As temperatures drop and festive lights begin to glow, our skin often tells a different story: one of dullness, dryness and fatigue. The latest generation of luxury specially formulated for the face promises to change that. From biotech collagen serums to marine mists and gold-infused elixirs, these high-performance formulas deliver brightness, firmness and hydration, helping your complexion look its luminous best for the holiday season ahead.
DIOR Capture Pro-Collagen Shot and Eye Cream
Impressive eye duo that delivers science-backed results. The Pro-Collagen Shot uses biotech collagen fragments and a cooling metallic applicator for instant eyelid lift. The Eye Creme tackles dark circles, brightening tired eyes while boosting firmness with its oxygen-optimizing OX-C Treatment technology. Capture Pro-Collagent Shot £72 (15ml); Capture Eye Cream, £75 (15ml) | dior.com
BIOEFFECT EGF Power Serum
This serum stands out for its powerful concentration of barley-derived Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which stimulates skin cell renewal to boost collagen and elastin production. It also features N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) and hyaluronic acid for intense hydration, a minimal formula designed for efficacy, and a pure, water-based base that supports the delicate growth factors. £279 (30ml) | bioeffect.com
LA MER Revitalizing Mist
A dewy, ultra-fine facial mist that delivers an instant surge of refreshment. Infused with the brand’s signature Miracle Broth and marine botanical extracts, it energises and revives lack-lustre skin with one spritz. It doesn’t just work as a mid-day skin reboot but also works great as a makeup-setting mist. £85 (100ml) | cremedelamer.co.uk
LA PRAIRIE Pure Gold Revitalising Serum
A luminous pre-serum treatment that drenches skin in hydration while infusing it with the radiance of rare gold. Its silky texture smooths and refines, boosting vitality and preparing the complexion for the next steps in La Prairie’s Pure Gold ritual, leaving skin visibly energised, replenished, and glowing. £420 (130ml) | laprairie.com
IRENE FORTE Night Regenerating Routine
Irene Forte’s night-time combo of her Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum (15ml) and Hibiscus Night cream (30ml) harnesses the properties Phytomelatonin and Myoxinol to work in sync with the skin’s circadian rhythm. In a week you’ll see noticeable improvements across all ageing signs, including redness. £245 | ireneforteskincare.co.uk
111 SKIN Exosomes Face Lift
This clinic-grade treatment by Dr Yannis Alexandrides consists of serum (30ml) and mask (30ml) that work in two fronts. Microscopic, needle-like structures derived from sea sponges (microspicules) create tiny channels whilst bacterial exosomes work overnight to repair and regenerate. After four weeks, the skin looks genuinely lifted, firmer and tighter. It’s micro-needling results without leaving home. £655 | 111skin.com
Author: Lina Ress
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