Cold weather, biting winds and central heating can all make your complexion go a little crazy this time of year. Luckily inside this month’s OK! Beauty Box we’ve pulled together an entire skincare routine for happy, healthy skin for everyone this autumn – and it’s available to you for an incredible price.
Inside this month’s Skinsational Edit you’ll find five brilliant skincare products, including the iconic Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, loved by celebs like Catherine Zeta-Jones and Lorraine Kelly.
Here’s a look at what you’ll find inside this month’s box…
If you haven’t tried this cult classic face cleanser before, you’re in for a real treat! A long-time favourite with celebrities and skincare experts alike, this rich balm is the perfect first cleanse, removing makeup and SPF in a flash.
How to use:Warm between your palms then massage into dry skin over the face and neck. Remove with a warm damp cloth.
The benefits:
Rose and mimosa waxes and elderberry and starflower oils nourish the skin
The fragrance comes from a blend of nine essential oils, creating a spa-like scent
96% of users said their skin felt softened and soothed after using this
Say hello to brighter skin in as little as 60 seconds with this speedy smoothing exfoliating treatment. Instead of harsh grains or scrub particles this balm-oil contains a trio of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and it’s suitable even for sensitive skin.
How to use:Apply to dry skin, then massage in using circular motions. Leave on for 1-2 minutes before rinsing off. Use once or twice a week.
The benefits:
Glycolic, malic and lactic acids work to gently lift dead skin cells
Vitamin C helps to brighten the skin
95% agreed that this product significantly improved skin texture
Mudmasky Vitamin-A Booster Blue Clay Mask, full size, RRP £42
Quite possibly the only face mask you’ll ever need! This multi-tasker tackles a multitude of skin concerns, from visible pores and blemishes to dehydration and sagging skin, with bakuchiol (often termed an alternative to retinol) as its star ingredient.
How to use:Apply a thin layer and leave on for 7 minutes if your skin is dry, 9 minutes for normal skin and 11 minutes for oily skin. Remove with cold water for the maximum pore-tightening effect.
The benefits:
A combination of two different types of clay sucks out impurities from pores, giving skin a super-deep cleanse
Bakuchiol helps to firm and brighten the skin
Lotus flower extract hydrates and calms the complexion
This super-serum contains a powerful duo of anti-ageing active ingredients – hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-rejuvenating retinol – to plump and lift the skin.
How to use:Use morning and night after cleansing and before applying moisturiser. Always use an SPF in the morning when using a product that contains retinol.
The benefits:
Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin and is able to hold 1,000 times its weight in moisture
Retinol is one of the ultimate anti-ageing ingredients and works to boost collagen production and regenerate new skin cells
This also contains ribonucleic acid (RNA), which helps your skin combat wrinkles, sagging skin and brown spots
Balance Me Collagen Boost Moisturiser, travel size, RRP £9
A luxurious everyday moisturiser that suits all skin types. Made from 99.9% natural ingredients, it’s nourishing enough to instantly smooth and soften the skin, yet feels wonderfully lightweight and non-greasy.
How to use:Apply morning and night after all your other skincare steps. Follow with an SPF in the morning.
The benefits:
A tri-peptide complex promotes collagen production, while also minimising future collagen breakdown
There’s hyaluronic acid in this moisturiser too, which delivers immediate hydration
It also contains blackberry leaf extract, which is high in antioxidants, protecting the skin against environmental aggressors
Inside the box you’ll also receive a voucher for two free copies of OK! Magazine – your one stop shop for all the latest celeb, fashion and beauty news.