Moisturisers
It’s so important not to jump the gun and move from a heavy winter cream to a summer gel, and then wonder why your skin feels dry or dehydrated. Instead, plump for something that is still nicely nourishing for during the day, and especially if your skin swings towards the sensitised, consider still using something of a heavier texture at night, when it doesn’t have to contend with heat or sweat.
If you’re determined to go for something lighter because you have oil to contend with, YSL Pure Shots Perfect Plumper Cream is a delightful option. It contains emollient and hydrating heavyweights (shea butter and glycerin, respectively) yet sinks in instantly without an iota of heaviness or tackiness, and is an excellent base for makeup. The gorgeous packaging cannot be ignored, either – a heavy glass cube with shiny chrome lid contains a refillable pod of pearlescent cream. Very Barbarella.
Susanne Kaufmann has traditionally been known for her high-end body products developed at her Alpine spa, as you do, but her Regeneration Cream Line T is a delight. It’s full of powerhouse botanicals all geared towards lowering skin inflammation, and which have the happy side effect of imparting a very pleasant green-meets-floral scent. I find it best applied when skin is damp with a mist or essence first, to give the thick cream some slip, and a little goes a long way when used in this fashion. It works beautifully under makeup, too, though also works very nicely as a night cream.
Even though you may be desperate to look to lighter creams the second you can ditch your heated blanket, if your skin is exceptionally dry or sensitive, I’d urge you to still choose something reparative to help prep the skin for all the weather changes it is. Cosmetics 27 Baume 27 Bio-Energising Cell Repair Balm is, as the name suggests, very much a moisturiser leaning to a balm texture. As it contains a lot of oils, it is absolutely not for you if you are prone to spots, but for anyone else, it’s a treat. It rubs in easily, sinks in quickly, and is extremely soothing. I was surprised how well it works under both makeup and SPF, given its thick texture, but do think it comes into its own as a night cream. Think of it as as a pair of comforting, cosseting pyjamas for your face.