1 Sarah Chapman Skinesis Glow
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Sarah Chapman Skinesis lookfantastic.com
£64.00
“This glow-giving facial oil has become one of my most-used skincare products. Not only is it uber-nourishing on my dry skin, but it also tackles damage caused by blue light pollution and contains a ceramide complex that keeps skin healthy.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
2 CeraVe Smoothing Cleanser
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CeraVe lookfantastic.com
£12.00
“Sometimes, I have to push my magpie tendencies to one side and accept that the product in the fugly bottle is The One. Case in Point: this frill-free gel cleanser, offering three types of ceramides and a gentle foaming action to remove dirt. I love it because it feels gentle enough to lather all over my face (including my sensitive eyes), and leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed without any tightness. The dream.” Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
3 Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
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Biossance cultbeauty.co.uk
£44.00
“As someone with acne inflammation and a total intolerance of the sun, I’m prone to redness on my cheeks. Ever the cynic, I didn’t believe Biossance when they told me their customers often saw a reduction in redness after 3 days using this product (and I didn’t believe *namedrop* brand ambassador JVN when he recommended Biossance in general). Skip ahead to me using it for ONE NIGHT, and waking up with calmed, even skin. It’s my new ultimate favourite. It wasn’t a fluke – to this day, I’m willing to scrape out the empty tub with a toothpick, this stuff’s so effective. Sorry JVN. I’ll listen next time.” Kate Pasola, Beauty Writer
4 Soy Face Cleanser
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fresh cultbeauty.co.uk
£11.50
“If you want a cleanser that removes everything, from makeup to dirt and excess oil, this is for you. The low-foam formula dissolves impurities and leaves the complexion feeling clean – without stinging your eyes or leaving your skin dry and tight. It’s perfect if you don’t fancy faffing around with multiple makeup removers and just want a one-stop-shop.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
5 Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum
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Murad lookfantastic.com
£72.00
“I’ve never met a Murad product I didn’t like, and this one just took the top spot. Vitamin C is a tricky ingredient to bottle effectively, but this one is gold-stabilised (fancy) and teamed with dead-skin-slaying glycolic acid for a brighter, healthier-looking complexion. My skin looked improved within days of using it and I don’t plan on stopping.” Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
6 Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defence SPF 30
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Drunk Elephant cultbeauty.co.uk
£30.00
“I’ve tried so many sunscreens in my mission to find one that doesn’t break me out. From oil-free to all-natural, they all seems to give me those tiny under-the-skin bumps. That was, until I found this ah-mazing formula by Drunk Elephant. Free from essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical screens, fragrance/dyes and SLS, this SPF kept my skin happy and breakout-free.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
7 The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £5.90
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“Hyaluronic acid is my favourite skincare ingredient and its the one thing I wouldn’t be without because it makes such a difference in plumping out those fine lines that are becoming more and more common now I’m in my thirties. This one by the Ordinary is the most effective you will find for the price.” Laura Capon, Deputy Beauty Editor
8 F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial
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Drunk Elephant cultbeauty.co.uk
£44.00
“If there’s a time of year when I want to self-soothe in a duvet swaddle, it’s winter. So I’ll be cocooning my face with this skin-barrier replenishing overnight “waterfacial” (mask to you and me). Packed with moisture-loss-preventing ceramides and cheek-plumping omega fatty acids, this is the only cocktail I’ll be having for the foreseeable.” Laura Capon, Deputy Beauty Editor.
9 VERSO Acne Deep Cleanse
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VERSO lookfantastic.com
£35.00
“I’m a double-cleansing obsessive, and I’ve got a borderline dependency on this stuff, and use it as a second wash after removing my makeup with an oil or balm. It contains salicylic acid, which means it gets rid of those annoying congested bumps on my nose, and shrinks my zits a treat. But it’s also packed with niacinamide and Zinc Pca, which are anti-acne, but also moisturising and help your skin cling to moisture. Plus, it’s got glycerin and a couple of other soothing ingredients, so the formula is somehow gentle enough to be used once (sometimes twice!) per day. My acneic little skin can’t live without it.” Kate Pasola, Beauty Writer
10 Blemish + Age Defense
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Skinceuticals skinceuticals.co.uk
£90.00
“I’ve been having some issues with texture recently, every morning I’d wake up with teeny-tiny little blemishes and those annoying under-the-skin spots across my jawline and lower cheeks. That was, until I started using this serum. It’s totally decongested my skin, leaving it smooth and bump/blemish-free. It’s non-drying, so perfect if you have sensitive skin but want an effective anti-blemish treatment.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
11 Epionce Medical Barrier Cream
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Epionce skincity.co.uk
£31.00
“This one is a rogue choice, because it was developed for clients who’ve undergone skin procedures and left with chapped, dry, sore skin. But hear me out, because it’s a mainstay in my own skin first aid kit. You know when you’ve cleansed and things are feeling stingy, and you just know a serum, moisturiser or face oil isn’t going to be enough? Enter, the Epionce Barrier Cream. Overdone the retinol? EBC it. Sunburn? EBC it. Mask irritation? Air conditioner skin dry-out? Stressed skin? Heartbroken? I swear to god, Epionce Barrier Cream fixes it all. For a cheaper option, you can try Boots’ Your Good Skin Cica Cica Repair Sleep Paste. Leave it on overnight, gently cleanse in the morning, and you’ll be good to go.” Kate Pasola, Beauty Writer
12 Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment
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Kate Somerville cultbeauty.co.uk
£55.00
“It doesn’t matter that I see the word “dildo” every time I look at the bottle, because this is up there with my all-time favourite face oils (and I’ve tried a lot). It does contain a bit of fragrance, which I wouldn’t recommend for sensitive skins, but oil is such a pampering part of my beauty routine that I’ll admit, I do crave a bit of a scent when applying it. This one’s also packed with barrier-restoring lipids and absorbs super quick, keeping skin hydrated for the remainder of the day/night.” Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
13 Dr Hauschka Clarifying Day Oil, £26.50
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“I LOVE Dr Hauschka’s clarifying face oil, my skin can bounce between being super-dry and super-oily, so when it’s on the oilier side I reach for this. Don’t ask me how it does it, but somehow the formula ‘balances my skin’ and brings it back to a happy medium. It reduces shine, calms redness, and actually helps to prevent breakouts before they happen.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
14 Niod Flavanone Face Mask, £29
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“One of the things I want most in life (apart from an endless supply of Dairy Milk) is glowing skin. Normally I can only achieve the glow I like from makeup but after using this decongesting face mask, my skin literally glows through my foundation. Packed with three different types of clay, it does have quite a tingling effect but it’s well worth it for the end result.” Laura Capon, Deputy Beauty Editor
15 Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
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The Ordinary cultbeauty.co.uk
£4.90
“You don’t need to drop £££ to find the best moisturiser, this purse-friendly formula offers immediate hydration thanks to it’s multiple amino acids, fatty acids and hyaluronic acid. It’s non-greasy and absorbs fast enough for you to apply makeup directly afterwards. For under a fiver, you can’t beat it.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
16 MV Organics Rose Plus Booster Oil, £77, & MV Organics Rose Soothing Protective Moisturiser, £27
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“These two are my go-to for hormonal skin days. Once a month (without fail) I’ll get a couple of those nasty cystic spots – you know the ones that feel like you have a an actual grape sitting under the surface of your skin? Well this duo is the only combination of products that vastly improve my hormonal flare ups. I’ll mix a few drops of the Rose Plus oil in with the moisturiser, the high quality essential oils (including rosehip and jojoba) soothe and help promote healing, so they cut the life of those cystic spots in half. Instead of being plagued with breakouts for over a week, my skin is back to it’s former glory in a day or two.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
MV Organics Rose Plus Booster Oil, £77
MV Organics Rose Soothing Protective Moisturiser, from £27
17 SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum, £135
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“What started out as something I only applied here and there when I could remember, is now a staple in my morning skincare routine. A potent antioxidant cocktail that targets everything from dulness, to ageing to pigmentation – it might be pricey, but I really do think it’s worth every penny.” Gabrielle Dyer, Senior Beauty Writer
18 Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, £15
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“I always double cleanse…mainly because I wear a lot of makeup. I use this after I’ve removed the bulk of my makeup because it leaves my skin feeling super soothed and I never get that horrible tight skin feeling with it.” Laura Capon, Deputy Beauty Editor
19 Calming Serum
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Dr. Barbara Sturm cultbeauty.co.uk
£175.00
“Ok, hear me out, I know that this is a LOT of money to spend on skincare, but this is one of the best serums I’ve ever used (and trust me, I don’t say that lightly). Why? Because every time my skin freaks out, this serum calms it down asap. From hormonal breakouts, to redness, dry patches or texture issues, this soothing formula contains an active, plant-based complex that calms skin, taking down redness and reducing irritation.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
20 Evolve Hyaluronic Serum, £30
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“Do you ever look at your skin in the mirror and feel like it’s just a bit bleh? Maybe it’s just me, but somedays my face looks dull, tired, and like i’ve been up all night – even though I’m a grandma and like to go to bed at 10pm. Whenever my skin gets like this I slather my face in Evolve’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Not only is it 99.3% natural (which means it’s made up of non-toxic, non-synthetic ingredients), but it’s like a big drink of water for thirsty skin. Pop it on before any moisturiser and it’ll get rid of all signs of dehydration.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
21 Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, £24
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“The quicker I can get my makeup off the better, that’s why I love this balm as I can just rub it all over my face, rinse with a wet flannel and it gets rid of everything in one go. Way quicker than scrubbing your face with 5 orange stained makeup wipes.” Laura Capon, Deputy Beauty Editor
22 Neal’s Yard Remedies Rose Face Wash, £17
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“I like my cleanser to do just that, cleanse. I really don’t have the time or patience to triple cleanse my face every day with a balm, oil, and then a cream. I just want one product that does the whole job (preferably in less time than it takes to make a cup of tea). NYR Rose Face Wash does just that, removes all my makeup, including mascara, and leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean – with stripping it of all it’s moisture. Basic, but it works.”Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
23 L’Occitane Divine Cream, £78
“I wouldn’t say I’m a loyal fan of one moisturiser, but I’m nearly at the end of this pot of creamy loveliness, which is a good sign. Recently updated with a higher hit of Immortelle essential oil (which boasts double the anti-ageing anti-oxidants of Vitamin E, apparently), I’ve had more skin compliments than ever, despite my Botox wearing off, having full-blown flu and not enjoying an unbroken night’s sleep in eighteen months (don’t have kids, kids).” Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
24 Colbert MD The Stimulate Serum, £135
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“I’m an impatient person, I like to see a difference the day after I use a product and no other serum works quite as hard as this one from Colbert MD. The formula is loaded with glycolic acid, which helps improve skin texture and tone, leaving my complexion clearer pretty much overnight.” Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director
25 Medik8 R-Retinoate, £135
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“OK, so, this is spenny and I didn’t think retinol was right for me, and then I was introduced to this. It’s technically not retinol but is a type of Vitamin A and it helps skin to repair itself. It’s non-irritating (like some retinols can be) and suitable for sensitive skin. I use it every night and honestly, the change in my skin is incredible. I never want to be without it.” Lucy Partington, Former Beauty Writer
26 Frances Prescott Tri-Balm, £46
“Nothing slays those final traces of make-up better than a face balm and a hot cloth. This one comes in a handy portable stick, and cleanses, exfoliates and moisturises in one simple step. It contains no nasties (synthetic chemicals, parabens or silicones) and smells like an expensive spa, thanks to all the nurturing plant-based essential oils Frances has packed in.” Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
27 Allies Of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial, £110
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“I can honestly say i’ve never come across a product that works SO quickly and so well. At first, I didn’t really get it. An overnight mask, with the texture of a serum that claims to brighten, blitz spots and generally improve your complexion ten fold. This is one of the very few products that truly lives up to the hype – it does all of this and WAY more, so much so that the morning after I always look like I have just had an hour’s facial. Its magical powers can be pinned down to ingredients: alpha hydroxy acids, natural enzymes, probiotics and antibacterial colloidal silver. It’s truly an unbelievable product.” Gabrielle Dyer, Senior Beauty Writer
Digital Beauty Director Vic is the Digital Beauty Director here at Cosmopolitan.com/UK.
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