Beauty editors’ picks: New-season heroes

“Fitness is my thing and I love trying new classes, but one of the downsides is the achy muscles that come with it. I like to soak in magnesium salts – it’s great for restless legs – but if you don’t have time to soak, you can spritz instead, spraying and massaging in The Nue Co.’s Magnesium Ease directly onto the skin. For even quicker absorption, try spraying it on the soles of your feet.”

“Admittedly, I’m late to the face oils game because I was always worried about that oily shine. But then I was talked into trying Vintner’s Daughter; a beauty newbie that has garnered word-of-mouth cult status. A couple of drops massaged straight into skin every day after cleansing significantly changed the clarity of my skin, creating a finish that’s more velvet than glossy.”

“For skin that’s glowing in all the right places, I use this serum-highlighter hybrid. It color-corrects any redness, evens out skin tone and reflects light – think ‘Clarendon filter’ radiance. Wear it on its own, add one drop to your favorite base or refresh your day’s makeup by pressing on cheekbones.”

“One of the most universal skin problems is serious dehydration – a double whammy of pollution and air-conditioning leaves skin parched, sensitive and reactive. Which is exactly how my skin was feeling a few weeks ago, before I started using this mask twice weekly. It’s transformational; flooding the skin with moisture, antioxidants and an anti-inflammatory to take down redness and calm irritation. I saturate the skin with a hyaluronic acid serum first – NIOD Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex is my favorite – for extra hydration, then add a few drops of La Mer The Renewal Oil on top.”

“There’s a direct link between a healthy, well-balanced gut and healthy, glowing skin – taking a three-month course of probiotics transformed my reactive skin and calmed down my rosacea. So, how about using a probiotic on the skin? The state of our microflora is the current hot topic amongst dermatologists, and my new discovery is the incredible Superstart Probiotic Whip to Clay Cleanser by Elizabeth Arden – it leaves skin beautifully clean and super soft.”

“I’m obsessed with the new foundation-concealer hybrids that can be used as an all-over foundation and layered up as a cover-up on redness and dark circles. The convenience factor tips it for me – I’ll be repeat-buying NARS Velvet Matte Foundation Stick, Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick and By Terry Stylo-Expert Hybrid Foundation Concealer. If you apply it with your fingers, the warmth gives a really seamless finish.”