The latest skincare products for young, smooth and radiant skin
Ultra-effective and super-delicate exfoliants, breakthrough serums and creams: the best-performing new skincare products for spring 2024.
Eye Contour Cream Supreme, Clé de Peau Beauté, counteracts the effects of the progressive age-related decrease in actin fibers, real pillars of the epidermal cells that contribute to giving structure to the skin, with a hyperconcentration of Lempuyang extract, while the peel extract of Citrus Unshiu illuminates and evens out the complexion around the eyes, and the brand's trademark Golden Botanical Extract is a phenomenal skin regenerator, for an overall action on wrinkles , bags , sagging eyelids and dark circles .
La Prairie researchers found that effective communication between cells and ligaments in the hypodermis is critical to preserving skin definition. Fat cells build ligaments, and the ligaments in turn regulate the generation of new cells. As we age, ligaments weaken. Skin Caviar Eye Lift, thanks to the formula with two types of caviar, plus the exclusive cellular complexTM, redensifies the dermal structure, strengthening the vertical pillars and reactivating the communication between ligament and cell, acting on all periocular blemishes.
Starting from the discovery that cells emit biophotons, and that this function also decreases drastically with age, Guerlain has selected a particular type of orchid, the Gold Nobile native to the Himalayas, whose extract helps to bring back the emission of biophotons of an aged cell at the level of that of a young cell. Combined with a peptide with a smoothing and anti-dyscoloration effect, with a peptide with an effect comparable to Botox and with vitamin C which acts at various levels on pigmentation, the extract protects the structure of cellular DNA, stimulates cellular metabolism, is a collagen precursor booster and minimizes discolouration. The formula, enriched with white micropearls and 24-carat gold particles for extra brightness, is available in a serum and cream version, Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Serum and Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile Cream .
Ideal for oily or combination skin, the new Moisturising Fresh Cream balances and firms the skin, minimizing enlarged pores and wrinkles and expression lines thanks to the Miracle Broth trademark of La Mer, a mix of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients left to ferment for 3, 4 months during which it is exposed to light and sound waves which would activate its regenerating potential, to which lime tea is added, a formidable antioxidant that protects the skin from pollution.
Not only does microcirculation drastically reduce after the age of 60, negatively impacting the nourishment and oxygenation of the skin: a Shiseido study found a decrease in the saturation of hemoglobin in the oxygen present in the blood, so its colour becomes dark red, negatively impacting the brightness and transparency of the skin. While the loss and weakening of muscle mass visibly affects the structure of the face, which loses contour definition. For Vital Perfection Concentrated Supreme Cream, the Japanese brand has selected a particular safflower extract, that of Mogami, to create a highly concentrated patented active ingredient that helps improve the quality of microcirculation and contributes to increasing the firmness of the skin. Mogami safflower , which blooms for only one week a year, in July, is used in traditional pharmacopoeia for its antioxidant and stimulant properties . While the extract of another medicinal plant stimulates the activity of the contractile structures, counteracting skin sagging, for a decidedly lifting and redensifying effect.
Crème Riche, Tata Harper, from Beautyaholic Shop, hydrates, regenerates and plumps the skin thanks to a mix of barley leaf juice , arundinaria gigantea and caesalpinia spinosa extract, linoleic acid and avocado proteins . The Colombian pioneer of clean and green cosmetics is also a firm believer in the more is more philosophy: the formulas of her plant-based luxury skincare are particularly rich, and contain many components partly grown (but all mixed) on her farm in Vermont.
Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser, Charlotte Tilbury , changes from cream to foam to nourishing milk upon contact with the skin, thanks to a hydrating and smoothing formula based on hyaluronic acid and a peptide complex.
6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant , Paula's Choice , improves skin texture, reduces fine lines and brightens the complexion . Due to its high molecular weight, mandelic acid slowly penetrates the skin, reducing the risk of irritation, while lactic acid also provides a hydration boost and stimulates the production of ceramides .
Yarrow yarrow extract improves communication between the skin's chemical messengers (key neuropeptides) responsible for regular cell renewal, while a bio-fermented antioxidant blend of cherry blossom, chocolate vine and bayberry supports the microbiome and skin barrier, evening out the complexion and reducing redness. In 30 seconds of daily application Micro Peeling Instant Eclat, Caudalie, illuminates and smoothes the skin thanks to a mix of mandelic acid , AHA and grape water (hydrating and soothing).
Nuxuriance Ultra the global anti age crème, Nuxe, contains hyaluronic acid obtained through biofermentation and alfalfa and hemerocallis fulva extracts, which act as a booster of epidermal renewal as a more effective and less irritating alternative to retinol. All ingredients are traceable through the DNA Gensee agency, which certifies their safety, quality and sustainability in environmental terms. Sensorially rewarding as per the brand's tradition, the cream has a delicate scent of orange blossom, raspberry and sandalwood.
Already from the age of 25 the physiological production of collagen begins to decrease: Blue Peptides Uplift Cream SPF30, Biotherm, contains two peptides inspired by signal peptides, those skin messengers that connect various cells of the dermis to promote synthesis of new collagen fibers. The result? An increase in skin density (and consequent minimization of wrinkles).
Ampoules 7 Days Skin Immunity Defense Treatment, hero product of the German brand Gezeiten, from The Beautyaholic Shop, thanks to a biomimetic formula designed to work in harmony with circadian rhythms, revitalizes and remineralises the skin through a complex biotech trademark formulated with a concentrate of algae red and rainbow, marine plankton, lactic and hyaluronic acids and water taken from the depths of the ocean, which naturally integrates the microbiome, reactivating its natural defense capabilities.
Lux Balm, Fenty Skin, is a super hydrating lip balm based on cherry extract, cherry seed oil and avocado, murumuru, mango, cocoa and shea butter. Created by Rihanna and A$APRocky, it appears in his video "Riot".
