Your post festive season skincare rescue guide

With indulgent and sleep-deprived December behind us, it’s time to hunker down and let your skin breathe. Restoring your complexion to its former glory doesn’t require hours at the gym or a spa getaway, everything you need for a skincare detox is right here, and the best part? It’s very simple. The key is to go back to basics and focus on the products that actively revive, restore, de-clog and hydrate.

###### **Cleansing on the double**

Double cleansing isn’t a new concept but it is what your skin needs for a deeper clear out of the pores. For the first round use something like a balm, [Eve Lom](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/eve-lom) Balm Cleanser for example, that gently nudges away any makeup before proceeding to the second cleanser like the Squalane Cleanser from [The Ordinary](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/the-ordinary) that rinses away leftover impurities while rebalancing the skin. **Fenwick recommends** * Doctor’s Scrub Ruby Crystal Microderm Exfoliator, £65, [Goldfaden MD](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/goldfaden-md) * Cleanser, £55, [Eve Lom](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/eve-lom) * Squalene Cleanser, £13.90, [The Ordinary](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/the-ordinary) * Multi-Miracle Glow Cleanser, £45, [Charlotte Tilbury](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/charlotte-tilbury) * Pure Scrub, £26, [Clarins](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/clarins)

###### **Supercharge your routine**

A liquid vehicle that delivers actives deep into the skin, serums are packed with potent ingredients that get the job done. Apply after cleansing and then lock in with a moisturiser. When it comes to the powerhouse of serums, not many can rival the potency and unique formulation of Skin Caviar Liquid Lift Serum from La Prairie. It is packed with caviar extracts, powerful botanicals and peptides that work together to firm the skin and promote collagen renewal for a lasting lift. For luminous results look to [BIOEFFECT](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/bioeffect/beauty/skincare) EGF serum that tackles dry spots and dark circles leaving the skin bright and smooth. **Fenwick recommends** * EGF Serum, £130, [Bioeffect](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/bioeffect/beauty/skincare) * Save The Face Serum, £49, Ilapothicary * Advanced Night Repair Serum, £60, [Estee Lauder](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/estee-lauder) * Charlotte’s Magic Serum, £60, [Charlotte Tilbury](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/charlotte-tilbury) * Genifique Serum, £61, [Lancome](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/lancome) * Skin Caviar Liquid Lift Serum, £550, La Prairie

###### **Mask it**

Promising a megawatt glow, [Sisley](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/sisley) Black Rose Cream mask is a real treat for parched skin. Rich in trace elements, vitamins and plant extracts, it diminish signs of ageing and restores vitality. Inspired by a perfectly ripe avocado, [Kiehl’s](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/kiehls) nourishing hydrating mask harnesses the power of avocado fruit extract, avocado oil and primrose oil to intensely nourish the skin whilst retaining hydration. If you want to let the mask do all the work while catching up on some beauty sleep, then nighttime masks like [Clinique](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/clinique)’s Moisture SurgeTM Overnight Mask work deep into the skin to leave you with a rosy glow by morning. **Fenwick recommends** * Black Rose Cream Mask, £119, [Sisley](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/sisley) * HYDRA BEAUTY Camellia Repair Mask Multi-Use Hydrating and Comforting Mask, £52, [Chanel](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/chanel) * Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask, £36, [Kiehl's](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/kiehls) * The Gold Mask, £13, [Starskin](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/starskin) * Renaissance Mask, £64, [Oskia](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/oskia) * Hydra Bright Golden Eye Treatment – 5 Masks, [MZ Skin](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/mz-skin), £70

###### **Final Step**

Available in multiple formulations, from gels and oils to creams and lotions, navigate your way to a moisturiser that suits your skin type. During the cold snap, it might be worth considering switching to a heavier cream formula that requires you to spend a bit of time massaging it in. [Sarah Chapman](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/sarah-chapman)’s Comfort Cream is formulated with optimum levels of 12 cutting-edge actives that address irritation, dehydration and sensitivity – exactly the kind of hardworking formula you need during the bitter days. There’s a real buzz around [Guerlain](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/guerlain)’s Abeille Royale Rich Day Cream that celebrates the skin-boosting properties of honey that aids in diminishing the appearance of fine lines resulting in a smoother complexion. SPF is non-negotiable and should be applied at least every morning after the moisturiser. Aim for SPF30 or higher, especially if you have introduced Retinol into your routine. Keep a hydrating mist in the bag to refresh your skin throughout the day, **Fenwick recommends** * Abeille Royale Rich Day Cream, £109, [Guerlain](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/guerlain) * Comfort Cream D-Stress cream, £66, [Sarah Chapman](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/sarah-chapman) * Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, £6.80, [The Ordinary](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/the-ordinary) * Pollution Hydrating Mist, £55, [MZ Skin](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/mz-skin) * Prisma Protect SPF 30, £59, [Dermalogica](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/dermalogica) * Queen Of Hungary Mist, £55, [Omorovicza](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/omorovicza)

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