Colder mornings, darker evenings, heavier food – and a tidal wave of alcohol heading our way with the festive season. And that’s in addition to all of the usual things, like hormones, pollution, stress and occasionally neglecting to drink enough water. No wonder my skin is almost as moody as I am.
Sound familiar? Then you need nügg. These little one-shot servings of facial goodness come in a variety of concoctions, each targeted at a specific skin concern – so you can apply according to your skin’s current requirements, for effects that are both immediately discernible and long-lasting.
The products use Natural Oil Dispersion Technology, which protects the skin’s natural barrier with extracts of aloe, olive, cranberry, grape & linseed – so the makers behind the brand advocate masking at least once a week in addition to your normal cleansing routine, to strengthen and maintain your skin’s defences. And although we know how busy life is, and how difficult it can be to find the time to look after yourself, you can amp up the nourishing effects of a mask by sleeping with it on – so no excuses!
Got a flight coming up? Aircraft cabins can be ruinous to skin – so pop a Revitalising pod in your bag (its 10 ml size makes it security-friendly) and apply it when you land – or fly with it on, if you’re gutsy enough to brave out the occasional quizzical look. Skin dry and dull with the change in season and drop in temperature? Head for the Hydrating mask, which contains Camellia seed oil and Spirulina Extract. Hormonal and prone to sudden breakouts? The Soothing mask contains Shea Butter and Camomile Extract to balance and calm the skin; for persistently troubled skin, try the blend of Jojoba and Cucumber to be found in the Deep Cleansing Mask, which draws out excess oils and leaves the skin with a clean, matte finish. Other masks in the range are aimed at anti-ageing, de-stressing and exfoliating.
A single-serve, single-use mask is priced at £3.29 and makes a perfect stocking filler for the Christmas season; alternatively, you can buy packs of four (either Exfoliating, Soothing, Hydrating, and Revitalising or Deep Cleansing, Exfoliating, Soothing and Hydrating) for £12.99 – or go all out on a pack of 5 in any combination for £16.45.
nügg Face Masks are available to buy in Beauty Mart, Selfridges, Selfridges.com, Fenwick, Beauty Bay and John Lewis