WHEN THEIR POWERS COMBINE

We heart skincare products that juggle multiple roles the same way we heart multi-hyphenate It girls. Here, four from French beauty giant Lancome: two new, two perennial favourites.

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We heart skincare products that juggle multiple roles the same way we heart multi-hyphenate It girls. Here, four from French beauty giant Lancome: two new, two perennial favourites.

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HYDRATE + REFRESH + EXFOLIATE

Besides delivering an intense shot of moisture, the new Energie de Vie The Illuminating & Purifying Exfoliating Mask ($85) perks skin up by reportedly lowering its temperature. It also has lemon peel, jojoba pearls and vegetal glycerol to gently slough away dead skin.

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REMOVE MAKEUP + CLEANSE

Also new, Miel-en-Mousse ($75) is a viscous liquid (it’s made with acacia honey) that dissolves even heavy makeup, before turning into a mousse when emulsified to remove all residue.

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FIRM + SMOOTH + BRIGHTEN + HEAL

Absolue Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating And Repairing Care ($390) covers all of the above (aka all your anti-ageing needs) with a blend of oils, extracts and cells from different varieties of roses.

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TONE + PREP + RE-HYDRATE

Tonique Comfort ($52-$78) has acacia honey and sweet almond extract to moisturise and soften skin, in turn allowing it to soak up the remaining products in your skincare routine full on.