The ultimate skincare countdown

The ultimate skincare countdown

Your ultimate skincare countdown to your wedding day to ensure your skin is the best it can be on your big day, plus our must-haves!

6 MONTHS BEFORE

If you’re looking to overhaul your skin in a matter of months, chemicals peels are one of the best and most cost-effective methods for facial rejuvenation. They target everything from tone, texture and fine lines to breakouts and general radiance – something every bride wants! Start with a course of four to six peels over the first month or so, followed by monthly maintenance sessions to keep your skin gorgeous.

Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate

Chanel UV Essentiel Daily UV Care Multi-Protection Anti-Pollution SPF50+

3 MONTHS BEFORE

Looking for one ingredient that will change your skin in a big way? Retinol is a powerful antioxidant that refines texture, improves tone, boosts both cell renewal and collagen, and puts any embarrassing blemishes to bed. Start off slowly once a week to get your skin used to it and avoid unpleasant reactions, upping the dose as the weeks and months go by, and your skin gets stronger.

OptiPhi Intense Retinol Serum

Dr Dermal MicroRetinol 5 Rich Repair

1 WEEK BEFORE

And on the seventh day, she rested! Now is the time to stop stressing and start sleeping. Getting enough Zs in the week before your wedding is a crucial skincare step to give your skin time to repair itself and allow you to wake up feeling rested and energised.

Elemis Biotec Skin Energising Night Cream

The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream

1 DAY BEFORE

It’s almost here! The big day is only a sleep away, so give your skin some final TLC by applying a hydrating skincare serum or ampoule, followed by a moisturising mask. The combination will help to hydrate and plump up your skin, which allows your make-up to apply smoother and look fresher.

Bioderma Hydrabio Masque Moisturising Mask

Babor Hydra Plus Active Fluid Ampoule Concentrates

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