Style: April 06, 2018

64 STYLE | beauty
MAGIC elixirs
For an extra boost, look to luxurious serums to help sustain smooth, soft skin.
Words Clemency Alice
Compared with
moisturisers, facial serums
are an intensive boost of
more concentrated, active
ingredients. This makes them
an essential tool in targeting
key skin concerns such as
wrinkles, dehydration and
pigmentation.
The texture is often
more gel-like and lighter in
nature so a moisturiser is
recommended to follow each
application. With regular
use of a serum your skin will
become softer, smoother,
firmer and the levels of
moisture and hydration can
be increased.
For optimum application,
massage or press your
signature serum gently into
the skin and then utilise your
fingers with gentle tapping
movements over the face,
neck and decolletage. This will
increase blood flow to the
skin’s surface and will enhance
the absorption of actives into
the skin.
MUST-
HAVE
beautifying
serums for
autumn
LA PRAIRIE PLATINUM RARE
CELLULAR NIGHT ELIXIR – the
definition of luxurious, advanced beauty.
With an enveloping cashmere-like soft
texture, this overnight serum utilises La
Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex and
Platinum Peptide Complex to reawaken
and transform the skin’s vital functions.
This precious multitasking formula
assists with detoxification, cellular
renewal, skin nutrition and immunity, all
while you sleep. It also has the delicate
scent of rose petals. Suitable for all skin
types, use one generous drop after
cleansing and toning.
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