Christmas Guide: Luxurious Beauty
21-12-2009
Receiving skin care as a present is something that many women like, a lot.
The trick is to buy them something they really want – a truism but women who are serious about their beauty regime won't put just anything on their face and thoughtful gifts end up the bin. A good face serum is a good bet. These days there are so many excellent ones on the market, it's difficult to go wrong. They are ideal to keep skin in top notch condition during the cold winter months and they are a luxurious, personal gift, perfect for a girlfriend, wife, mother or friend.
My Little Hero – Voya Anti – Ageing Face Serum, £50
With organic seaweed, minerals and natural oils, this easily absorbed serum has a powerful detoxifying and hydrating effect on the skin, whilst fighting the aging process with marine extract. All Voya products are approved by the by the Soil Association.
Available from www.voya.ie and leading spas and salons nationwide
Vie At Home Beauty Essence Superfood Serum with Coenzyme Q10 and Pomegranate extract £15
Very silky and smooth this Superfood serum works well as a primer under foundation too as it glides on the skin and sinks in instantly. Very moisturising, it brightens the skin and has a lovely seasonal scent thanks to the pomegranate. www.vieathome.com 0845 300 8022
Kerstin Florian Spa Face Clarifying Serum £21
Containing marine and plant extract, this clarifying serum keeps skin prone to blemishes soft and hydrated whilst preventing the appearance of unsightly spots and red marks. http://www.kerstinflorian.co.uk/
John Masters Vitamin C Anti-Aging Face Serum £32
A powerful organic anti-aging serum containing the Vitamin C, sea algae, nettle and rosebud. It's absorbed instantly, leaving the skin softer, plumper, brighter and firmer. http://www.johnmasters.co.uk/
Africology Vitamin Skin Boost Serum £26.50
This light serum contains calendula and grape seed extracts and it's a perfect pick me up for the skin. It instantly brightens the epidermis, making it more youthful and supple. Free from toxins, Africology uses organic ingredients where possible. Fantastic under make up.www.africology-sa.com
Firma Derma Skin Firming Serum for neck and décolleté. £32.00
Very effective, this serum hydrates and improves elasticity. DMAE tightens sagging skin whilst organic rosemary extracts work as a barrier against the aging process.
SkinBrands t. 020 8997 8541 / www.skinbrands.co.uk
