Has it been a stressful year or two! Living day-to-day constantly ticking off to-do lists and paying the bills can take a toll on anyone. Add COVID19 and lockdowns to the mix and you’ve got yourself a sure recipe for tension-filled days. Luckily for us, there’s skincare and better still there’s de-stressing skincare!

De-stressing skincare helps nourish your skin and provide it with the necessary nutrients. It also eases your mind and body! Intrigued? Read on to find our favourite de-stressing skin products!

Darphin Rose Hydra-Nourishing Oil Cream 

The Rose Hydra-Nourishing Oil Cream brings together the soothing and moisturising properties of rose essential oil, evening primrose oil, sweet almond oil, and jojoba oil to help reveal supple and healthy-looking skin. This potent oil mixture, along with the hydrating properties of flower wax and flower water, helps restore the skin’s moisture barrier to prevent dryness and tightness. Side note: you will also fall in love with this cream’s delicate rose scent!

Elemis Herbal Lavender Repair Mask

If you have sensitive and acne-prone skin, this mask works wonders! It contains Kaolin Clay that lifts away deep-seated dirt and decongest your pores and a blend of rosemary, thyme, and lavender that calms your skin down once applied. It also rebalances the oils in your skin to reduce shine and prevent acne breakouts. Plus, this repair mask restores your natural glow, thanks to its nourishing blend of ingredients. Upon application, the mask may feel tingly or uncomfortable, but there is no need to worry because this means that it is slowly working its magic.

Jurlique Revitalising Cleansing Gel

This cleansing gel from Jurlique tackles dirt, excess oil, and hard-to-remove makeup without drying your skin. It features a micellar cleaning system that purifies your pores and also helps revitalise and rebalance your oils.  Made from natural ingredients – freshly harvested potent botanicals and personally grown on their farm – this cleansing gel contains no parabens, colours, nor fragrances, making it super safe for all skin types (even the most sensitive).

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile, & Lavender

We all love a refreshing face mist that rescues our skin from dryness any time of the day. And if it helps set our makeup too, well then, the better. This one from our all-time favourite brand Mario Badescu contains chamomile and lavender oil that soothes your skin as it hydrates. It also helps brighten and protect the skin from free radicals, thanks to its vitamin C ingredient that acts as an antioxidant. Don’t forget to bring this pick-me-up facial spray with you wherever you go! We suggest keeping one on your desk and one in your bag. 

Decléor Aroma Night Purifying Ylang-Ylang Night Balm

Using the right skincare products before going to bed is a must, especially if you want to wake up with gorgeous, hydrated skin. This night balm from Decléor has an indulgent calming scent and instantly melts onto your skin. It gently removes impurities and nourishes your skin while you hop onto dreamland. The best part? This night balm provides an instant cooling sensation that will help you fall into a deep slumber.