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Our favourite every day indulgent skincare saviours
Words Lauren Wigley
Mother’s Day may be over, but we are all for celebrating a mother figure in your life each and every day. Whether that is your mum, grandma or even yourself, forget the flowers and make 2021 the year of self-care and stressed-skin saviours. From making time for mindfulness, to managing built-up tension, we know that taking a moment for yourself every day to show yourself some uninterrupted love (even if it’s just 5 minutes) can be a difficult task, especially in these bizarre times. However, finding a moment to focus on ourselves can really boost our sense of wellbeing, help stop racing thoughts and aid relaxation and sleep. A great way to slip in some stealthy self-care is with your skin routine. The notion of washing your face may not be the most exciting concept, but with the right mindset and some fantastic products, it can be the perfect soul soothing solution. We have selected some of our favourite every day indulgent skincare saviours that would make excellent gifts for a stressed friend, weary mum or even (importantly) yourself.
By Sarah London, Green Clay Face Mask
Founded by sisters Sarah and Lauren, By Sarah London was created when Lauren was recovering from Leukaemia and Sarah was struggling to find uncomplicated skincare that would be safe for her to use on her dry, sensitive skin. Deciding to solve the issue by creating skincare products herself, By Sarah London was born. With an ever-expanding capsule collection of products, from hydrating hair oil to decadent cleansing balms, they use the best natural, ethically sourced ingredients to create products that are good for you and the planet. All of their ingredients are front and centre on the packaging too, so you can be sure there are no hidden nasties. Every product is also suitable for all skin types, so anyone from new mothers to grandmas can benefit from their natural treatments.
We absolutely love the Green Clay Face Mask, which is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rich powder, that when mixed with water (or any skin boosting liquid of your choice) leaves you with a powerfully radiant glow. This adaptable mask is the perfect indulgent addition to a skincare routine, think a chemical peel without any of the downtime or irritation; it is refreshed and renewed skin, bottled. Why not also pick up a limited edition ‘Love and Joy' wash bag, for an extra thoughtful touch.
The Glowcery, Clean Greens Superfood Facial Serum Oil
Like a smoothie for your face, ‘Clean Greens Superfood Facial Serum Oil’, from new female founded skincare brand The Glowcery is the ideal gift for anyone looking for spa standard self-care they can use in the comfort of their own home. With skin nourishing ingredients such as Broccoli Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil and Green Tea Oil, this superfood serum is like a green juice for your skin and it smells incredible to boot.
The serum feeds your skin’s essential fatty acids and is packed full of potent plant-based ingredients that work to balance sebum levels in the skin, brighten and deeply moisturise. It’s no wonder this product reached cult status in 2020, it’s truly transformational for your face, leaving it soft, bright and supple. Not only this, but unlike some serums, Clean Greens is fast absorbing, so you can apply it day and night for a non-sticky sheen. What says ‘I love you’ more than giving the gift of a seriously sumptuous glow?
Susie Mermaid Concentrated Night Oil Elixir
If you want to make a splash when picking a present, we love the Susie Mermaid therapy collection, for an indulgent dose of relaxation and calm. With a focus on natural therapies, holistic facialist, body worker and founder Susie Mermaid travelled the globe with her healing hands, delighting celebrity clients and wellbeing retreat attendees alike. With a reputation for leaving clients feeling as though they are ‘floating on air’ post treatment, Susie has bottled her pillars of beauty and relaxation in the form of organic skincare products.
Her skin therapy collection is designed to elevate emotional wellbeing whilst giving it a beautifying boost. At a time where stress levels have probably never been higher, we love the Concentrated Night Oil Elixir for a soothing moment of pre-bed peace and quiet. Not only is the plant-based oil rich in antioxidants, which helps to reinforce the skin’s barrier, but the soothing chamomile and heady neroli work to calm your senses and make for the perfect self-care pick-me-up moment. It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Evolve Hyaluronic Serum 200
Handmade in their UK based eco studio, all of Evolve’s products are natural and carefully thought out. They have recently become the first plastic negative beauty brand in the UK and remove twice as much plastic as they use for their products, ensuring that the only impact from their brand is dazzling skin and hair. It’s truly a win, win situation. One of their top selling products is the Hyaluronic Serum 200, and for very good reason.
With more awards than the Grammies, this pure, clear and potent Hyaluronic serum is a heavily decorated product for a reason. This skincare hero contains 200mg Hyaluronic per bottle and is proven to plump up fine lines and wrinkles, as well as deeply hydrating the skin. A buzz word in beauty, Hyaluronic is a humectant, which simply means it draws in and holds moisture, so you can expect a hit of hydration that will leave you skin supple and smooth. As well as this, the organic Pomegranate extract softens and protects your skin for the ultimate product punch. Perfect for cheating stress-free skin, this powerful serum will make you look as though you have been getting your eight hours in every night (even if you don’t feel like it). A perfect gift for new mums who are yearning for a brightening boost.
UpCircle Mature Skin Bundle
If you haven’t come across UpCircle before, they are a British innovative brand that creates pioneering skincare that is both regenerative, (turning leftover natural ingredients such as coffee grounds or fruit pits into products) and highly effective for skin. This Mature Skin Bundle contains the most gentle products from their range and is specifically curated for aging skin. It is designed specifically to brighten and protect, and the best part is you can create an entire daily routine from this set, so it really packs a punch in terms of thoughtful gifting. It contains a face moisturiser, eye cream, serum, toner, cleansing balm and even a body cream that are all natural, sustainable and vegan. Each product is gentle enough to be used daily morning and night and they all contain a repurposed core ingredient. We especially love the eye cream with maple and coffee extract. It powerfully perks up peepers for a bright, fresh feel and smells incredible too.