HYDRATING

HYDRATING

When skin needs a moisture fix reach for a routine that can provide instant and long-lasting hydration. Plus, diagnose your skin type with help from brand founder and dermatologist Dr Lancer who clarifies the difference between dry and dehydrated skin.

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ANTI-AGEING

ANTI-AGEING

Hone your anti-ageing regime to include some sophisticated formulas and look forward to a more youthful-looking complexion. Plus, find out the best ingredients for combating wrinkles with expert advice from Sarah Chapman, facialist and founder of Sarah Chapman Skinesis.

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PORE MINIMISING

PORE MINIMISING

While enlarged pores are impossible to make disappear, discover the daily steps you can take to reduce their appearance. Plus, New York dermatologist and brand founder, Dr Dennis Gross answers why we get enlarged pores and how to combat them.

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CLARIFYING

CLARIFYING

If your skin is oily or combination and prone to congestion and blemishes, keep an arsenal of products at your disposal that can treat and transform. Plus, Harley Street dermatologist and brand founder, Dr Yannis Alexandrides of 111SKIN explains how to remove blackheads and treat acne.

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CALMING

CALMING

Discover a line-up of products that deliver a routine for sensitive, compromised skin that takes the irritation away and encourages softness, suppleness and nourishment. Plus, VENeffect Co-Founder and Gynaecologist, Dr Rebecca Booth M.D uncovers the best routine for sensitive skin.

YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE: CALMING

 

 

STEP 01 CLEANSE

REN

Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel

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DR BARBARA STURM CLEANSER

DR BARBARA STURM

Cleanser

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CHANTECAILLE FLOWER INFUSED CLEANSING MILK

CHANTECAILLE

Flower Infused Cleansing Milk

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STEP 02 MASK

THIS WORKS

Stress Check Face Mask

When skin feels inflamed, calm it down with a layer of a soothing, cossetting mask. This instant-effect mask combines a blend of some of the most calming ingredients available (anti-inflammatory turmeric, calming peppermint and nourishing rose root).

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DARPHIN STRESS RELIEF DETOX OIL MASK

DARPHIN

Vetiver Aromatic Care Stress Relief Detox Oil Mask

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ODACITE BEAUTY MASQUE

ODACITE

Immediate Skin Perfecting Beauty Masque

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STEP 03 MIST

VENEFFECT

Calming Mist NEW

A refreshing mist is the perfect product to keep nearby for sudden, uncomfortable flare-ups. This soothing option contains witch hazel, rosemary and cucumber, while the brand’s signature phytoestrogens give a dewy glow.

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CAUDALIE BEAUTY ELIXIR

CAUDALIE

Beauty Elixir

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OMOROVICZA QUEEN OF HUNGARY MIST

OMOROVICZA

Queen of Hungary Mist

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STEP 04 SERUM

ODACITÉ

Ca+C Sensitive Skin Serum Concentrate (Camelina + Chamomille)

Including a targeted serum in your routine to support your skin’s natural healing systems will help reduce redness and sensitivity. Smooth on a few drops of this chamomile-enriched elixir day and night.

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CHANTECAILLE VITAL ESSENCE

CHANTECAILLE

Vital Essence

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MALIN + GOETZ REPLENISHING FACE SERUM

MALIN + GOETZ

Replenishing Face Serum

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STEP 05 NOURISH

HERBIVORE

Pink Cloud Rosewater Moisture Cream NEW

When skin feels tight, uncomfortable and compromised smother it in a layer of lightweight moisture. Infused with active natural extracts, including Aloe Water, that help to calm and condition the complexion, this helps skin feel beautifully balanced.

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CHANTECAILLE FLOWER HARMONIZING CREAM

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Flower Harmonizing Cream

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LA MER THE MOISTURIZING GEL CREAM

LA MER

The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream

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MEET THE EXPERT DR REBECCA BOOTH M.D

We caught up with VENeffect Co-Founder and Gynaecologist, Dr Rebecca Booth M.D to ask your most frequently asked questions…

Meet The Expert Dr Rebecca Booth

1.  How do I know if my skin needs calming?

You will know that your skin needs calming if it has redness, blotchiness or peeling/flaking. Blemishes or spots are another sign of inflammation and the treatments that are often used to “zap” them can irritate the surrounding skin, furthering the need for calming. If you notice that your sunglasses marks are slow to disappear, that is another sign of inflammation of the skin, and a calming ritual can help to ease the puffiness and lack of “bounce-back” in tired, irritated skin.

2.  What routine should I use for sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin still needs the care that normal skin needs. The key is to use products that effectively achieve these tasks without irritating the skin. It is a myth that sensitive skin should not be exfoliated as the build-up of dead skin cells that is natural and unavoidable can further irritate the skin. 1-2 times a week for sensitive skin, and as often as every other day for normal skin is my exfoliation recommendation.

3.  What ingredients should I look for?

Witch hazel has been used to calm skin for centuries, and glycerin is ideal as a humectant for sensitive skin. Our VENeffect Skin Calming Mist uses the calming nature of glycerine. This is combined with the anti-inflammatory properties of the phytoestrogens, including pomegranate, red clover and black cohosh, and the cooling effect of witch hazel, aloe and cucumber extract. What you should NOT look for is fragrance. Even if not listed as “fragrance” on the label, highly aromatic products, even from natural sources, are often the culprits of irritation to skin.

4.  How can I calm sudden flare-ups?

The first approach to calming flare-ups is to reduce stress and improve diet. Practice deep abdominal breathing to bring down “fight-or-flight” chemicals that inflame skin. Avoid spicy food, caffeine and alcohol. A great tip is indulging in a quiet moment with a cup of warm chamomile tea. Now that you have your mood and stress in control, your skin care will be even more effective.

Easy Does It Easy Does It

Easy Does It

Alex Steinherr, Beauty Influencer and Former Associate Creative & Beauty Director at GLAMOUR UK likes to take a gentle approach to her Sunday skincare routine. Read on to find the picks that make it into her soothing regime…

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