TOP 5 BEAUTY BUYS: Skin Stress Solutions

TOP 5 BEAUTY BUYS: Skin Stress Solutions

Achieve amazing, glowing, radiant skin with these beauty buys

By Laura Flanagan

Photo, Anthea Simms

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Skin in need of some S.O.S? The environment, your lifestyle and emotional strain can all affect the delicate skin on your face. Soothe stressed-out skin with these complexion savers.

If the stress of a high-powered lifestyle is evident in your complexion, try Skyn Iceland Antioxidant Calming Serum, $75. The lightweight serum combats stress-induced skin damage such as dryness, wrinkles, redness and irritation, leaving you fresh-faced (even if your nerves are shot.) Available across Canada at Holt Renfrew.

Ease tension with the aromatherapy properties inBath & Body Works’ Aromatherapy Stress Relief Pillow Mist, $10. Before bed, spray a light mist on your pillow for a night of relaxing, sweet dreams. 1-888-684-6412.

Use Avéne Cleanance Exfoliating and Absorbing Cleansing Masque, $26, once or twice a week for a deep-clean that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin. The hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic mixture absorbs extra sebum while soothing irritated acne-prone skin. At drugstores across Canada.

Benzoyl peroxide (a common ingredient in blemish-fighting products) too harsh for your fair skin? Try The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Gel, $11. The antibacterial ingredient is tea tree oil—an organic and gentle element to get your skin clearer, faster. AtThe Body Shopacross Canada.

Stressed out over wrinkles? Plump up skin and soften fine lines withAvonLiiv Botanicals Revitalizing Face Pearls, $15. Plant nutrients target dull skin while the roller-ball applicator softly massages your face. 1-800-265-AVON.