Glowing Skin

Dull skin is usually a build up of dead skin cells that reflect light unevenly. Dehydration, tiredness, sun damage and slower cell turnover with age all add to it.

Glowing skin is smooth, hydrated and even in tone. Most of that comes from gentle exfoliation, hydration and antioxidants.

• Morning: cleanse, apply a vitamin C serum such as Medik8 C-Tetra 30ml, moisturise, then SPF
• Night: cleanse, use a gentle exfoliating toner like Medik8 Press & Glow 200ml a few nights a week, then a hydrating moisturiser

An occasional exfoliating powder such as Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 74g gives an instant lift before a night out.

• Help: vitamin C, niacinamide, gentle acids like PHA and lactic acid, hyaluronic acid and daily SPF
• Make it worse: over exfoliating, heavy layers of product, skipping moisturiser and sun damage

Exfoliating and hydrating give a brighter look within days. Vitamin C and niacinamide even out tone over four to eight weeks.

Yes. Vitamin C in the morning, retinoids at night and exfoliating toners on nights you do not use a retinoid.

SPF every morning keeps the glow. Sun damage is the biggest cause of dull, uneven skin.

• Under €30: Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide 30ml, a light serum for glow and smoother texture
• €40 to €60: Medik8 C-Tetra 30ml in the morning and Medik8 Press & Glow 200ml at night
• Over €90: Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum 50ml or, for the biggest step up, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic 30ml

Get in touch and tell us whether your skin feels dry, rough or just tired, and we will help you choose.