Saving face
Beauty products to give skin a glow
IT’S EASY FOR SKIN TO FEEL DRAB DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS, BUT THESE CLEVER PRODUCTS CAN HELP BRING BACK THE GLOW
| 1 LET THERE BE LIGHT Shimmering Skin Perfector by Becca, £29, is a foundation that leaves a sheen on the skin and reflects light. The name of the product says it all. Wear it on its own for a dazzling look, or tone down the shimmer level with a light dusting of powder. Available at Fenwicks stores or Becca’s boutique; +44 (0)20 7225 2501 |  |
| 2 BRIGHTEN UP Aveda’s Tourmaline-Charged Radiance Fluid, £30, is a light gel which works as a skin-brightening serum, thanks to the mineral tourmaline. The organic aloe, green leaf tea and lycopene contained make it an anti-ageing tool as well. +44 (0)1730 232 380 ; www.aveda.com |  |
| 3 GLOW FOR IT The Bobbi Brown range is all about working the natural look. The Pot Rouge cream blush, £16, which doubles up for lips and cheeks starts the “new glow” process, but her multi-coloured Shimmer Brick, £27, is perfect to sweep over the cheekbones and brow bones to distract from any pallor. +44 (0)870 034 2566 |  |
| 4 WHITE MAGIC Skin Glowing Facial Scrub Mask, £8, from Champneys luxury health spa chain, contains white China clay and jojoba beads and so works as an exfoliator to slough off old skin layers; or as a mask to boost skin condition. Available from selected Sainsbury’s stores; +44 (0)800 636 262 |  |
| 5 SHINE ON Eight Hour Cream by Elizabeth Arden, £19, is the wonder balm that is used religiously by make-up artists to add shine to lips, cheeks and décolleté or act as a highlighter on the brow bone or collarbone. Available from larger Boots or department stores nationwide |  |
| 6 BLUE VELVET The bottle looks precious on the outside, but its contents promise even greater magic. Apply just a little of this intensive serum (nicknamed “sleep in a bottle”) after a late night out, and wake up in the morning looking as though you were tucked in for a full seven hours. Midnight Secret by Guerlain, £53. +44 (0)1932 233 887 |  |
