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3 Must-have products

MOISTURE SURGE

Your skin has three enemies in winter months: cold weather, central heating and low humidity. All can leave it dry and not at its best. Try a replenishing moisturiser to help quench the thirst.

Readers test our picks of the month

AVÈNE HYDRANCE OPTIMALE RICH MOISTURISER

40ml, €17.50

This is all about anti-radical action, and shields skin from pollution, cold and stress, while quenching it with Avène thermal spring water and safflower oil to leave it feeling peachy-soft.

EXPERT TIP Always apply moisturiser after your skin is still damp from a wash. It’s far less effective on dry skin.

Reader test “I love this because it’s got great ingredients but is surprisingly affordable.”

ERIN MILLSON, CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE

MY LITTLE HERO FROM VOYA

30ml, €55

Voya is a family owned Irish business, off ering a range of certified organic seaweed-based products. These are suited to sensitive skin as they’re made without synthetic colours, fragrances or preservatives. This moisturising face serum is a blend of organic oils, with nourishing anti-oxidants.

EXPERT TIP No need to overdo it – a few drops work wonders.

Reader test “It smells lovely and feels really luxurious to apply.”

JO HARTNER, DESIGNER

ELIZABETH ARDEN 8 HOUR ESSENTIALS

Various, €26

The iconic 8 Hour range helps you fake the look of having had eight hours’ sleep. This travel exclusive pack has all bases covered with a lip-protecting stick, hand treatment and face cream. Created by Elizabeth Arden in 1930, its soothing effects are down to petrolatum, a skin-soothing beta- hydroxy and vitamin E.

EXPERT TIP Apply as regularly as clockwork!

Reader test “Everyone should own this, basically! Especially the face cream.”

ANNIE DE SILVA, RESTAURANT MANAGER