Cleanse, Tone & Moisture-wise

The three steps of a daily skincare regime - Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise - have been ingrained since our early teens.

There are been some new steps added of late - in particular serums and oils - but getting the basics right is essential.

Here are some new releases in the 'Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise' offerings.

Cooling...

Clarins HydraQuench Intensive Cream-Gel is the latest addition to their HydraQuench range for dehydrated skin.

Multi-level hydration that replenishes the skin's water reserves using exclusive ingredients Katafray and Hyaluronic acid lies at the heart of Clarins' HydraQuench range, and this creamy gel gives a immediate cooling effect and is non-oily and silky smooth.

$90 for 50ml, it is available from Clarins counters from 16 July 2012.

Refreshing...

La Mav is a gorgeous Australian arrival on our shores with a range of botanical extract rich natural skincare products. La Mav Rosa Damascena Hydrating Mist ($54.90) and La Mav Hibiscus Extract Ultra-Lift Day Creme ($66.90) are two wonder products to tone and moisturise. The Mist is an alcohol-free toner to refresh and revitalise. The Day Creme is for mature, tired, stressed or dry skin. See www.lamav.com for details.

Calming...

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser and Daily Moisturiser are a fabulous lower-priced option - available from supermarkets and pharmacies - where you can buy both with change from $40 for a coffee. This range is aimed at those with sensitive skin, with skin calming Feverfew. The moisturiser also has a sun protection SPF15.

Replenish...

River Veda Replenish Heavenly Rose Moisturiser is a luxurious rose essential oil cream aimed at dry, mature or sensitive skin types. It contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant extracts to balance, tone and reinvigorate tired and stressed skin. It retails for $62 from www.riverveda.com

Multi-use...

Weleda One-Step Cleanser & Toner ($39.90) is a multi-use skincare product to remove makeup, cleanse skin, tone and balance. Its key ingredient is witch hazel, a natural astringent to reduce large pores and its citrus fragrance is invigorating to use. See www.weleda.co.nz for stockists.

Take it all off...

Q Silica Remove Makeup and Grime Cleansing Gel combines colloidal silica with coconut, sugar, jojoba, avocado, lavendar and sandalwood for a thorough clean that leaves your face moisturised rather than tight. It retails for $25.90 from selected pharmacies nationwide. See www.lifestream.co.nz for stockist details.

Regenerating...

Trilogy Age Proof Replenishing Night Cream has nourishing bio-actives to help your skin regenerate while you sleep. It's a high-performance night cream with a velvety feel, with hyluronic acid, marula, and olive oils to hydrate skin. It costs $60.90 from selected Farmers, pharmacies, department stores and health stores. See www.trilogyproducts.com for details.

Megan Robinson
24 June 2012