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The drier season is on its way, and what better way to show yourself some much deserved self-love than to pamper your dermis with the most nourishing and sumptuous autumn skincare products that will rejuvenate, replenish and return you natural, youthful glow. Packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamins, minerals and active ingredients, these are the autumn skincare products Gafecnu we are loving this season…

Pure Gold Radiance Nocturnal Balm by La Prairie

Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie has perfected a night balm for skin recovery and rebuilding. Pure Gold Radiance Nocturnal Balm, a sumptuous and nourishing cream-like formulation, revitalises and restores radiance. Applied on clean, toned skin each night, it will aid in fortifying the skin, while improving its natural texture and promoting hydration, smoothness and firmness. Learn more here.

Super Anti-Aging Night Cream by Dr Barbara Sturm

Enabling you to switch up your evening autumn skincare routine for maximum nourishment during the drier winter season, Dr Barbara Sturm’s Super Anti-Aging Night Cream with an exclusive DBS Night System formula. It boasts the triple effects of anti-inflammatory repair, intensive detoxification and instant hydration, thanks to its hyaluronic acid, purslane, avocado peptides and polyglutamic acids. Wake up with a firmer, brighter and smoother-looking complexion. Available at Joyce Beauty.

The Lifting and Firming Mask by La Mer

Best suited for dry, normal and combination skin, the Lifting and Firming facial mask by La Mer permeates with its serum-strength sculpting power. Supporting the skin’s natural renewal process, thanks to its concentrated miracle broth – an elixir made with sea kelp and bio-fermentation processes that is renowned for its renewing energies and transformative results, you can apply this cream a clean and toned face before moisturising, then let it work its magic. Learn more here.

F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask by Drunk Elephant

Step your beauty game up a notch by adding Drunk Elephant’s new overnight cooling mask, F-balm Electrolyte Eaterfacial Hydrating Mask, to your bedtime autumn skincare routine. Boasting a cocktail of electrolytes and a blend of barrier-replenishing ingredients comprised of niacinamide, sodium PCA, omega fatty acids and five forms of ceramides, its deliciously powerful mix of antioxidants rehydrates overly parched skin, making it soft and supple — perfect for an autumn skincare regime. Apply the balm before bed, then leave it work on your face throughout the night while you get your much-deserved beauty sleep. Learn more here.

Cookies N’ Clean Face Mask by Fenty Skin

Keeping that oily shine at bay, Fenty Skin yet again does not disappoint with its Cookies N’ Clean Whipping Clay Detox Face Mask. Not only does its name sound delicious enough to eat, its formula is also composed of vegan- and gluten-free ingredients that are suitable for all skin types, especially those with sensitive skin. Unlike the usual clay masks, it reduces excess oil from epidermis without stripping its natural moisture, while also visibly tightening pores, thanks to its clay and charcoal formula. Removing impurities and detoxing the pores with salicylic acid. Organic extracts of rhubarb and ginger, meanwhile, condition and soothe the skin, leaving it smooth and supple. Learn more here.

Sleep Mask by Noble Panacea

This chronobiology sleep mask is indeed exceptional in what it does. From a brand devised by Nobel Laureate chemist Sir Fraser Stoddart, it synchronises to work with your skin’s natural overnight biorhythm of regeneration, so you can wake up to bright, firm, replenished skin. Infused with five natural oils, it intensely moisturises and illuminates your skin, while the powerful antioxidants and active ingredients inside help reduce trans-epidermal water loss and reset the skin’s natural sebum production. Available at Joyce Beauty.

Gone are the misconceptions that men do not need skin care products. Modern men are increasingly more conscious about their personal wellness, hygiene and appearance. In fact, the global market for male grooming products is expected to rise to US$81.2 million by 2024, according to Research and Markets, a global market insight and analysis company. But with such a diverse range of skincare products from oil-control to vegan-based formula and unisex options, navigating the market for a product right for you can be daunting. Here’s a list comprised of some of the top brands for men’s skincare and grooming products:

Although men’s skin is thicker and more resilient to ageing than women’s, thanks to their higher collagen density and natural testosterone, the skin, regardless of gender, is still vulnerable to external factors such as poor diet, pollutants and excessive UV exposure. Though there is no one-size-fits-all solution to skincare, the holy grail to any healthy and hydrated skin consists of a cleanser, exfoliator and moisturizer. Additionally, grooming products such as serums and beard oils also help support and reinforce the benefits of your skincare routine.

To start, the Venn Moisture-Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser is a vegan all-round cleanser to suit various skin types, especially those with a combination of oily and dry patches. Its non-foaming formula mimics the skin’s natural pH levels mildly exfoliating and brightening the skin for a fresh start to the day before a shave.

Depending on how sensitive the skin is, skincare routine can alternate between face cleansers and exfoliators for an occasional facial skin therapy- removing dead skin cells and allowing for your grooming products to be absorbed more efficiently. La Mer’s Replenishing Oil Exfoliator is especially refreshing after a workout or before a shave. Infused with sugar crystals and sea salt, the exfoliator refines, detoxifies and replenishes the skin.

To top off a clean face, applying moisturizer is key to keeping the skin hydrated and fighting signs of ageing. Dr. Barbara Sturm’s face cream for men is designed to keep a combination of different skin types fresh for 24 hours, countering inflammation from razor burn and other irritations. It targets signs of ageing and supports the body’s natural skin renewal function. For quick absorption, Tom Ford’s Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer absorbs fast and has a matte finish that keeps your skin hydrated and energized.

Rounding up the grooming regime, serums and beard oils are the perfect boost of hydration and revitalization to reinforce the effects of moisturizers. Serums contain a higher concentration of active ingredients (eg. hyaluronic acid and vitamin C) than moisturizers and provides extra attention to skin management such as reducing wrinkles. Clinique for men’s Maximum Hydrator encapsulates antioxidants and super-moisturising hyaluronic acid that adds a boost of hydration for the skin. Alternatively, Natura Bissé’s Essential Shock Intense Complex reduces the depth of wrinkle lines and tightens the skins with ingredients such as Iris Florentina flower extract, amino acids and encapsulated vitamin C

For a refreshing aftershave, the luxurious Acqua Di Parma’s dedicated line of beard care products are crafted with ingredients that help soothe and condition facial hair effectively. Alternatively, Espa Men’s Triple Action Grooming Oil is enriched with vitamins A and E, candeia tree extract and omegas three and six to replenish moisture and smooth coarse bristles for effortless grooming

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