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Some of us might find make-up a creative outlet during lockdown; experimenting with bright beauty looks to lift the spirits. Others, however, are embracing a minimal approach to make-up, both on and off screens, preferring to pare back and focus on skincare.
What we likely all have in common is a collective desire to come across well rested and fresh-faced, to both ourselves when we look in the mirror and to participants of our various virtual call commitments. But healthy-looking skin isn’t always the results of an early night and ample water consumption. Products come into play – even if no one else would notice you wearing them.
From plumping and perfecting moisturisers to finishing touches depositing a luminance, below find BAZAAR’s favourite beauty buys for a radiant, wide-awake look.
1. Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum
For a subtly sun-kissed complexion, this hydrating serum is like a mini-break in a bottle. Apply it at night, and come morning you’ll notice a streak-free glow that helps you master the no-make-up look with added confidence.
cultbeauty.co.uk, £35.00
2. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask
For puffy, tired eyes, Estée Lauder’s individual eye masks – laced with hydrating ingredients – swiftly refresh the eye area, tightening excess baggage and brightening dullness. Keep them in the fridge to amplify the benefits.
lookfantastic.com, £38.00
3. Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm
Follow an eye serum (deposited via the aforementioned mask) with this illuminating cream. Enriched with multi-weight hyaluronic acid and glycerin, combined with light-reflecting mineral pigments, it colour-corrects as well as treats.
skincity.com, €46.00
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4. Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF 30
No healthy skin edit would be complete without sun protection – essential both outdoors and in, thanks to UVA light penetrating through windows (and blue light emitted from screens). Sarah Chapman’s Skin Insurance not only protects, but blurs imperfections and grants a radiance boost thanks to the adaptive tint of the formula negating the need for foundation.
cultbeauty.co.uk, £52.00
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5. Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops
For an added beauty boost, consider these Glow Drops your secret weapon in fighting fatigued skin. With light-reflecting pigments that work to enhance glow, pat some onto your face under or over make-up for a hit of hydration and instant shine.
selfridges.com, £110.00
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6. MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Magic Radiance
A morning routine finishing touch – or a complexion pick-me-up throughout the day – MAC’s Prep + Prime Fix+ now comes with radiant properties thanks to a cocktail of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and essential oils. Mist it on to achieve a smooth, polished sheen to the skin.
lookfantastic.com, £23.00
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7. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil
Lips are often neglected when it comes to skincare, but they can be a defining factor in how fresh-faced you appear. For a juicy-looking, plump-feeling pout, Charlotte Tilbury’s new lip oil both nourishes and beautifies the mouth with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and smooth.
selfridges.com, £25.00
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8. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks
For a hint of tint which will bring life to your features, Bobbi Brown’s Pot Rouge is a worthwhile investment. The cream pigment blended onto the cheeks, or blotted onto lips, instantly grants a glow of good health. Shop from various shades (pictured is Powder Pink).
lookfantastic.com, £22.50
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This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR UK.
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