We’ve weathered the winter, spring has arrived, and summer is just around the corner. We’ve survived a winter of slugging, flaking, and red spots, combatting the elements, and it’s time switch into glow mode heading into summer. We’re actively hitting the red light therapy bed for a recovery boost and finishing up our microneedling and laser treatments before the sunny days are here to stay and we can no longer hide from the sun.
We’ve also been testing out some of the best new skincare and beauty products that will set you on the right track to nurse any lingering irritation from the seasonal transition and add that nourishing boost that’s always needed.
Check out our round-up below.
Ilia Skin Rewind Complexion Stick, $62 CAD
We love when the skincare world slips over into the beauty space! Ilia has been a cult favourite for many years now and their new skincare-powered complexion stick is just chefs kiss for that no-makeup makeup look. A blend of Ceramide-Peptides, Winged Kelp Extract, and Butterfly Lavender Extract work synergistically to firm and strengthen the skin barrier, repair and restore that youthful glow, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. It comes in 42 shades that wear for up to twelve hours with a nice medium coverage with a natural matte finish.
Youth To The People Superfood Skin Drip Hydrate + Glow serum, $39 US
Like a supplement for the skin, Youth To The People’s new superfood skin drip is just the boost we all need as all unthaw from winter. Designed to boost the skin’s barrier with hard-working ingredients like Niacinamide, HA spheres, ceramides, and a superfood blend of vitamins and plant extracts, this lightweight serum reveals a more even texture, brightens dull skin, and deeply hydrates. A great addition to your everyday routine and can even be mixed into your foundation or skin tint for a healthy glow.
Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel, $119 CAD
If you’re going through any shifts this season (thanks Mercury Retrograde…) Dermalogica’s new Powerbright Dark Spot Peel is here to help ease the friction. This at-home peel works hard in your off time to target hyperpigmentation with a fast-acting formulation of AHA, PHA, and Mandelic Acid to quickly exfoliate even the toughest dark spots caused by sun damage, acne scars, and even melasma. A barrier-soothing combination of Omega-3 fatty acids derived from algae, soothes while reducing the triggers of inflammatory hyperpigmentation and Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide brighten and even out the skin tone.
Dior Capture Totale Hyalushot: Wrinkle Corrector with Hyaluronic Acid, $120
Every routine needs a little luxury injection, and we’re not talking about botox, sweetie. Dior has released their first multi-wrinkle corrector with hyaluronic acid, which works to combat signs of fine lines and wrinkles of all kinds – eight to be exact! Fermented longoza extract helps to promote skin rejuvenation, while peptides work to tighten, and intensely concentrated hyaluronic acid provides a moisture injection. This luxe serum targets worry lines, frown lines, bunny lines, smile lines, smoker’s lines, marionette lines, tear trough lines, and crow’s feet lines, helping lines to appear noticeably smoother after the first use.
U Beauty Super Intensive Face Oil, $248 CAD
U Beauty is constantly slaying the game when it comes to skincare and beauty, and their new super-intensive face oil is no exception. Formulated to restore and mimic the skin’s natural composition and prevent moisture loss, it replenishes the lipid barrier with a wave of moisturizing hyaluronic acids. This oil is more like a serum, packed with goodies for to target signs of aging and combat how stress shows up on the skin.
Cle De Peau Eye Contour Cream Supreme, $365 CAD
Even if your sleep hasn’t been on point lately, give your eyes a luxurious boost of wakefulness with this powerful Cle De Peau contour cream. Formulated to restore hydration to the eye area, this refillable cream comes packed with Retinol ACE, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, and Lempuyang Extract to recontour and rejuvenate the eye area. The ingredients work synergistically to moisturize, brighten, reduce fine lines, deep wrinkles and visibly lift and plump the under eye area.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum, $65 CAD
Attention frequent flyers, Summer Fridays has done it again with their new overnight eye serum. This nourishing treatment contains a blend of gentle retinol and retinyl linoleatel, hydrating glycerin, ceramides, and licorice root extract that work together to smooth fine lines and calm inflammation. With compelling clinicals, it’s just what you need for those dark circles, especially on an overnight flight when your skin is working over time.