BeautyHack Senior Editor Karina Andreeva shares a list of proven skin care products.
Eye cream Hydro Beauty, Chanel
Usually day and night cream is enough for me, for a long time I did not pay special attention to the eye area, and when it was necessary to urgently cope with puffiness, I resorted to eye patches. But after trying Hydro Beauty eye cream, I realized that it must be in my beauty routine. Like the entire Hydra Beauty line, camellia extract is aimed at expressing skin hydration. I love it because it is very light, it is instantly absorbed and smoothes the skin around the eyes and gives it a healthy glow. I recommend using this gel before applying concealer.
Price: RUB 4,665
Lip balm Lavander Balm, Serge Naumov
The famous Russian make-up artist Sergei Naumov in one of our interviews (the full version can be read here) gave a very important advice - before starting makeup, make a mask not only for the face, but also for the lips. His balm (lavender is my favorite) works great for this. I apply it on the lips for 10-15 minutes: the product perfectly moisturizes and nourishes them, and also prepares even matte lipsticks, which often dry lips, for long-term wearing. It contains only mint, a complex of oils and natural preservatives.
Price: 1 290 rub.
Creams Moisture Surge and Dramatically Different, Clinique
These two remedies I call the real saviors of my dry skin. Dramatically Different (thicker in texture) is most often used in winter, and lighter Moisture Surge - in summer or as a makeup base.
Dramatically Different is a pale yellow gel, when applied to the skin, it seems oily, although no oils were found in the composition. Works on "5+" - copes with peeling and perfectly nourishes the skin. Very often I apply it in a greasy layer like a night mask: it will be absorbed in 20 minutes, so you can not be afraid to stain your pillow. Contains sodium hyaluronate and glycerin for intense hydration. The skin is strengthened by sunflower seeds, barley and cucumber extracts in the formula.
Moisture Surge is an excellent choice for moisturizing skin. It contains aloe water, which restores the skin's moisture barrier, while vitamins C, E and green tea provide a powerful antioxidant effect. It is absorbed in the first two minutes - after 15-20 you can already apply the foundation.
Price for Moisture Surge Cream: 1 359 RUB.
Price for Dramatically Different Cream: 2 000 rub.
Cleansing mask Active Pureness, Comfort Zone
The Comfort Zone Clay Mask perfectly mattifies the skin and prevents the production of sebum with regular use. The mask is 94 percent composed of natural ingredients - mangosteen fruit extract and kaolin bentonite (adhering particles of white clay). Suitable for both women and men - the smell is neutral, and the action is quick.
When you squeeze a pea into the palm of your hand, the texture appears creamy and delicate. Before applying to the face, the skin must be thoroughly cleansed - it is advisable to use a soft scrub and toner without alcohol in the composition. You need to distribute the mask as quickly as possible - it “freezes” and starts its work 40 seconds after application.
If you are familiar with Davines natural shampoos and hair balms (distinctive features are minimalist packages in pastel colors and sonorous names like DIDI and LOVE), then pay attention to similar packages of the Comfort Zone brand. All Comfort Zone masks, creams and tonics are made at the Davines manufactory, the ingredients are used according to the same principle as for shampoos - as natural as possible.
Price on request
Elixir Beauty Elixir Gold, Caudalie
The legendary "water of beauty" turns 20 this year. In 1997, the creator of the brand, Matilda Thoma, discovered the legendary recipe for the herbal elixir of youth, invented for the Queen of Hungary in the 16th century. First Matilda created a remedy for herself. Then she improved it with a modern composition that combines a soothing thermal mist, an essence saturated with active ingredients (this is used in Asia before serum) and an extract from flowers with useful properties. The result is a hybrid product that is easy to spray, can freshen complexion, set makeup, and easily blend into everyday skin care.
This is one of actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's favorites - she calls it “the spa at hand”. I remember how I tried the remedy for the first time: I was so struck by the fresh aroma when spraying the haze that I no longer thought about how it would “work” - for one effect of “aromatherapy” this water can be given a solid five. But the wonderful smell is not its only advantage. The product perfectly moisturizes and refreshes the skin and replaces thermal water. It contains notes of benzoin and myrrh, a soothing extract of orange blossom, grape and rose flowers that give the skin a radiance, essential oil of rosemary, known for its firming properties, as well as a toning essence of lemon balm and mint.
Price: 3 195 rub.
Mask-scrub for deep cleansing of the skin City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub, Clinique
White clay mask works in combination with charcoal. The skin becomes light gray in color. Apply to cleansed face, avoiding the under eye area. After a minute, it seems to begin to move - there is a feeling that dirt is being pulled out of the skin like a vacuum cleaner. Gives a good exfoliating effect and can be washed off easily with warm water. You can read about how to choose a clay mask here.
Price: 3 100 rubles.
Cleansing gel Cleananse, Avene
I love Avene products for their composition: more than 50% of them are water from the Avene thermal spring in France. It was here that the first balneological resort was built in 1736. I have a combination skin type: oily in the chin and cheeks, dry in the T-zone. I choose cleansing according to the principle "which removes makeup faster and more effectively": when it comes to skin care, I am quite lazy. I don't have a multi-stage cleansing: my ideal is one product that will both remove makeup and just cleanse the skin.
I have found everything I need in this transparent turquoise gel: it delicately dissolves even the most persistent makeup and cleanses the skin. On contact with water, it turns into a white foam. I take it with me on trips - to save space in my cosmetic bag. It does not dry the skin, but gives light moisturizing, so that after it you do not always need a night cream. The manufacturer writes that there is no soap in the composition: the product does not sting the skin, even if I remove active makeup on the eyelids with it. By the way, a list of the best cleansers can be found here.
Price: 923 rub.
Serum Hydra Boost Serum, Elemis
The gel serum of the legendary English brand is absorbed instantly. I applied it in the morning before my moisturizer. After a couple of days, I noticed that the skin became healthier and denser: for this I fell in love with this remedy. As part of nere seed extract - helps the skin retain moisture. Bergamot, sweet orange, tangerine oils nourish and soften it.
Price: 4 635 rub.
Night mask Drink Up Intensitive Overnight Mask, Origins
This summer, the legendary brand of organic cosmetics Origins came to the Russian market (we talked about why this is great news here). The creator of the brand is William Lauder, the grandson of Este Lauder. Since its inception on the global market, Origins has established itself as a brand specializing in natural cosmetics and traditional recipes. In addition, the latest technologies and scientific trends are used in the formulas of the products.
One of the first brand products I tested was the Drink Up Intensitive Overnight Mask. Cream of light yellow color with a herbaceous aroma is very rich in texture, but absorbed in 10 minutes. I apply the mask in a greasy layer on the skin before going to bed (to wake up with radiant and rested skin in the morning) or use it at the very beginning of the day if I plan to do active makeup in the evening on the way out and want to sufficiently moisturize the skin. In the composition of vegetable oils of avocado and apricot kernels - for intensive nutrition.
Price: 1,000 rubles.
Patches Hydro Gel Eye Patch Black & Goldy, BeautyDrugs
A find to combat dark circles under the eyes and puffiness. I use it in the morning after washing, on the plane and before an important exit. Gel patches are easily fixed on the skin and lighten dark circles and remove puffiness within 15-20 minutes of use. The formula is based on colloidal gold and black pearl powder for deep hydration. It also contains aloe vera extract (to prevent the first signs of aging). I love the ease of use and the wow effect: the skin under the eyes is smoothed, and the concealer lays down in an even layer. An interview with the creator of the BeautyDrugs brand, Tatyana Kirillovskaya, can be found here.
Price: 1 400 rub.
Cream Ultra Rich Moisturiser Cream, UltraCeuticals
When you open the lid, you see a cream that looks like an ice cream. It is oily - you need to wait 5-10 minutes to be absorbed. In summer, it is best used for those with extremely dry skin, and in cold weather it is suitable for everyone. Shea butter, linoleic and hyaluronic acids replenish sebum and lipid deficiencies and improve density. The remedy is often recommended for recovering from peels and injections.
Price: 7,000 rubles.
Tonic Rose Toner, Ausganica
The Australian organic cosmetics brand is just under ten years old - founded by Maureen Liao, who has studied aromatherapy for a long time. The product with an oil texture is 90% composed of fresh extracts (flowers of a capital rose, hibiscus, beaks of large-fruited, European olive, calendula officinalis) and aloe leaf juice. His scent is magical - it smells like rose petals. Copes with flaking and smoothes the skin. If not for winter, I would have used it without cream.
Price: 4 140 rub.
Cream Rose Facial Cream, Ausganica
The texture of this cream resembles whipped cream - soft and airy. It was absorbed in a minute and moisturized the skin. Rich in a complex of nutritious ingredients - olive leaf extract, rose hips, hibiscus, rose and beaks. It smells like a rose. If using in the morning, blot with a tissue before applying foundation.
Price: 4 970 rub.
