CosBeauty Magazine #90

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BEAUTY
Serums are the multi-tasking heroes
of skincare. These lightweight
moisturise-binding products can be
targeted to address a myriad of skin
concerns, including pigmentation,
sun damage and premature ageing.
A quality serum penetrates deep into
the skin to deliver a concentrated
dose of active ingredients.
Depending on the ingredients,
serums can be applied in the
morning, at night or both, and are
worn under your moisturiser.
Traditional serums are water-based,
but many now come in oil form. Antiageing
serums deal primarily with
fine lines, wrinkles and dehydration,
but also tone, texture and dark spots.
The ingredients to look out for in a
serum are similar to those of day and
night creams (vitamin c, retinol and
hyaluronic acid to name a few).
Masks also have a place in a quality
skincare regimen. Using a facial
mask can soothe and nourish skin,
oxygenate, hydrate, improve skin
circulation, help clear up blemishes
and even reduce the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles. Generally,
a mask should be used weekly
after exfoliating.
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1. COSMEDIX Micro Defense Microbiome Sheet Mask x 5 sheets, $120, 2. Société Rejuvenating Peptide Gel Mask x 5 pack,
$155, 3. Mask Society K-beauty Sheet Masks, Chill Out and Vegas Fix, $5.99 each, 4. Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask,
$49, 5. Flawco Australian Blue Clay Mask, $54.99, 6. Avéne Hydrance Aqua-Gel Night Hydrating Sleeping Mask 50ml, $56.95.