The ultimate ski-trip packing guide

Whether you’re still perfecting your snowplow, or you’re a regular on the black runs, it’s important to ensure your skincare and skiwear are working as hard as you are. Don’t let your sartorial standards slip in icy conditions by packing the cool, retro-inflected designs by performance-wear label Perfect Moment. And, while we are all well versed in the importance of taking proper care of our skin in the summer months, it’s important to remember that harsh weather conditions such as extreme winds, blazing winter sunshine and sub-zero temperatures also wreak havoc on your skin.

Thankfully, German aesthetics doctor Dr. Barbara Sturm has come to the rescue with a cocktail of specialized products to ensure your skin is as on-point as your ski technique. Where to start? We love the mildly exfoliating effects of the brand’s Enzyme Cleanser; use it a couple of times a week for a visibly smoother complexion. Next up, hyaluronic acid – if you haven’t already added one to your regimen, consider it a year-round skincare hero, thanks to its intense hydration. Formulated in her Dusseldorf lab, Sturm’s serum has gained cult status for good reason: the ultra-concentrated formula is infused with long- and short-chain hyaluronic molecules that penetrate deeply to replenish moisture in the short and long term, as well as reducing imperfections and enhancing firmness. Massage a full pipette’s worth of the product evenly over your face.

Your next line of defense should be the Ski Cream. Packed full of skin-soothing active ingredients such as blackcurrant oil and purslane to intensely calm and reduce redness, and a water-in-oil base of shea butter and jojoba oil to help to boost your skin’s natural moisture barriers, this is a must-have on your next ski trip.

Finally, use a few drops of Sturm’s pioneering Sun Drops. Referred to by the brand as your “liquid sun umbrella”, this versatile serum contains a powerful SPF50 with advanced skincare ingredients including cassia extract, vitamin E and beta-glucan, which add a second layer of defense, as well as promoting skin regeneration. Finish by massaging some of the label’s lip balm – packed full of plant-based ingredients including shea butter and avocado and coconut oils – into your lips (pop this one in your salopette pocket to reapply throughout the day, too).

Now that you’ve souped up your skincare, it’s time to elevate your ski style. Look to Perfect Moment for luxe activewear with a retro-cool appeal. Combining style with performance, the label was masterminded by extreme sports filmmaker and professional skier Thierry Donard in 1984. Drawing on his personal experience and expertise, Donard’s designs are technically savvy but super-elegant, with the ultimate goal of creating that elusive ‘Perfect Moment’, whichever activity takes your fancy.

The North Star has become an instantly identifiable brand motif and it looks ultra-chic strewn across this season’s ultra-covetable cream and black turtleneck in merino wool. This is the type of multipurpose piece that helps keep your suitcase light: layer it over your thermals and tuck it into your salopettes on the slopes, then wear it with a puffer coat and jeans for relaxed après-ski style.

When it comes to accessories, Perfect Moment has you covered, too – quite literally – with its playful, pompom-embellished beanie hat. Again, its pretty design belies its practicality and it is lined with a fleece material to keep your head cozy. For the perfect finishing touch, stow away all your essentials in the on-trend, star-embroidered navy blue belt bag. As smart as it is stylish, it’s made from a canvas trimmed, waterproof Dermizax™ shell – perfect for storing your all-important Ski Cream and Sun Drops.