helps improve texture and tone. We tried it [20] before it launched and it left our skin superglowy.

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial

We don't know exactly what 2021 has in store for us, but we do know it's getting off to a good start from the very first day of January. Why, you ask? Well, because the long-awaited UK launch of the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial [21] (£67) is landing on 1 Jan. Fans of Drunk Elephant have been waiting for the product to drop ever since the brand launched in the UK back in 2018.

If you're not familiar with the product, we can tell you it was worth waiting to have here in the UK. This product is small but mighty. It contains a whopping 25 percent alpha hydroxy acids (a combination of glycolic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid) and two percent beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), making it a total powerhouse when it comes to at-home exfoliation; although, it's definitely for more-seasoned acid users.

Best of all, the formula is exactly the same in the UK as it is in the US. Sometimes formulas (especially those containing strong ingredients) must be altered to meet EU regulations, but this one was good to go. Baby-soft skin, here we come!

Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray

Its name may give a nod to the popular Japanese drink, but the Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray [22] (the brand's second big launch in Jan. 20201) is more like a swig of Powerade for your skin. Chock-full with electrolytes (like coconut water and sodium PCA), plus amino acids and ceramides, one spritz will make you look refreshed — and ready to take on the day.

MZ Skin Brightening & Hydrating Eye Ampoules

As one of the UK's most prestigious oculoplastic surgeons, Dr. Maryam Zamani knows a thing or two about the eyes and the area around them. That's why we're adding the new MZ Skin Brightening & Hydrating Eye Ampoules [23] (£155), to the top of our must-try list. Inspired by the brand's Glow Ampoules for the face, this 5-day brightening and firming treatment regimen can be used once a month, or any time you feel the areas around your eyes need a pick-me-up. The kit contains 10 serum-filled glass ampoules that you use morning and night for five days, alternating between an eye brightening cocktail, a peptide cocktail (which increases collagen production, helping to increase skin density around the eye area), and a lifting cocktail, the latter of which mixes squalene, caffeine, and hydrolysed wheat protein to firm and de-puff. The way we're feeling after two months of lockdown? This eye-reviving treatment couldn't have come at a better time.

Wishful Eye Lift & Snatch Instant Sculpting Masks

Inspired by the brand's Chin Lift Sculpting Sheet Masks, Huda Kattan set to work developing something that would do the same thing for your under eyes. The result? The Wishful Eye Lift & Snatch Instant Sculpting Masks [24] (£4), which leave the skin underneath your eyes looking brighter and firmer, like you just got eight hours of sleep and had time to leisurely enjoy a cup of coffee (sounds wonderful, right?). The hydrogel eye masks (which feature slime green-coloured fabric on one side) have an immediate cooling and soothing effect, whilst the ingredients — plant stem cells from the calanthe orchid, sweet almond oil, rose extract, and peptides — get to work hydrating, depuffing, plumping, firming, and brightening your under eyes. And because of the fabric/hydrogel combo, these masks are mess-free and truly stay put. We bet you could wear them during a spin class and they wouldn't slip down your face.

Emma Hardie Midas Touch Super Serum

The Emma Hardie Midas Touch Super Serum [25] (£58) is a does-it-all serum — the first the brand has had clinically trialled — that promises to boost hydration and leave skin looking smoother, firmer, softer, and glowier over time. The jam-packed formula contains bakuchiol (a botanical extract that helps promote cell turnover and support collagen production), vitamin C, niacinamide, vitamin E, as well as soothing ingredients like aloe vera, grapeseed oil, shea butter, and squalene.

"I felt that we needed something much more intense [in the Midas Touch range] that's really targeted at those first signs of ageing, or ageing generally, which tends to be the dehyradation and the fine lines and wrinkles," brand founder Emma Hardie said of the serum in a video filmed for the launch. In addition to all of the vitamins and the derm-loved ingredients, the formula also includes something called "ultra-filling spheres", which, according to Hardie "go in through the top layers of the skin and then they suck up the moisture from the deeper layers and release it. So as the skin plumps up, the fine lines and wrinkle start to disappear."

Isle of Paradise Day Dew and Night Glow

Isle of Paradise is always offering up new and innovative self-tan formulas, from its colour-correcting tanning waters back in 2018 to its most recent self-tanning butter [26] that's become an instant best-seller. And the brand is showing no sign of slowing down; in April 2021, it introduced two unique launches: the Isle of Paradise Day Dew Self-Tan Face Mist [27] (£16) Isle of Paradise Night Glow Gradual Self-Tan Face Mist [28] (£16).

The self-tanning face mists — one for day and one for night — feature bi-phase formulas that contain not only DHA (the molecule that helps turn your skin turn bronze), but also skin-coddling ingredients and mood-enhancing essential oils, placing them in the sensory beauty category [29] that emerged during lockdown. The sprays both contain hyaluronic acid and glycerin (for moisture), but where the Day Dew includes an invigourating blend of lemon, rosemary, and sage oils, the Night Glow has a soft, calming scent of ylang ylang, jasmine, and lavender. Simply shake the bottle, then spray over your face to both lift your mood and boost your tan all in one go.

The Nue Co. Barrier Culture Moisturiser

The Nue Co.'s latest launch brings its ethos of body and environmental wellness to the field of skin care ... or skin "supplements" as the brand calls them. The "Barrier Culture" supplements, which include a cleanser and the The Nue Co. Barrier Culture Moisturiser [30] (£45) are all about pampering the skin and balancing the skin barrier with the help of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics — and in the moisturiser's case, with the addition of ceramides, niacinamide, squalane, peptides, glycerin, and cica (centella asiatica). Housed in glass bottles, the moisturiser formula is pretty cool, as it was developed using an innovative process that allowed the brand to stabilise the bacteria cultures without damageing its cellular structure. What does that mean for your complexion, though? Damaged bacteria basically does nothing when it comes into contact with your skin. The fact the bacteria (or probiotics) is not damaged mens the skin recognises it as "live" and will therefore start working to strengthen the skin barrier and its natural protective processes.

Wǒ Skincare

Wo Skincare is a new brand that launched at the end of 2020, but many in the industry are predicting it to make waves in 2021. 'Wǒ' means 'I' or 'myself' in Mandarin, which reflects the brand's range of mix and match, mono-dose products. Each blister pack or vial contains enough for exactly one application, and you can purchase them in 2, 4, or 8 week dosages so you're not committing to huge amounts of creams and serums at a time. The idea is that you can tailor your routine to your exact skin type and concerns, and then easily add and swap products out depending on the time of year or how your skin is feeling.

The brand offers creams, balms, oils, and cleansers, as well as a collection of "Power TonIQ", which are basically treatment serums, including the Wo Skincare Power TonIQ Instant Radiance Boosting Essence [31] (£15), the Wo Skincare Power TonIQ
Anti-Redness Essence [32] (£16), and the Wo Skincare Power TonIQ Eye Contour Perfecting Essence [33] (£19), all shown here.

And whilst that would seem to be a whole lot of waste generated, it's not: Wo Skincare packageing is made from up to 80% recycled PET and is 100% recyclable — thanks to the fact there are no pumps, no cling film, and no glossy varnish — plus, there are secondary protective boxes that often generate a ton of excess waste.

Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum

In creating her new Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum [34] (£110), Dr. Sturm wanted to provide consumers with a serum that contained the right amount of vitamin C to make a difference in their skin, but without causing sensitivity or damaging the skin barrier. The Good C contains a 5 percent concentration of vitamin C, but made up of three different types of the ingredient: an oil-soluble vitamin C THD (which is an extremely stable form of the ingredient), a synthetic version called vitamin C glucoside, and kakadu plum extract. Together, the three different vitamin C varieties help fade dark spots, improve the overall tone and texture, and protect skin from free radicals caused by external pollution. Dr. Sturm also included zinc, which aids in the absorption of vitamin C, as well as olive leaf extract, aloe vera. hyaluronic acid, and glycerin — all of which help keep skin hydrated and happy.

Strivectin Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream

Healthy skin starts with a healthy skin barrier. This means the outer layer of our skin is functioning well and protecting against moisture loss. A compromised skin barrier can lead to red, sore, and peeling skin, which is never ideal. That's where the Strivectin Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream [35] (£92) comes in.

The heavy-duty cream is packed full of Strivectin's NIA-114, a patented form of niacin, which helps to repair the skin barrier; an ingredient the brand calls 1:1:1 Biomimetic Lipid Ratio, which consists of ceramides, plant-derived cholesterol, and free fatty acids and is ultrahydrating; and Chinese lu gen an poria mushroom extract, which soothes dry skin and calms redness.

As the name suggests, the Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream has a thick, creamy consistency, making it incredibly comforting for dry skin types, especially during colder and dryer months.

Dr. Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

Dr. Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 [36] (£46) is a new broad-spectrum, oil-free formula that's silky, lightweight, and doesn't leave behind a white cast. The secret is in the formulation, which uses non-nano zinc oxide (meaning the particles are a bit bigger), that's blended with antioxidants like lingonberry, sea buckthorn, ferulic acid, and bearberry, all of which help add another element of protection for your skin. What we really love about this facial sunscreen, however, is that it works a treat under makeup. While it starts out shiny, after a minute that shine dissipates, and it's not the least bit sticky or greasy, meaning it won't disrupt your foundation or concealer, or cause it to pill.

Wishful Thirst Trap Juice Ha3 Peptide Serum

Huda Kattan's new serum, the Wishful Thirst Trap Juice Ha3 Peptide Serum [37] (£41), is actually an amped up version of the formula inside of the brand's Thirst Trap Cocoon Mask. By adding three different types of hyaluronic acid (hence the Ha3 in the product name) and a whole bunch of peptides (the short chains of amino acids in our skin that are responsible for its texture, strength and resilience), the Thirst Trap formula is now even more hydrating and skin-plumping, especially if you use it regularly, which in serum form is very easy to do.

Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum

We're not going to give you a lecture about how much time you spend on your phones because, hey, we're all just trying to make it through this lockdown in one piece. What we can tell you is that if you're worried about lines, creases, and sagging skin on your neck — which can all be exasperated by staring down at your phone all the time — you may want to consider investing in the new Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum [38] (£75)

The neck serum contains peptides and various plant extracts — some that offer antioxidant protection and some that help firm, smooth, and hydrate — to help lift and tone the skin along your neck. And while the formula is the most important part of any skin-care product, we have to say we absolutely love the stainless steel roller applicator. Not only does it feel good as you roll it up and down your neck (like a mini massage), but it also means you can apply it anytime, anywhere. We like to keep it our desks and take a roll break whenever we're feeling a bit stressed.

Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Day Cream

This month, Olay introduces it Collagen Peptide 24 collection, which includes a serum, and eye cream, and the Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Day Cream [39] (£18), which is a great option to add to your regime if your skin is feeling a little dull and dry recently (so, everyone, right?). The hydrator combines palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (also known as collagen peptide) as well as vitamin B3+, which together not only help improve the tone and texture of your skin — think less redness, smaller-looking pores, a touch more radiance — but also make your skin stronger and more resilient.

Marie Reynolds Butter Balm

Both an overnight mask and and a multipurpose balm, the Marie Reynolds Butter Balm [40] (£48) helps to hydrate the skin, heal very dry patches (like on your elbows or heels), and soothe sunburns (although, please always make sure to wear your SPF . . . all the time!). Lightweight yet extremely rich and creamy, the balm contains a whole slew of butters (shea, cocoa seed, and mango) and oils (sea buckthorn, avocado, apricot, and baobab, to name a few), as well as vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and avena sativa, better known as the common oat plant.

Caudalíe Vinoclean Almond Cleansing Milk

On 15 Jan., Caudalíe [41] relaunched five of its most popular cleansers and toners with sustainability in mind. The new and improved additions are made from 100 percent recyclable plastic to reduce unnecessary plastic waste. The formulas have also been updated to incorporate more naturally-derived ingredients. We particularly love the Caudalíe Vinoclean Almond Cleansing Milk [42] (£15), which contains nourishing sweet almond oil and grape seed polyphenols that are chockfull of skin-friendly antioxidants.

Fresh Kombucha Cleansing Treatment

Introducing Fresh's first ever micellar water: Fresh Kombucha Cleansing Treatment (£19), launching 4 Jan. You could call this newbie the sister product to Fresh's Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence, which has been a fan favourite for years thanks to its ability to keep skin ultrahydrated.

The cleansing treatment's new, no-rinse formula works by attracting, trapping, and then sweeping away makeup and pollution buildup on your skin. Essentially, it makes your skin as clean as can be whilst making it silky smooth, too.

And if you're thinking: Kombucha? In a skin-care product? Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner [43] explained that "because of preservatives needed to maintain the shelf life of skin-care products, there will not be any live bacteria in these products. However, they may contain bacterial extracts that can help promote a healthy skin microbiome, which is useful in treating a variety of skin conditions including eczema, acne, and even ageing skin."

Morphe 2 Total Softie Gel Moisturiser

Presenting one of the cutest skin-care product names of 2021: Morphe Total Softie Gel Moisturiser [44] (£16). Who doesn't want a moisturiser called Total Softie? We're obviously not saying that's a reason to buy it, but it certainly got our attention.

This no-fuss newbie is part of Morphe 2's first skin-care line, complete with cleanser, face mist, face mask, and lip balm, launching 5 Jan. Out of the collection, our favourite has to be the moisturiser. The lightweight gel-moisturiser is infused with hyaluronic acid, cucumber water, and aloe vera extract, so it's ultrahydrating without being too heavy and risk clogging your pores.

The Inkey List Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser

It's only the second month of the year and The Inkey List is presenting us with yet another innovative ingredient. Fulvic acid, which is the main component of the The Inkey List Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser [45] (£11), is a well-known, multi-tasking ingredient in Chinese medicine that the brand thought would work well in an easy-to-use, every day face wash.

"If add glycolic acid plus vitamin C plus azelaic acid it would be fulvic acid," co-founder Marc Curry told POPSUGAR over Zoom. That being said, it's not a harsh cleanser that will strip the living daylights out of your skin. "If you were to put it under a category, fulvic acid is a humic acid, which isn't helpful because isn't hydrating or exfoliating, it's just an acid that has brightening, and anti-inflammatory properties." Curry added.

A nice gel texture that's not too think and not too thin, the cleanser also contains kakadu plum, licorice root, aloe vera, and Nordic peat. All of the ingredients combined with the fulvic acid create a face wash that's powerful enough to remove waterproof makeup, gentle enough to leave skin feeling soft and soothed, and gently brightens your complexion as you use it.

Glossier Cleanser Concentrate Clarifying Face Wash

Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser, the brand's first face wash (and one of its first products actually), is a best-seller and a fan favourite. However, over the years, the brand realised its customers also wanted a cleanser that did a bit more — something that deep cleaned and exfoliated without any gritty stuff, and that wasn't drying or stripping or fragranced. The result? The Glossier Cleanser Concentrate Clarifying Face Wash [46] (£18), which is an exfoliating cleanser that's kind to skin. It uses grape ferment and grade juice extract, both of which contain acids that gently chemically exfoliate the skin, and niacinamide to help decongest pores and refine skin texture. It also contains chamomile flower water and calendula extract, both of which help soothe and condition the skin, and a plant-derived amino acid surfactants (what helps the cleanser foam) that the brand claims is gentler on the skin than traditional surfactants used in soaps.

Weleda Prickly Pear Cactus Hydrating Facial Mist

In April 2021, Weleda celebrated its 100th anniversary with a new range that centres on the prickly pear cactus, which the brand sources sustainably (per the standards set by the Union for Ethical Bio Trade) from Jalisco, Mexico. Why prickly pear cactus? Even in extremely dry climates, the plant is able to store water in something called its mucilage, found inside the paddle-shape lobes of the cactus. This mucilage is like a plant version of our skin's natural hyaluronic acid reserves, helping both attract and retain moisture. Weleda has managed to extract the mucilage — in a patent-pending process that took it six years to develop — which it then adds to the product formulations to help attract moisture into the skin.

The collection includes four products, all aimed at hydrating the skin. There's a Facial Cream, a Facial Lotion, an Eye Gel, and the Weleda Prickly Pear Cactus Hydrating Facial Mist [47] (£17), which can be used throughout the day to add a hit of moisture when you need it or before makeup as a hydrating primer. You can even use it after makeup, and we promise it won't disrupt your base.

Codex Antü Brightening Moisturiser

Codex Beauty Labs is a plant-based biotech beauty brand that launched in 2019 with the goal of disrupting the industry and setting a new standard when it came to sustainability in skin care. And in April, the company finally released its second range of products called Antü, which is focussed on the skin barrier and the reduction of oxidative stress on the skin from external factors like pollution and UV exposure.

Made up of two products — the Codex Antü Brightening Moisturiser [48] (£76) and a Night Cream — the new collection features a patent-pending ingredient complex created with bio-actives from three plants found in the Patagonian rainforest, which have been combined with hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to protect and support the microbiome as well as strengthen the skin barrier. And to ensure the ingredients are sourced ethically and sustainably, the brand partners with local Mapuche wild harvesters (the Mapuche are the indigenous people of Chile), and a royalty from all Antü product sales will also be provided to fund local Mapuche initiatives.

Bondi Laser @ Home Device

The Bondi Laser @ Home Device [49] (£198) is an intense pulsed light (IPL) hair-removal device that you can use from the comfort of your own home (for a refresher on IPL technology and how it removes hair, click here [50]). The device, which works on light brown, medium brown, dark brown, and black hair and light to medium skin tones), was created by Trish Coulton, the owner of Bondi Wax & Tan in West London. The cordless device is cordless, compact, and easy to use — and features eight speed settings, the lowest of which the brand claims is gentle enough for sensitive skin. With regular use of the device, the brand promises noticeable hair reduction after five treatments.