Nature’s Candy

When your skin needs a little extra TLC.

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When your skin needs a little extra TLC.

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1. Babor’s Reversive Anti-Aging Overnight Mask’s rich cream formula supports the skin’s natural repair mechanisms. With an effective combination of active ingredients like telovitin – a cell-protecting ingredient based on Nobel Prize-winning research – and multifunctional ingredient agicyl obtained from stem cells of heart-leaf globe daisy, the mask works its magic overnight resulting in a plump, wrinkle-free appearance in the morning. www.babor.com

2. Combining revolutionary active ingredients 3D Pure Oxygen Vector with hyaluronic acid microspheres and Intelligence Marine Regenerative, Thalgo’s Prodige Des Océans Mask reduces wrinkles and improves complexion clarity in just five minutes. With its foaming texture and Botoxlike effect, the smoothing and plumping mask is the best solution for more mature skin that needs an overnight pick-me-up. www.thalgo.com

3. Apivita’s dermatologically tested Radiance Mask with orange makes skin smooth, offering nourishment. Enriched with orange stem cells, jojoba oils, shea butter, organic honey extract and vitamin C, the mask can be used twice weekly, or daily for a week, as a hydration treatment. www.apivita.com

4. To clear pores and brighten the skin, Aromatherapy Associates’ Deep Cleanse Face Mask absorbs excess oils and replenishes vital minerals. The natural skincare combines antibacterial lavender and ginger, boosting circulation, with freshwater mud and natural Kaolin clay, promoting cellular health and renewal. www.aromatherapyassociates.com

5. With 94 per cent natural ingredients, Comfort Zone’s Active Pureness Mask features clay mask to remove excess sebum from oily complexions. Combining the ingredient’s normalising properties with an antibacterial action sans silicon, the creamy clay mask leaves the skin radiant with less visible pores. www.comfortzone.it

6. With key active ingredients like Cydonia clay, organic green tea extract and golden cocoon silk extract, I Plus Q’s Skin Delight Glowing Clay Mask is ideal for dehydrated, sensitive skin. The mask moisturises, firms, soothes and purifies skin with aromatherapy jasmine essential oil, leaving it looking refined, refreshed and radiant. www.iplusq.com

7. Fresh introduces the limited-edition Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask in design collaboration with ceramics workshop Rometti based in Umbria, Italy. The multitasking treatment for all skin types can be used as a daily deep cleanser, pore-purifying mask and spot treatment to minimise blemishes, while proprietary ingredient, Umbrian clay, balances, purifies and clarifies with its high-mineral content. www.fresh.com