THE TIME IS NOW TO INDULGE IN A BIT OF SPRING CLEANING, THE SKINCARE EDITION. COUNTERACT WINTER’S MOISTURE-ZAPPING CRUSADE BY BATHING YOUR SKIN IN ENRICHING SALVES, REVITALIZING CLEANSERS, AND RED CARPET-READY TECH
BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
YSL Or Rouge Crème Essenti-elle Anti-Aging Face Cream A mighty antidote to winter’s wrath, this lightweight anti-aging cream fearlessly battles the signs of aging in just four weeks. Harnessing the power of saffron pistil extract, loved in beauty circles for its fi rming effect, this luxurious cream will become an instant favorite in your beauty routine.
$440, ysl.com
La Mer The Micro Peel A genius formula powered by the cult beauty brand’s patented Miracle Broth – a cell-renewing ferment that energizes, renews, and soothes the skin’s appearance – this powerful peel clarifi es pores and expedites cellular turnover, leaving you with a youthful glow.
$270, cremedelamer.com
Chanel Le Lift Pro Massage Tool Part tool, part work of art, Chanel’s dual-ended wonder works to increase volume, defi ne facial contours, and promote better absorption of skincare products. Use it to soften smile and frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and even those pesky crow’s feet.
$82, chanel.com
Tata Harper Refi ning Cleanser A velvety exfoliator formulated with ultra-fi ne rice powder that buffs away dead, fl aky skin, plus Nordic pine, a natural astringent and glycolipid bio-surfactant, this gentle cleansing agent shines with skin-loving goodness.
$88, tataharper.com
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Molecular Eye Concentrate Applied with a specially curated eye model that draws a circle around each eye in a fi gure eight to warm up the muscles, Guerlain’s eye concentrate, powered by the super secret weapon ingredient orchidarium, visibly lifts the eye’s contours, smoothing out harsh expression lines.
$325, bergdorfgoodman.com
Medik8 Hydra8 B5 Intense Serum
An amped up version of Medik8’s best-selling serum, this potent savior pam-pers the skin with instant hydration along with a dose of antioxidant protec-tion from saskatoon berries and vitamin B5, the latter famed for its skin regeneration qualities.
$72, medik8-us.com
Royal Fern Phytoactive Illuminating Ampoules
Who knew ferns were a powerful moisture reservoir? Backed by extensive medical research that explored the anti-infl ammatory and anti-oxidant properties of the deciduous fern Osmunda Regalis, these ampoules work to make the skin fi rmer and smoother.