9/10
Garnier · 4.7/5
Micellar water that takes makeup off
The big Garnier bottle. Colour lifts. A rinse after, if your face prefers it.
£5.42
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9/10
medicube · 4.7/5
Milky toner for tight winter skin
After washing. No sting. Moisturiser goes on straight after.
£14.20
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The Ordinary · 4.6/5
Once-a-week acid for smoother skin
The Ordinary glycolic toner. Not near the eyes. Wear SPF the next day.
£9.52
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La Roche-Posay · 4.5/5
SPF that vanishes under makeup
La Roche-Posay Anthelios. No white cast sitting on your face at noon.
£16.90
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CeraVe · 4.7/5
The big CeraVe tub, not the tiny one
The moisturiser that actually lasts. Face, and winter shins.
£16.71
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The Ordinary · 4.6/5
The cheap serum that cuts afternoon shine
The Ordinary niacinamide. Under moisturiser. The bottle empties, which is the point.
9/10
Medik8 · 4.6/5
The stronger vitamin C serum
C-Tetra Luxe. One pump, then moisturiser and SPF.
£60
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Medik8 · 4.5/5
Vitamin C that doesn't sting
Medik8 C-Tetra. A bit brighter by morning, without the flush.
£45
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medicube · 4.5/5
A box of glow vials, then stop
For a dull fortnight. Use the box. Don't make it a religion.
£10.95
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Medik8 · 4.5/5
Eye cream: one dab is enough
Medik8, at night. Keep it off the eyelid. The difference is small and real.
£55
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Medik8's brighter vitamin C
C-Tetra Luxe. Same serum, bought from whichever shop has it.
£62
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Retinal for smoother skin, plus SPF
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 at night. Sunscreen in the morning, or don't start.
£69
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Estée Lauder · 4.5/5
The night serum for tight skin
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. A few drops. The bottle gets used up.
£63.41
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CeraVe · 4.6/5
A face wash that doesn't strip dry skin
CeraVe hydrating cleanser. Clean, and not left tight afterwards.
£9.37
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The Ordinary · 4.5/5
A gentler acid for a bit of glow
The Ordinary lactic acid at night. Easier on skin than glycolic.
£7.70
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medicube · 4.5/5
A glow serum to judge after a month
A few drops. No sting. Ignore day two. Look again at week four.
£26.96
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Garnier · 4.6/5
A hair mask in three minutes
Garnier Hair Food. Softer ends. You don't have to stand there for an hour.
£3.75
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Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader, the 15ml cream
The Rich Cream. Heavy enough for winter. Small enough to try before you commit.
£80
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medicube · 4.5/5
Eye patches before an early start
Ten minutes. You look ridiculous. The morning looks slightly less tired.
£23.80
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medicube · 4.5/5
Face mist for overheated rooms
Bag-sized. Skin feels less like paper. Makeup stayed on, in my case.
£20
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The Ordinary · 4.6/5
Hyaluronic acid, on damp skin
Two drops on a wet face, then cream. On dry skin it does nothing.
£15.50
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medicube · 4.6/5
Pore pads for the end of the day
One pad, not every night. A calmer face by morning if you don't overdo it.
£16.11
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NIVEA · 4.7/5
Shower gel that smells like a clean towel
NIVEA Creme Soft. About the price of a paper. The bathroom stops smelling like a gym.
8/10
medicube · 4.5/5
Ten minutes in a jelly mask
Door shut. Peel it off. Skin looks like someone bothered.
£12.83
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CeraVe · 4.6/5
The cleanser for makeup days
CeraVe cream-to-foam. The day comes off. The squeaky feeling doesn't.
£10.87
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Nizoral · 4.6/5
The shampoo that clears flakes
Nizoral, for a short course. If it stays, ask a pharmacist, not another bottle.
£9.50
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medicube · 4.5/5
Toner that doesn't leave you tight
Seconds, after cleansing. Then cream. That's the whole job.
£26.38
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