As used backstage at various New York Fashion Week shows, beauty brand skyn ICELAND show StyleNest how to de-stress your skin this winter.
Early mornings and late nights, heavy makeup, winter weather and a hectic schedule can take their toll on your skin. The models doing the rounds in New York and London these Fashion Weeks are feeling the effects too. So backstage at the Charlotte Ronson and Erin Featherstone AW14 shows, cult beauty brand skyn ICELAND were there to help.
Striping it back to the basics of skincare, skyn ICELAND founder Sarah Kugelman soothed and de-stressed models’ tired skin with the brand’s hardworking range. Taking inspiration from the power of nature, skyn ICELAND uses the unspoiled natural resources of Iceland – from mineral rich waters to antioxidant packed berries and soothing algae.
The range covers everything from cooling cleansing cloths to pore minimisers – everything you need to bring stressed skin back to a happy state.
Here’s how to de-stress the surface this winter:
Tip 1: Cleanse
Now we’re all for a strict skincare regime here at StyleNest but there are those days when you simply can’t face a three-step ritual before bed. That’s where skyn ICELAND’s Glacial Cleansing Cloths (£13 at M&S) come in. These self foaming cloths will cool, cleanse and remove any sign of dirt and makeup, whether you’re slumping into bed or out on the go.
Tip 2: Minimise Pores
Fashion Week models rush between countless shows, striking the skin of makeup and having it reapplied dozens of times a day. This can cause the skin to get angry, clog up pores and make them visible. Thankfully, skyn ICELAND’s Pure Pore Minimiser (£25 at M&S) works to diminish pores, reduce oil production and clarify skin. Leaving skin de-stressed and with the perfect surface to apply makeup.
Tip 3: Soothe Eyes
The eye area is often the first place that will show those late nights, poor diet and hectic schedules, and that’s why skyn ICELAND use the eye area as their basis to skincare. Invest in the brand’s Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels (£25 at M&S) for instant awakening. In just 10minutes these handy little patches will firm, de-puff and reduce premature wrinkling under eyes. No wonder they’re the model an A-lister must-have.
Tip 4: Soothe Tired Skin
Backstage the models previewed skyn ICELAND’s latest product, due to launch in April, the Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels, £30. Working much in the same way as the Eye Gels, these face pads are for when you need a little skin boost and pick me up, be it post or pre party.
Tip 5: Handbag Must-Have
Be ready for a kick refresh whilst on the go with skyn ICELAND’s Arctic Face Mist (£25 at M&S). Pop it in your tote for an instant hit of refreshing tonic from Iceland’s glacial waters. A must for winter stressed skin or a quite soothing sensation come summer.
The full skyn ICELAND is available to buy online at M&S Beauty.
Read our New York Fashion Week AW14 Beauty Report in StyleNest’s Beauty Spot, here.