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AUTUMN SKINCARE EDIT 6 products to transition your skin for autumn from Dermastore Autumn in the City of Gold is lovely for its beautiful foliage and perfectly crisp temperatures. But cold weather can cause our skin to be dry, flaky and red faster than you can say ‘knitwear’. We’re preparing for those cooler days by swapping in some key products from Dermastore, in the form of rich creams and supercharged ingredients. Stay fresh-faced with these six products that will keep your complexion happy, plump and luminous until spring!
MESOESTETIC HYDRACREAM FUSION There’s nothing worse than scrubbing your makeup off at the end of the day to find your face totally parched. Well, winter is coming – and the cooler, drier air in Joburg is already showing its effects on skin. Enter the Mesoestetic Hydracream Fusion, a gentle cream-to-oil cleanser that will give your skin a good old cleanse whilst hydrating and softening. Squalane and probiotic lysate, topped off with a subtly fruity scent, team up for a skin-calming wonder duo that removes end-of-day grime without stripping skin. In short, it’s got no nasties and is a skin-friendly alternative to harsh makeup remover. The slick fluid texture melts away everything from matte lipstick to the three coats of mascara you applied last night … no angry red patches here! While it’s pricey, only a pea-sized amount is needed. Our top tip is to massage it into dry skin at the end of each day and lay over with a hot muslin cloth to open pores. R976 from www.dermastore.co.za
FEEV HYPER-FORTIFYING BARRIER CREAM
PHFORMULA HYDRA CONCENTRATED CORRECTIVE SERUM Yes, it’s an investment, but it’s a facialist favourite for good reason. The pHformula HYDRA Concentrated Corrective Serum sees hyaluronic acid combined with ferulic acid and vitamin E, so it strengthens the skin barrier while hydrating beneath. It feels incredibly gentle (as all good serums should) and packs a serious skin-boosting punch that hydrates intensely for a smoother canvas. A brilliant choice for a hefty dose of hydration or skin that’s easily thrown out of whack in the colder months, the line-filling formula delivers visible results as well as longer-term hydration benefits. Win, win! To lend instant moisture while calming redness and improving resilience, apply a few drops to still-damp skin after cleansing. Then, seal in the benefits with an occlusive moisturiser that prevents water loss. Apply every day and we promise you won’t regret the price tag. We’ll take another two bottles of this potent serum, please! R1290 from www.dermastore.co.za
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Whether it’s seasonal or you’re a year-round sufferer – if your skin is consistently feeling dry, flaky, tight or inflamed, it’s time to switch things up and invest in a moisturiser that will keep skin hydrated for a very long time. Fend off cold-weather dryness and dehydration with the fragrance-free FEEV Hyper-Fortifying Barrier Cream – a potent and effective moisturiser bursting with soothing betulin (a natural ingredient derived from Canadian birch trees), hyaluronic acid and ceramides. It feels like silk gliding across your face, refines overall skin texture and minimises the appearance of dry patches, fine lines and enlarged pores. The perfect match for sensitive skin! The best bit? Despite all of its heavy-duty benefits, the texture is non-greasy, incredibly lightweight and sinks into the skin without any heaviness or residue. We love wearing it alone for a subtle blurring effect, but it also works fabulously as a makeup base. R700 from www.dermastore.co.za
