Cold winter winds and blasting central heating can play havoc with our skin. And with late night Christmas tipples filling up your calendar, and other festive (not-so) guilty pleasures, it’s no surprise our complexions can start to look and feel a little dulled. Luckily, Noctis Beauty Editor Charli Avery has rounded up her new skincare finds – seven winter essential trusted favourites for that will have you glowing from top to bottom. Read on for Charli’s advice on how to restore your radiance in the lead up to Christmas and NYE.
FOR YOUR EYES
MII COSMETICS – Bright Eyed Revive and Refresh Eye Mask, £24
It’s that time of year for weeknight work parties, now that’s all fun and games until you’re at your desk at 8am with eyes feeling dry, dark, and puffy. Don’t worry, I’ve got you – I am OBSESSED with these MII Bright eyed revive and refresh hydrogel eye masks. These brilliant budget friendly eye masks aren’t slimy on the skin, and really work to de-puff and brighten the under eyes, due to the caffeine infusion. The Niacinamide helps hydrate and reduce fine lines, leaving you feeling refreshed. I used these during fashion week – I can vouch, they work…
FOR YOUR FACE
KAT BURKI – Amino Protein Mask, £147
Okay this Kat Burki Amino Protein Mask is a little less budget friendly – but sometimes, you have to treat yourself (or get treated by Santa). This Amino Protein Mask is a deeply conditioning treatment designed to plump, firm, and rejuvenate the skin while promoting a healthy, radiant glow. It offers a non-invasive, long-lasting alternative to traditional skin-tightening treatments, which less face it – are expensive, and require down time.
Kat Burki developed this to tap into the body’s innate collagen-reproducing ability and the powerful effects of cellular repair, so if you want a home treatment to plump the skin – look no further.
FOR YOUR LIPS
WELEDA – Skin Food Lip Butter, £7.75
Weleda’s Skin Food is a household name at this point. It’s been around for nearly 100 years, and now they have developed the same concept into this handy lip butter.
It’s an intensive nourishment and protection for very dry and chapped lips, leaving them soft and supple, and protects them from drying out further. It forms a protective barrier against external influences, such as cold weather and central heating – which is incredibly important during the winter months.
It’s non sticky, pretty indetectable, and an absolute handbag must have. Such a bargain, and all natural.
FOR YOUR HAIR
SILKE LONDON – Silk Pillowcase, £80 and Heatless Curler Set, £45
This may not be the most obvious choice for hair care – but SILKE London has you covered.
Crafted from 100% pure mulberry silk, the SILKE London pillowcase transforms your sleep into a nightly ritual for healthier hair and skin. Wake up to smoother, shinier hair, as it reduces friction, protects against breakage, and soothes your irritated wind beaten skin. I can safely say, it feels so luxurious to sleep on – just remember to wash it regularly in COLD water. The pillowcase comes in 3 colours – 2 are neutral, and this vivid pink (my favourite, of course)
Combine that with SILKE’s brilliant heatless curler for next day frizz and damage free waves.
FOR YOUR LEGS
LEGOLOGY – Body Brush, £20 and AIR-LITE Daily Lift for Legs, £70
This simple but effective body brush is made from natural sisal fibres that exfoliate, tone and detoxify to reveal radiant, energised and smooth skin. Dry brushes helps to drain the lymphatic system, making legs look more toned and contoured and skin feel tighter. It doesn’t hurt as much as some brushes I’ve tried!!
Perfectly paired with this AIR-LITE Daily Left cream that works to sculpt by moving the lymph to streamline your silhouette. It is light weight, and smells absolutely incredible. Go on, treat your legs.
Words: Charli Avery
Cover Credits: Photographer – Carolina Bonatelli, MUA – Charli Avery