By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit
Our skin takes a real beating in summer. Parties, sun, the beach and sleepless nights can be fun, but it is our skin that shows the damage. Don’t panic though, we have our skin serum top picks to help you repair, renew and revitalize.
Used every night, this serum will help repair past damage to your skin and help prevent further damage caused by environmental factors. The high levels of antioxidants and hyaluronic acid work together to promote the skins natural function.
RRP $105 from department stores and selected beauty retailers.
Give tired, dull skin an instant wakeup with this serum designed to boost vitality and youthfulness. The key ingredient is Myoxino, a substance derived from the seeds of Hibiscus Esculentus, which gives a pain-free, natural wrinkle freezing effect.
RRP $39.95 from David Jones, leading pharmacies and health food stores
Including the most advanced plant-based stem cell ingredients, this serum works on all skin types to promote firmness and elasticity in the skin, and a smooth appearance.
RRP $105 from selected cosmetic and beauty clinics. Phone 1300 799 709.
Still one of the most popular skincare serums to date, Génifique Youth Activator can be used on any skin type, at any age for any skin concern. Daily use of this potent formulation increases the production of youth proteins in our skin. Visible effects include plumping, vibrant complexion and silky smooth skin.
RRP $135 from Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies.
Each dose of this pure Vitamin C serum is packaged individually in vegetal jelly capsules. Aside from making measurement of your daily dose easy, it also keeps the temperamental properties of the Vitamin C safe from sunlight or oxygen.
RRP $80 from leading beauty salons, day spas and selected department stores.
The 100% pure plant extracts include essential oils of Rosewood and Patchouli, Blue Orchid extract to revitalize and tone, and Hazelnut oil which helps prevent moisture loss and signs of aging. The oil is designed for dry skin types to give extra anti-aging attention to dehydrated skin.
RRP $49 from department stores and selected beauty salons.
Expert Advice
Scared to use an oil on your skin? Charlotte Turner, Clarins Head of Education and Training, explains the benefits of using an oil product on our face.
“Essential oils are well integrated into the skin and provide the wearer with a unique feeling of calmness and wellbeing as well as enhancing the subsequent treatment products. They comfort and nourish the skin’s surface, smoothing the epidermis to leave it protected and softened.”
