Saint Laurent
Four Beauty Routines to Try This Spring
Feature: Long Read
Words by Jennifer George
Summer 2024 is on its way and we bet you’re as ready as we are to pack away the cashmere and bask in some sunshine. Whether your calendar is filled with parties and weddings, or you've scheduled in some well-deserved me-time, we have just the thing for you – our annual beauty gift, of course. It’s back, it’s bigger than ever, and it’s packed with many gorgeous goodies you'll need for the months ahead.
Championing four feel-good routines, it’s out with the old (bye, dry winter skin) and in with the new (beaming complexions) thanks to our glow-giving schedules: Post-sunshine Downtime, Fresh Faced, Big Night Out and Relax and Rewind. Settle in and take note – it's time to get re-inspired.
Ritual One: Post-sunshine Downtime
Soaking in some sunshine and topping up your vitamin D intake is great, but don’t forget to adjust your beauty routine accordingly. Heat dries out your hair, so apply Olaplex's No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, its patented active ingredients work on a molecular level to restore and repair broken bonds to seal in moisture. Day to day, using Philip Kingsley's Moisture Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner will lock in hydration, leaving strands shiny and soft. Unprotected sun exposure can wreak havoc on your skin, so give it a hydrating drink with Decorte's Liposome Advanced Repair Serum that works on a cellular level to repair damaged skin and protect by strengthening your skin barrier. A generous dose of La Mer's Moisturizing Soft Cream, which contains the brand’s famous Miracle Broth, plumps from within and keeps skin balanced and beautiful.
Ritual Two: Fresh Faced
These beauty treats are curated to ensure you feel refreshed and glowing. Start with Dr Barbara Sturm's Cleanser to sweep away any dirt and make-up, leaving skin clean and nourished. If you want to smooth and brighten, 111SKIN’s Black Diamond Sheet Mask delivers active ingredients deep into your skin for noticeable results. Then spritz some of Natura Bisse's C+C Vitamin Splash, a mist packed with vitamin C to boost your glow. Finish with a slick of softening Eve Lom Kiss Mix lip balm and gently pat on the super-hydrating eye cream from Clé de Peau Beauté to give those easy-to-dry-out areas extra love.
Ritual Three: Big Night Out
A big night out doesn’t have to mean an hour of prep. Spend your time more wisely and reach for easy-to-use, time-tested products that will amp up your look from day to night. To give your skin an instant boost, not much beats the iconic Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask to add unrivalled luminosity in just 10 minutes. Follow with a hint of blush from Huda Beauty's Cheeky Tint Blush Stick and sweep on NARS' Laguna Bronzing Powder to imitate a sunkissed glow. To smooth any frizz that might be happening in your hair, simply slick through a dose of OUAI's Hair Oil to give it instant shine, and leave a lovely scent too.
Ritual Four: Relax and Rewind
Consider this routine your excuse to embrace the joy of missing out and indulge in a night of beauty-based self-care. Ignore anyone who thinks a bath is a winter-only treat – they’ve yet to try the irresistible Aromatherapy Associates Bath and Shower Oil. Once you’ve soaked in the scent of ylang ylang, patchouli and sandalwood, indulge your skin in Augustinus Bader’s The Body Cream, locking in moisture and (as a bonus) giving your skin a hit of their famous anti-ageing ingredients. Before you get comfy on the sofa, give yourself an at-home facial experience with Elemis’ delicious Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, followed by a hit of hydration and brightness by ending with MZ Skin’s Hydra-Bright Golden Eye Treatment Masks.
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