Multi-Tasking Day Creams For All Skin Types

By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit

One key component in a woman’s fight against aging is a good day cream. With so much variety in the marketplace, picking one that works for you can be overwhelming. Rescu. have come to the rescue to show you 7 of the best multi-tasking anti-agers.

Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30+ by Ultraceuticals

Taking sun safety to the highest levels, this day cream provides protection against UVB, UVA1 and UVA11 rays, and hydration. With such strong sun protection it can prevent aging signs like sunspots, dehydration and pigmentation.

RRP $69 from David Jones stores and selected beauty salons – Phone 1800 355 890.

Miracle Skin Perfector by Garnier

Available in two shades, Miracle Skin Perfector is a complexion corrector, illuminator and provides hydration for up to 24 hours. A variety of ben

efits include evening the skin complexion, reduces sunspots, SPF 15 UV protection and boosting the skin’s natural glow.

RRP $13.95 from department stores, pharmacies and supermarkets.

Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant by Elizabeth Arden

The true multi-tasking, multi-functional skin savior is this top selling cream by Elizabeth Arden. It’s potent powers include temporary relief of chapped lips, smoothes rough spots on your knees, feet and elbows, and softens tough, hard cuticles and hangnails.

RRP $38 from David Jones and Myer

Ultra Pimples + Marks Lotion by Clearasil

The light-touch lotion helps clear pimples fast and helps reduce the appearance of post-pimple marks left behind. Combining the benefits of a hydrating lotion with the pimple fighting technology to visibly reduces spot size and redness in as little as four hours.

RRP $13.99 from supermarkets and pharmacies

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

Containing the new clinically proven Active Naturals Total Soy complex, a scientific breakthrough exclusive to Aveeno, the moisturizer works to brighten and even skin tone while providing SPF15 sun protection. The added natural light-reflecting minerals provide a lightweight coverage. Available in two shades, Fair to Light and Medium.

RRP $22.99 from Priceline and pharmacies

Strobe Cream by M.A.C Cosmetics

A one-stop-shop for boosting skin luminosity, Strobe Cream includes iridescent particles to brighten skin, while the healthy mix of botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins and green tea to moisten, freshen the look of dull, flat or tired-looking skin.

RRP $55 from M.A.C Cosmetics counters, Pro stores and online at M.A.C Cosmetics

Daily Essentials Shine Control Moisturising Day Cream SPF 15 by Nivea Visage

The new Daily Essentials line by Nivea takes a lighter approach to daily skincare, focusing on the bare essentials. Shine Control Moisturising Day Cream SPF 15 is enriched with an anti-shine complex, SPF 15 and UVA filters. This light cream formula regulates the skin’s oil balance to diminish shine while hydrating without clogging pores.

RRP $12.99 from Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer, Priceline and supermarkets

Expert Advice

If you are now feeling inspired to update your day cream, Sonya King from Nivea Visage shares the key factors on what to look for when trying something new.

Look for products that are suited to your skin type and formulated to work with your skins own systems.

Look for products that include a UVB & UVA protection – if you’re working inside a SPF factor of 15 should be sufficient.

For optimal results use with the same brand of cleanser and toner in the morning and repeat the regime a night with a night cream. You’ll be amazed at the great skin the right regime will deliver!