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Save Your Skin With These 'Maskne' Solutions

Save Your Skin With These 'Maskne' Solutions

Wearing a mask everywhere we go has become second nature to us now, but this has also let to breakouts and congestion on our poor faces. Yes we are all saving a fortune on lipstick, but the breakouts have become so common that they have a new name 'Maskne' (Mask Acne). Keeping your skin covered can block up your pores, leading to breakouts and irritation. It is more important than ever to look after your skin and find the right products that work for your skin.

We have several fantastic products available in our Beauty Hall that can help treat breakouts and leave your skin looking flawless.

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Lancôme – Bi-Facil Visage Micellar Water

The first step in any skincare routine is properly removing your makeup and cleansing your skin. This Lancôme micellar water is perfect for removing makeup and any dirt that may have built up over the day. The formula is bi-phased to remove makeup and then clean off the residue, preventing a build up of product. Simply shake the bottle to mix up the phases and apply with a cotton pad.

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Clinique - Even Better Clinical - Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter

This serum is designed to brighten your skin and visibly reduce discoloration and acne scars. It will illuminate and even out your skin tone and is suitable for all skin types. Apply twice a day, AM and PM, before moisturizing.

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The Inkey List – Multi-Biotic Moisturiser

This moisturizer can be used both morning and night, which will save you from having to buy two moisturizers. An unbalanced pH can lead to skin irritation and accelerated aging. This lightweight moisturizer is suitable for all skin types and helps balance your skins pH. If you are prone to breakouts this is a great product as it balances the bacteria of your skin and protects it against pollution. Simply apply a thin layer morning and night after any serums.

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Pestle & Mortar – Exfoliate

This exfoliating toner is gentle, yet effective and works to even out skin tone, tighten pores and promote skin cell renewal. Made with glycolic acid, it dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells, making them easier to remove. Exfoliate is suitable for all skin types and will leave you with a brighter, glowing complexion.

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My Clarins - Clear-Out, Targets Imperfections

This blemish cleansing gel is designed to target any blemishes on your skin. This product is infused with salicylic acid to reduce swelling and meadow-sweet extract to clear clogged pores. Apply directly onto spots to visibly reduce their appearance and leave your skin looking clear and smooth. This spot treatment can be used any time of the day to quickly deal with any skin emergencies!

Hopefully these solutions help with your Maskne, and as always if you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with our team in store or via phone/email.

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- Niamh x

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