This year, we will be bringing you exclusive beauty shelfies, each with a different focus on different aspects of your wellbeing and beauty needs.
With the mornings still super dark, we understand how difficult it can be to get energised, which is why we have put together our edit of the best beauty products to combat fatigue and get you glowing and going.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution
Formulated with a blend of 5% caffeine and green tea leaves, The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution is great for reducing under eye dark circles and puffiness.
It melts into the skin upon application, and promotes a wide-awake, bright-eyed look, ready for concealer application.
Lancôme Énergie De Vie Exfoliating Mask
As its name suggests, Lancôme’s Énergie De Vie Exfoliating Mask helps to impart a radiant glow to the skin thanks to its brightening formulation.
It contains the brand’s exclusive Énergie De Vie complex, fortified with a blend of ginseng and cranberry, which not only helps to eliminate impurities from the skin but also awaken a dulling complexion.
It only needs to be left on the skin for 3 minutes, so is a perfect part of your morning skincare routine.
Vichy Mineral 89
One of our favourite products, even a couple of years after launch, Vichy’s Mineral 89 is perfect for awakening tired and dull skin.
Formulated with only 11 ingredients and so suitable for even the most sensitive of skin types, the serum melts into the skin upon application to deliver unrivalled hydration.
Containing a base of 89% Vichy Thermal Mineralising Water, which defends against external aggressors and pollution, the serum immediately brightens and awakens the skin ready for makeup application.
ELEMIS Biotec Skin Energising Cleanser
The ELEMIS Biotec Skin Energising Cleanser is perfect for mornings when you’re struggling to get going.
Rich in a trio of acids including lactic, ferulic and succinic, the cleanser rebalances the skin and revitalises dulling areas to leave skin beautifully glowing, smooth and healthy.
Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy Boosting Cream
The Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy Boosting Cream contains energising coffee beans and panax ginseng (an ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine) to help awaken the skin and get it glowing and gorgeous.
Free from common chemical nasties, the moisturiser can be used on all skin types but is best for dry, normal, oily and dull thankt to its restorative properties.
NEOM Energy Burst Bath & Shower Drops
In the morning time when it’s super dark outside and a struggle to get going, use the NEOM Energy Burst Bath & Shower Drops.
Packed with natural, uplifting essential oils such as lemon, rosemary and grapefruit, the oil immediately has an energising and mood-boosting effect to get you raring to go for the day ahead.
Plus, with all NEOM products it contains a cocktail of skin-loving ingredients such as Vitamins A and E to keep the skin nourished, healthy and glowing.
Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream
If you’re super tired at night and need an overnight miracle worker for your fatigued eyes, you will love Bobbi Brown’s Extra Eye Repair Cream.
Packed with nourishing extracts such as peptides, plant oils, Argireline® and clary sage ferment, the cream targets signs of ageing and puffiness, so you awake with energised skin.
Although it’s super rich, it doesn’t feel heavy or oily on the skin and melts in instantly.
REN Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil
After a long day at work (we know it’s hard being back after the Christmas holidays), pour a glug of REN’s Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil to ease stress and tiredness.
Packed with magnesium, which helps to soothe aching muscles, reduce fatigue and alleviate stress, it also contains Atlantic kelp and microalgae to energise.
It’s made from natural ingredients and 100% natural fragrance, so suitable for sensitive skin too.
Dr. Dennis Gross Brighten Eye Serum
Tired eyes are the biggest giveaway of fatigue – think dark circles, puffiness and signs of bloodshot.
The Dr. Dennis Gross Brighten Eye Serum contains a brightening complex of Vitamin C and collagen amino acids to promote radiant, wide-awake and healthy skin under the eyes.
An additional Energy Complex and peptides work together to revitalise the skin, even out tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness. Use in the momring time when you need a quick fix for your tired eyes.
Lumene Nordic C Valo Glow Boost Essence
Packed with actives such as Vitamin C, Arctic cloudberry, Arctic spring water and hyaluronic acid, the Lumene Nordic C Valo Glow Boost Essence helps to counteract fatigued and dulling skin to reveal a renewed and glowing complexion.
Use in the morning time when you need an energising boost; it sits beautifully under makeup.
