8 Effortless Skincare Products for Winter 2021

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s just how fickle New Years resolutions can be. That being said, having tangible goals can also help structure your time as well as giving a direction. For myself, working from home has given me the opportunity to finally battle my main skincare concerns; the investment of time to bring it up to optimal health and break the cycle of adult acne. 

However lockdown and stressors has meant that I have very little patience and have turned to skincare products that require minimal time and effort to make a difference. Here are some of my top beauty recommendations for 2021. 

Drunk Elephant 

Sukari Babyfacial £67

Drunk Elephant’s Babyfacial is currently making waves over social media. This new cult product is the ultimate resurfacing treatment for ultra-stubborn, dull and uneven skin. Beyond shifting pore-clogging detritus and minimising the look of problem pores and tell-tale fine lines, it gives the greatest glow. We adore!

Eve Lom

Gel Balm Cleanser £45.00 

Can you have a product list without including Eve Lom? I’m currently using the Eve Lom Gel Balm cleanser, a brilliant product providing soothing, cleansing and nourishing properties which work wonders for the cold as well as the new working-from-home environment.

Jurlique

Rosewater Balancing Mist £45

I love this spray. As someone with sensitive, acne-prone and oily skin, I have to be careful with both the kind and amount of facial creams I use. When my skin is feeling dry or cracked because of the cold (or even when it gets too hot), a swift spray will leave me feeling refreshed. The rose makes for soothing and calming affects and can be used as a toner as well as over make up. A versatile and multi use beauty product - win win. 

Foreo

UFO 2 £249

Connecting to your smart phone, this mask is as simple as 1-2-3.  In 90 seconds you have have glow worthy skin through sonic pulsations, heated and cooling systems, blue light all in one handy gadget and with a wide range of mask to choose from, this brilliant gadget will ensure envy worth skin no matter what your skin type.

Lixirskin

Peel Express £31

Shed your 2020 skin and renew with Lixirskin Peel Express. This waterless jelly boosts an electrolyte equilibrium, infused with exfoliating acids. Those concerned about acids and with sensitive skin can be assured by the innovative system which allows safe-to-skin practices. Working to renew and resurface on a cellular level, this peel will leave you with a beautifully radiant tone and a soft, smooth texture.

U Beauty

Resurfacing Compound £85

U Beauty’s Resurfacing Compound is the only brand in the world to use Siren Capsule Technology - molecules designed to help draw out damage away from healthy looking skin - as well as cruelty free and vegan. 

Apply morning and night before your facial cream, and your skin will be left glowing. I have seen a marked and miraculous difference in my skin’s overall health, with a reduction in scar appearance and a nice glass-like appearance. I have every little bit of confidence that this one product will help me achieve my ultimate goal: to feel confident in my own skin sans make up. 

Elf

Super Mask £12.00

I absolutely love this mask. There are times when my skin desperately needs a mask, yet is acting out and reactive. This soothing mask is is infused with anti-redness, antioxidant-rich Centella Asiatica (aka Cica), helping to calm down stressed out skin. 

Pai

Biogenerate Rosehip Oil £24

This lightweight rosehip oil has done wonders for my skin, feeling like a dose of vitamin comfort for my skin and helping to tackle those pesky blemishes, scars and dryness - particularly this winter. 

Words by SOFIA KHAN