By Chloe Michele
As cooler weather approaches, it is essential to ensure your skin looks fabulous and is in top condition. Experts recommend modifying your skin care regime in line with the seasons to accommodate changes in your skin’s needs.
In the name of beauty duty, Rescu. brings you new skin care ranges and technology from Chanel, Dior and Shu Uemura that will ensure your complexion remains hydrated and in perfect condition regardless of weather forecast.
Excellent for skin showing first signs of ageing:
Hydra life by Dior
“A breath of life on the skin surface”
Hydra life stimulates the skin and ultra moisturises to leave you with skin straight from the fountain of youth. Science has shown that this amazing collection has incredible long term affects, users had skin 94% smoother, 87% more luminous and plumped up to 90%.
Jam packed with amazing active ingredients such as the antioxidant Black Rose and bio-synthesising Jisten; this collection of products is a full set of everything a woman needs to keep her skin youthful and fresh.
Rescu. ROADTEST RESULTS:
It was only a few weeks until my thirtieth birthday, but already I could see fine lines and overall dull appearance. My recent sun soaked holiday and client entertaining over Christmas hadn’t exactly helped either.
I wanted to make an effort; I needed to get my skin back in shape. The Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth was my weapon. Over the proceeding four weeks, I kept to a routine. After cleansing morning and night, I would apply the Crème Sorbet Pro-Jeunesse Face and Eye Cream.
Unlike other moisture rich products which can feel heavy and leads to an oily shine two hours after you leave the house, this Hydra Life range is light weight and the products a pleasure for the senses. For that extra boost I spoilt myself with the Beauty Awakening Rehydrating Mask. I was amazed at how this product did just that after 10 minutes, my skin drank it in.
Whilst I still may be grappling with turning thirty, at least I now have the tools (and motivation with the results so far) to help curb the inevitable. My challenge was a success and happy to report my skin was glowing as I turned up for my birthday lunch and yes, everyone commented.
Hydra Life Protective Crème SPF 15 50ml RRP $106
Hydra Life Masque 75ml RRP $75
Hydra Life Eye Crème 15ml RRP $82
Stockist: (02) 9695 4800
Recommended for Oily/Combination Skin:
PuRENovate by Shu Uemura
“Total solution for oily skin troubles”
This three step daily program is perfect if you want a simple and easy way to combat your oil-prone skin. The solutions work together to clear, tighten and reduce pores whilst also working from the inside to combat inner skin stress that often leads to a hormonal oily complexion.
Starting with the Clarifying Refreshing Lotion, skin is gently exfoliated and instantly freshened from the get go. This is followed by the intense pore perfecting solution that limits shine and deeply purifies the skin for impressively reduced pores every time. The program finishes with the Clarifying balancing moisturiser to instantly matify the skin and leave you with skin that will have you smiling every day.
Rescu. ROADTEST RESULTS:
Make up usually slides off my face and I never have time to re-do my whole look at the office. After using these products for only one week, I noticed a clear improvement in the oil production that plagues me my midday.
My skin felt hydrated and cared for but the oil slick was gone. I also find that I don’t need to use as much make up and powder to hide the large pores on my chin and nose. They appear to be smaller and more refined.
Clarifying Refreshing Lotion 150ml RRP $62
Intense Pore Perfecting Solution 30ml RRP $62
Clarifying Balancing Moisturiser 50ml RRP $70
Stockist: Exclusively at David Jones
Perfect for all skin types seeking deep hydration:
Chanel Hydramax+ Active Nutrition
“Chanel goes beyond hydration”
Based on the mantra that all skin needs hydration, Chanel has come up with some new products in their Hydramax+ range, guaranteed to deliver fabulous results. Like everything Chanel, this range is immaculate and perfect for any woman craving a red carpet worthy complexion.
New ingredients worth a mention include: Rosemary liposomes to balance, cottonseed oil extract to restore and rose wax to protect and prevent loss of hydration throughout the day. The very clever Hydrabarrier system strengthens the skin barrier and locks in moisture to the cells.
Rescu. ROADTEST RESULTS:
We love that these products can work in well with any existing beauty regime and help up the ante on moisture. The Lip treatment and Masque are standouts and really delivered on their promise. Lipstick went on better, lasted longer and feathering with dark colours was minimised after only 2-3 days of using the Lip Care. Try the mask before a night out to give you a well rested, just drank 8 glasses of water radiance. The Nourishing Cream has a divine texture and fragrance that make using it a pleasure, but it’s the results that ultimately count and results they deliver.
Hydramax+ Active Nutrition Nourishing Cream RRP $109
Hydramax+ Active Nutrition Lip Care RRP $52
Hydramax+ Active Mask RRP $79
Stockists: Major department stores and selected pharmacies nationally from May 16
