In this Things We Love article, we introduce a selection of innovative skincare products designed to address a variety of common concerns, from reducing blemishes and preserving youthful skin to promoting hydration and relaxation.
We also try out MECCA’s new Lip Oils and CIRCA’s Room and Linen Sprays.
Room and Linen Sprays by CIRCA
Since 2010, CIRCA has crafted artisanal soy wax candles and fragrance diffusers that create a welcoming ambiance in our homes.
In the midst of life’s chaos, our homes serve as our refuge where we can relax, recharge, and find balance. It’s our sanctuary and the heart of our lives, filled with the people and things we cherish, and where we make lasting memories. Now, you can also enjoy CIRCA’s lovely room and linen sprays, available in three captivating scents:
Jasmine & Magnolia – With gentle notes of Ylang Ylang and Frangipani, this fragrance conjures up the nostalgia of a summer evening.
Oceanique – This refreshing blend of Orange Blossom and Bergamot will have you convinced your sofa is a hammock.
Cotton Flower & Fresia – Imagine picnics in the park and long, lazy days. Add soft notes of White Rose and the fresh zing of Cucumber, and the scene is set for outdoors bliss, indoors-style.
MECCA MAX Glaze Phase Lip Oil
Give your lips the pampering they deserve with MECCA Max Glaze Phase Lip Oils! – the ultimate treat for irresistibly glossy lips. These lip oils provide a burst of hydration, giving you a deliciously plump pout with a sheer tint and high-shine finish.
Available in four versatile and comfortable shades, the doe-foot applicator makes layering effortless. Apply them over your favourite lip colour or wear them alone for a sleek shine. Perfectly sized for your handbag, they’re ideal for quick touch-ups on the go. Plus, they’re 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Infused with hydration and a hint of tint, these glossy oils offer a stunning shine with every swipe. Choose from four delectable shades: Watermelon, Blackberry, Caramel, and Crystal Glaze. Compact enough for your handbag, they’re perfect for on-the-go glamour.
Available from MECCA Stores or online.
Vital Perfection – Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask by SHISEIDO
Rapidly rejuvenate your eye area with Shiseido’s multi-benefit eye masks that deliver firmer, tighter, and more radiant skin in just one application. These masks instantly brighten and tighten the skin around your eyes using ReNeura Technology++™ and retinol.
Designed to replenish and revitalise, these masks improve the appearance of dullness, dark circles, and wrinkles. They cover a broad area, including under the eyes, outer corners, temples, and upper cheeks, addressing concerns like dark circles, eye bags, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and freckles.
Suitable for all skin types, they feature a delicate, subtle fragrance. For best results, use 2-3 times a week as the final step in your skincare routine. Apply moisturisers before the mask. Each mask is for single use only. For an enhanced effect, use in combination with SHISEIDO eye cream for a more vibrant look.
Dermalogica Pro-Collagen Banking Serum
Today’s skin-savvy consumers understand the importance of preserving youthful skin from an early age and the key to maintaining radiant skin lies in protecting its natural collagen. As we age, collagen production decreases, and factors like pollution accelerate its degradation, leading to visible signs of aging such as sagging skin, hyperpigmentation, rough texture, and fine lines.
Dermalogica’s Pro-Collagen Banking Serum is a revolutionary formula designed to future-proof your skin by preserving existing collagen and protecting against premature aging. This powerful serum is suitable for all ages and supports resilient, plumper, and more luminous skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
After cleansing, apply 2-3 pumps to clean, dry skin, and follow with a moisturiser. Include SPF in your morning regimen.
Dee: “I use this twice daily in conjunction with Dermalogica’s age reversal eye complex. The serum makes my skin feel hydrated and soft. It’s become amust-have in my skincare routine!”
kit: Put Tired Skin to Bed
Kit: offers relief from the symptoms of modern life, catering to both your skin and its environment, as stressful days and sleepless nights quickly take a toll on your complexion. Establishing a good night time routine helps you decompress and destress, breaking the cycle of tension in your body and mind.
Start by washing away the day with the gentle, dual-action Compatibility Cleanser. Prepare your face with a few drops of Skinkind Face Oil, then massage tense muscles with the Gua Sha Facial Tool. Lock in hydration with the beloved Good Night Balm, a rich overnight treatment and finish your bedtime routine with a generous application of the magnesium-enriched Unwind Body Balm for complete physical relaxation.
Available at MECCA stores and online.
Avène Cleanance A.H.A Exfoliating Serum
The new Avène Cleanance A.H.A Exfoliating Serum is designed to reduce blemishes and spots while caring for sensitive skin. This gentle yet effective serum features a patented duo of natural acids and boasts a minimalist formula with just 10 ingredients, 99.8% of which are of natural origin. With a pH of 4 for improved tolerance, it is also enriched with soothing Avène Thermal Spring Water.
More powerful than salicylic acid, yet gentle enough for sensitive skin.
The latest addition to the Cleanance range, this serum effectively reduces excess sebum and blemishes while improving skin texture within 10 days. The Cleanance A.H.A Exfoliating Serum not only combats blemishes and prevents future breakouts but also improves skin texture, making it suitable for both acne-prone and sensitive skin.
Vegan-Friendly, fragrance-free and free from silicone, phenoxyethanol, PEG, chlorphenesin, EDTA, and BHT.
