Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Booster Serum£80, perriconemd.co.uk
For the first time, Dr Perricone has harnessed the benefits of a relatively unknown ingredient in the skincare world: hydrogen. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, it encourages cellular activity, rejuvenating and re-energising the skin. This luxurious serum is a real wonder product, instantly plumping and smoothing stressed skin.
Jalue Pressed Rose Hydrating Essence£62, jalue.com
This is multi-tasking product that disappears so quickly into the skin you’ll forget you’ve applied it, were it not for the super-soft, smooth feeling left behind. A high concentration of hyaluronic acid is blended with lightly scented rose petals, neroli and willow bark to soothe and regenerate the skin’s barrier. Apply with a cotton pad after cleansing and before serum.
Simple Water Boost Hydrating Booster£6.99, nationwide
With this new product, Simple is determined to tackle the five signs of dehydrated skin: dryness, rough texture, a tight feeling, dullness and fine lines. There are three ways to use it: applied sparingly all over as a serum, mixed in to your usual moisturiser or dotted on just to areas where it’s needed.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream£42, Selfridges and cultbeauty.co.uk
If you hate the feeling of heavy, cloying creams on your face, this one’s for you. As its name suggests, it’s as light and refreshing as walking face-first through a cloud, and the smallest amount drifts silkily over the skin, plumping and hydrating it for up to 72 hours without leaving any residue.
Dior Hydra Life Deep Hydration Sorbet Water Essence £49.50, dior.com
Enriched with two hydrating floral extracts, mallow and haberlea, this gorgeous-feeling essence acts like three products in one: it’s nourishing like a serum, toning like a lotion and glow- enhancing like a peel. Apply to bare skin morning and night for soft, radiant skin.
Clean Beauty Co BYBI Mega Mist Hyaluronic Acid Toner £26, clean beautyco.com
This is the quickest, easiest way to give thirsty skin a burst of hydration. Spritz on the blend of hyaluronic acid, rose and aloe vera morning, night and any time during the day that your skin needs a pick-me-up. All Clean Beauty Co products are made from 100 per cent natural, vegan ingredients, too.
Avène Eau Thermale Hydrance Intense Serum £18, Boots
Seven years in the making, this water-light serum contains a unique complex encapsulated in “microspheres” that mimics the skin’s natural hydration process. It’s suitable for all skin types in need of quick rehydration, even those prone to sensitivity, thanks to soothing thermal spring water, the foundation of all Avène products.
L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Aloe Water £9.99, Boots
Want the moisturising effects of a cream without the heavy texture? Try this instantly absorbed liquid, which contains two key water-locking ingredients: pure aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. This one’s designed for normal to combination skin, but there are two other varieties available.
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