Effective serums, creams and masks to have in your skincare emergency kit

Stress and pollution are commonplaces in urban life. This can lead to skin reddening and sensitivity. This soothing serum promises to reduce skin reddening by up to 60% in just 60 minutes. The 10 percent Alkaline Amino Acid Extract in the formula reduces erythema which is a type a skin rash. Hydrolysed yeast protein and alteronomas ferment extract are added to counter oxidative stresses. This serum also contains sodium hyaluronate to deep hydrate.

Peony, cornflower and cherry blossom extracts are effective in calming redness and sensitivity. Vitamin C and squalane work to increase skin strength and hydration so that your skin is better protected against pollution and free radicals. The overnight mask has a light texture that cocoons your skin to soothe deeply while you sleep. It can also be used for daytime SOS relief: Simply apply a small amount to the affected areas for immediate relief.

This overnight treatment is packed full of skin-loving ceramides, peptides and niacinamides to soothe and repair damaged skin. It also boasts an innovative new active ingredient, MossCellTec, a biotechnologically-produced moss that supports skin repair and resilience. The balm-like texture melts in skin like cream to form a covering that acts like a bandage. It aids skin repair and helps to restore its strength.

The seventh iteration in the Water Bank series features the Blue Hyaluronic Acid. This exclusive ingredient is reportedly 2,000x smaller than conventional Hyaluronic Acid (which was used previously). This allows for deeper penetration and faster absorption. This lightweight toner is also fortified with Beta Pro-nol Complex, which works on improving the skin’s ability to retain moisture, ensuring that dry skin stays hydrated.

Containing centella asiatica (or cica) as its main ingredients, it’s been rumoured that tigers rub and roll in this grass to accelerate wound healing. This soothing cream is gel-like in texture and can calm redness and soothe sensitive skin. It also helps to refresh the skin.

This serum-moisturiser combination contains Japanese indigo to soothe and restore skin that is irritated. Ceramides are used to replenish hydration. The skin microbiome is balanced with mondo grass root and ceramides. The idea behind this formula is to allow the skin to heal itself and be strong enough to resist aggressors. Plus, this cream also harnesses skin’s natural circadian rhythm, so it’s able to optimise skin repair when you sleep. Who doesn’t want beautiful skin when they wake up?

This article was first published in Harper’s Bazaar.