When it comes to shopping I’ve always made a deal with myself, that I would only ever invest in things that were really worth it. As in, I’d only ever invest big bucks if I knew that the purchase would go the distance. I look at it this way. You may own three or maybe four designer pieces in your lifetime – and each piece will cost you hundreds of dollars. In our entire lives, we only get one skin, one complexion – and isn’t it worth investing money in a part of us more than it is the shoes we put on our feet or the clothes we wear? I know, right? Serious food for thought.
It was with that revelation that I decided to ditch my current skin care favourites, do some research on some of the best high-end skin care buys available and then share my findings with you. I’m talking luxe products that are actually worth their price tag, products that I’ve tried and tested myself and would recommend to my friends and family. It’s a very small gift I’m able to grant you as part of my gig – you can thank me later…
La Mer The Treatment Lotion
Why it’s worth your beauty bucks:
This product seriously felt like winning first prize in the skin care stakes each time I applied it to my skin. It was everything I wanted in a luxe skincare buy; silky, velvety and just felt like it was doing something – and it did.
Described as ‘liquid energy’, this Treatment Lotion features the legendary Miracle Broth™ (which is incorporated into other leading La Mer products) and acts as an energy source for your skin, helping to renew and soften your skin while improving tone and texture. It’s the perfect skincare all-rounder when you’re trying to achieve an overall improvement or increased skin clarity. It should by applied in a massage motion after rubbing 2-3 drops in your hands. Be sure to massage your whole face and neck area in upwards strokes and then follow with your regular skin care routine.
ANOTHER REASON TO BUY:
$130 is an awfully attractive price for a La Mer product. This product is the perfect introduction into the luxury skin care brand.
Fun fact: In clinical testing, there was a 75 per cent increase in tester’s skin’s immediate hydration.
Jurlique Herbal recovery Advanced Serum with Naturadiance BP18+
Why it’s worth your beauty bucks:
The new and improved version of the original Herbal Recovery Serum somehow manages to surpass its predecessor. This lightweight serum glides onto your skin like silk and leaves a subtle, luminous path on your skin. This advanced skin serum delivers potent antioxidant properties to your skin to help protect, revitalise and enhance your skin’s recovery cycle. In the new product, Jurlique has taken its most effective botanical structure and added three breakthrough ingredients to create the most concentrated formulation ever known to Jurlique. These ingredients are Persian silk extract, wu-shu-yu extract and peach leaf extract, which work together to boost skin radiance and battle the first signs of ageing.
ANOTHER REASON TO BUY:
The three new ingredients join an already supremely nourishing and hard-working mix of ingredients, including licorice, marshmallow, chamomile, calendula, peppermint and daisy.
Sodashi Recovery Skin Boost
Why it’s worth your beauty bucks:
Well, close your eyes while you’re applying this and you may as well be standing in a spa. The essential oils featured in this skin booster fly straight up your nose, but it’s delightful. It makes you feel as though you’re being pampered in a professional spa. That could be due to the fact that this regenerative, deeply hydrating gel features bilberry, lavender and carrot seed to soothe stressed skin and help repair skin cells. It’s also described as a leave-on gel mask, as it contains concentrated plant and marine extracts that deeply oxygenate your skin and treat broken capillaries while feeling oh so pampering.
ANOTHER REASON TO BUY:
Sodashi Recovery Skin Boost contains none of the nasties, so if you’re looking for a hard-working product that can help to treat some of your biggest skin concerns without being harsh on your skin, this is definitely the product to pick.
Cellex-C Advanced-C Skin Tightening Cream
Why it’s worth your beauty bucks:
With more active ingredients than you could poke a stick at, you can be sure that this Skin Tightening Cream is everything you need when you decide it’s time to take action against your wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin. With vitamin C, which helps to protect skin cells from UV-related damage, promote collagen production and strengthen your skin’s barrier and grape seed extract, which helps to restore skin’s texture, increase the elasticity of your skin and improve your skin’s overall appearance, you can be sure that this is the anti-ageing treatment that will target and treat the areas you really need it to.
ANOTHER REASON TO BUY:
Cellex-C Advanced-C Skin Tightening Cream also features a high concentration of Cellex-C’s patented anti-ageing complex, as well as powerful antioxidants that have been proven to be effective in the battle against the signs of ageing.
Lancôme Absolue Sublime Regenerating Oleo-Serum
Why it’s worth your beauty bucks:
Oils anyone? Oils aren’t just a trend you know, I have a good feeling they’re here to stay. Why? Because they’re just so great for your skin – especially when it comes to anti-ageing. Lancôme Absolue Sublime Regenerating Oleo-Serum uses the power of precious oils to help your skin in its regenerating process. Essential citrus and camellia oils combine with the oleo-texture to ensure your skin is denser, softer and completely nourished.
ANOTHER REASON TO BUY:
When using this product, you should notice a difference in your skin from one day to the next. Your skin should feel more comfortable, elastic and re-plumped.
Stockists:
Jurlique Herbal recovery Advanced Serum with Naturadiance BP18+, $165 for 100mL, 1800 805 286
Sodashi Recovery Skin Boost, $130.70, http://www.sodashi.com/
What makes a product worth spending money on in your book? Which part of your skincare or make-up routine do you spend the most money on?
