The weather’s changing, it’s time for a skincare switch-up!
After months of rain, snow and freezing temperatures, spring has finally sprung. The season when daffodils come to play, the air smells fresh and the breeze loses its bite.
‘Out with the old, in with the new’ – your beauty bag is most likely full of products way past its prime. It’s not just about swapping old formulas for new ones, but rather updating the focus of your skincare regime to match the warmer and brighter seasons.
We sat down with Senior Beauty Buyer, Clare Wolfe – for expert advice and spring skincare solutions for a seasonal switch-up and essential beauty bag update.
Prepare
Start your day with a formula that’s clean and refreshing. Removing impurities from the night before is essential for a base that’s smooth and glowy.
“Scrub, Cleanse & Exfoliate, the first step to your glow game is to prepare your skin for the day! Start with Murad’s Skin Smoothing Polish – it’s great for removing dead cells and that sluggish winter feel!”
Murad Skin Smoothing Polish 100ml – £20
“The Glowing Skin Set is a BrandAlley favourite! It’s a great daily microfoliant for you to start each day with super glowing skin.”
Dermalogica The Glowing Skin Set – £38
“If you’re a fan of foamy textures, then you’ll love L’OCCITANE’s Immortelle Precious Cleansing Foam. It has a fun, foamy lather and is luxuriously light on the skin.”
L’OCCITANE Immortelle Precious Cleansing Foam 150ml – £16
“It’s time for a spring clean, Kate Sommervile’s lovely gentle wash works great as a second cleanser. It washes away makeup, impurities and pore-clogging oil without over-drying, leaving your skin feeling hydrated, soft and refreshed.”
Kate Somerville Gentle Wash 120ml – £22.50
Protect
SPF: The crown jewels of every warm-weather beauty bag… well essentially, every beauty bag needs SPF – all year round.
“My top pick is the Ultrasun Anti Pigmentation Face Lotion SPF 50+, perfect for anyone who suffers with pigmentation in the sun. The SPF delivers all-in-one skincare and sun protection to help tackle existing signs of pigmentation while protecting against future skin ageing.”
Ultrasun Face SPF50+ Anti-Pigmentation – 150ml – £42
“The UV Face & Scalp Mist is also a favourite of mine. A great holiday essential, especially if your scalp tends to burn.”
Ultrasun Face & Scalp Mist SPF50 150ml – £19.50
Cooldown
No matter your skin type or texture, your serum and moisturiser can make or break your skincare routine. And for make-up wearers, can also make a break a flawless base.
“A lightweight moisturiser + a cooling serum = happy skin. Swapping for something a little lighter is key. Not sure where to start? Murad Correct & Protect’s Serum is a double whammy – a SPF and serum in one. “
Murad Correct & Protect Serum BS SPF45 – £42
Liz Earle Your Daily Routine with Skin Repair™ Gel Cream – £35
Liz Earle Your Daily Routine with Skin Repair™ Light Cream – £35
Interview by Patience Ssebuwufu & Clare Wolfe
