Hydration station

Hydration is front of mind after the recent cold snap, with more cold weather still to come. Skin has been working overtime to defend itself against low temperatures, indoor heating, and environmental stress, often resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and a compromised barrier. This is the ideal moment to reset and deeply rehydrate so that, as we move into spring, the skin is restored, resilient, and truly glow ready.

Glow Recipe’s Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin Serum is a vegan alternative to traditional snail mucin, delivering bouncy hydration, barrier support, and visible plumpness without animal derived ingredients. Priced at €45 for 30ml, it is formulated with 81 percent prickly pear, a nutrient dense cactus rich in over 40 bioactive compounds, to deliver deep hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide antioxidant protection. A 3 percent bio active peptide complex supports collagen production to improve elasticity, smoothness, and the appearance of fine lines, while ectoin helps protect the skin from pollution, UV, and climate stress and calms redness and irritation. Galactomyces ferment filtrate further enhances hydration, brightness, and skin texture, making this an excellent daily serum for dryness, sensitivity, and early signs of ageing following harsh winter conditions.

Used morning and night on clean, slightly damp skin before moisturiser, this serum helps repair winter stressed skin and prepares it beautifully for the change in seasons. Consistent hydration now will ensure skin looks healthier, smoother, and more resilient as temperatures begin to rise.

This time of year is also ideal for in clinic laser treatments, as reduced sun exposure lowers risk and allows for optimal results. However, daily SPF remains essential to protect the skin, support barrier health, and preserve treatment outcomes. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 combines hydration with high level UV protection to defend against premature ageing and collagen breakdown while keeping skin comfortable and luminous throughout the day, with an RRP of €92.

Completing a hydration focused routine, Aveda’s newly relaunched Advanced Botanical Kinetics range delivers high performance plant powered skincare designed to restore balance and vitality. The routine includes the Micro Purifying Cleansing Mousse 150ml at €33, the Revitalising Essence Lotion 200ml at €43, the Vitality Serum 30ml at €58, and moisturisers including the Plumping Milky Lotion 50ml at €47 and the Plumping Cream 50ml at €76. Powered by phytotech vegan collagen, a vegan peptide complex, and energising ferments, niacinamide, and plant derived caffeine, the range supports hydration, elasticity, and radiance, making it ideal for transitioning skin from winter into spring stronger, smoother, and fully supported.