4 BEAUTY ROUTINES FOR THE WINTER

The word on every skincare lover’s lips this season: hydration. Between falling temperatures and harsh winds, hot showers and central heating, our skin goes through a lot in the winter; and it can tend towards a drier, sometimes flakier appearance. To combat the season’s harsh effects, use the purifying Eve Lom Original Balm Cleanser to start with a clean, soft and smooth base. Bring back your inner glow by patting in the 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Brightening Essence that is loaded with diamond and copper peptides to increase skin density and elasticity. Dr Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Acid floods skin with intense hydration, thanks to long and short chain molecules that help penetrate the surface and deeper levels of skin. If you’ve noticed fine lines under your eyes, that might be a sign of dehydration, too – that’s where Rodial’s Dragon’s Blood Eye Gel's hydrating and plumping effects come in. Finally, the comforting gel formula of Evidens de Beauté’s The Night Recovery Solution will revitalise and hydrate your skin overnight, so you can expect to wake up to soft, hydrated and plumped skin.

It may be the season of parties but it’s also the season of staying in. And we’re here for it. Before anything, get the bath running to your desired soaking temperature. While you wait, cleanse your skin with Dermalogica’s Pre Cleanse to melt away any make-up and impurities. In true spa day fashion, apply ReVive’s Masque des Yeux Instant De-Puffing Gel Eye Mask to soothe, hydrate and protect your delicate eye area. For the rest of your face, Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream will do wonders for hydrating your skin with its rich, indulgent formula. If you prefer a slightly lighter touch but equally nourishing cream, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix is bursting with peptides and marine algae to de-stress skin and seal in moisture. By now your bathtub is edging towards the top, so before stepping in, massage a capful of Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil into your shoulders, torso and lower back, allowing the soothing lavender and energising rosemary to loosen muscles and soften away the stresses of the day.

On days when you need to go from daily glow to evening glam, these high-performing favourites are just the thing to have in your beauty bag. Keep the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo close by to freshen up your tresses and add texture if you’re keeping your hair down. With your hair taken care of, prep your base with Ren Clean Skincare’s Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic to exfoliate, brighten and cleanse skin. No time for tools? Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick in 'rosegold' applies directly onto lids and instantly adds a glam element to your look. Add lashings of Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Mascara and a swipe of Kylie Cosmetics’ High Gloss in 'crystal' (or the super-pigmented NARS lipstick for maximum impact) and you’re good to go. Almost. Finish with a flourish of Floraiku’s Between Two Trees Eau de Parfum and let its citrus notes give you a burst of zest for the rest of the night.

Sundays, we’re looking at you. Not quite the ‘everything shower’, everyone’s weekly ritual can look different, whether its indulging in a body scrub or making time to wash your hair. And these powerhouses make the shower moment even easier with their efficacious formulas. Starting from the top, gently rub the Cleansing Purifying Scrub from Christophe Robin into your scalp to thoroughly detoxify and wipe the slate clean of product build-up. Bring back moisture and nourishment through Gisou’s travel size Honey-Infused Hair Wash and Honey-Infused Conditioner packed with humectant Mirsalehi honey and pea protein to reveal stronger, smoother hair. Your body deserves a little loving, too, so treat your skinto theAcqua di Parma Colonia Bath and Shower Gel – we promise that once you inhale its refreshing citrus and bergamot scent, you won’t be able to go back. Circling back to hair, once your strands are damp or dry, apply the Champo Pitta Growth Serum to volumise your roots and encourage thicker hair using follicle-stimulating caffeine and ayurvedic haritaki extract.