How to switch up your skincare routine for spring
As the first trees blossom and the weather begins to warm, we shed our coats and open our arms to the season we’ve all been counting down to. So, whilst you’re busy planning your spring clean, don’t forget to refresh your skincare products and make space for a brand-new routine!
Now you might be asking yourself whether it’s necessary to switch up your skincare routine for spring – the simple answer is absolutely! Whilst everyone’s skin is different, seasonal and environmental shifts play a huge role in affecting how your skin reacts to these changes. Luckily for you, we’ve put together the essentials that will help you build your new skincare routine.
Hardworking Cleanser
LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser 250ml
With the sun finally making an appearance and enjoying the outdoors doesn’t carry the risk of frostbite, it’s easy to forget the sweat that can build up throughout the day. Using the right cleanser can make or break your skin, so be sure to use a gentle, hardworking cleanser to remove excess oils from your skin before switching off for the night. The LANEIGE Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser will be your new go-to, as the warmer months approach. It’s a gentle yet exfoliating gel-based cleanser that is guaranteed to take off the day without stripping your skin of its moisture. Designed with good-for-you ingredients such as blue hyaluronic acid, this cleanser will leave you feeling fresh and ready for the day.
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£25.00
Lightweight Exfoliation & Tone
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Exfoliators and toners are highly underrated and don’t get the hype they deserve. They break down your dead skin cells and help to even out your skin’s texture, leaving you looking and feeling flawless. There are so many options to choose from, however one of our personal favourites for spring is the REN Clean Skincare’s Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic. With a blend of AHA and BHAs, they remove impurities and help tighten your pores for a brighter, smoother complexion.
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RRP: £30.00Current price: £24.00
Powerhouse Serum
Biossance Firm and Lift Serum 30ml
Serums are the star of any skincare routine and an essential part of keeping your appearance looking glowy and plump. Treat yourself to the Biossance Squalane & Firm and Lift Dual Serum, which is designed to sculpt and tone your facial contours. With ingredients like hyaluronic acid, to help improve the appearance of wrinkles, and sugarcane squalene to hydrate, what’s not to love? Use this must-have product in the AM and PM for long-lasting hydration and to boost a smoother appearance.
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£54.00
Wake up Those Under Eyes
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 15ml
If bright under eyes and a youthful-looking complexion sounds good to you, keep on reading. Eye creams are a non-negotiable part of your skincare routine and one you won’t regret using! Say goodbye to dark circles with Ole Henriksen’s Banana Bright Eye Crème, inspired by banana powders used by makeup artists to brighten the under eyes. This lightweight formula, infused with vitamin c, illuminates your under eyes and gives them a luminous finish.
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RRP: £38.00Current price: £30.40
Nourishing Moisturiser
Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser 50ml
Changing up your moisturiser for spring is probably the most important step in your new routine. In winter, we relied on rich and thick creams to combat the cold air, but now it’s all about lightening the load. Ole Henriksen’s Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser is your go-to lightweight moisturiser, designed to quench your skin’s thirst and leave it looking refreshed and plump. With peptides and collagen to promote smooth and firm skin, it’s safe to say we are obsessed!
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RRP: £42.00Current price: £33.60
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream 50ml
If you’ve got dry skin, you know that finding the right moisturiser can be a gamechanger. The Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream is a must-have, protein-rich moisturiser formulated to help boost firmness and intensely hydrate your skin. Full of nutrients with moisturising properties, you can’t ask for anything better!
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RRP: £62.00Current price: £46.50
Non-negotiable SPF
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ 50ml
Yes, you’ve heard it all before - SPF is a must all year around. The question is, can you stick with the same formula? Just like your other skincare products, spring is the perfect time to switch to a lightweight sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30. It’s more important than ever to shield your skin from those harsh UVA and UVB rays while keeping your skin feeling fresh and dewy. The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50 is a weightless sunscreen, rich in antioxidants that can be reapplied over makeup. With rice extracts and probiotics, prepare to have glowing skin all season.
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£15.50
Don’t Forget the Lips
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment – Strawberry Sorbet 12ml
Now that winter is long gone, you might think you can ditch the lip balm. But here’s a not-so-gentle reminder that chapped lips can strike at any time! This season is all about plump, glossy lips - so keep the dryness at bay with Ole Henriksen’s Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment. A hydrating balm in a strawberry sorbet flavour, this lip treatment boasts natural ingredients like kokum butter, to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and dryness.
