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Looking for Mr Bright

Want brighter, fresher skin? Here’s our pick of products.
Brighter, fresher skin.

By Terry Cellularose Hydra Toner, $105:

Infused with rose extract to help brighten skin, this formula works to hydrate and enhance radiance. It will also work to minimise pores – and it smells great too!

Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Smooth and Brighten Emulsion, $145:

Hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts will hydrate the skin and help to prevent moisture loss, while the optical diffusers give off an instant glow.

From left to right: By Terry Cellularose Hydra Toner, $105. Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Smooth and Brighten Emulsion, $145. Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Retexturizing Primer, $60. Environ Revival Masque, $95.

Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Retexturizing Primer, $60:

This is the perfect way to add some vitamin A to the skin, while also priming it for the day ahead. Your makeup should go on smoother and feel fresher.

Environ Revival Masque, $95:

People are calling it a ‘facelift in a bottle’ because its mix of Asiatic, mandelic and lactic acid stimulates and hydrates the skin. For best results use in autumn and winter. It can be applied in the summer as long as you’re sure to remember to wear sunscreen.

From left to right: Antipodes Juliet Skin Brightening GEL Cleanser, $39. Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel, $178. Joyce Blok Gentle Facial Exfoliant, $43.

Antipodes Juliet Skin Brightening GEL Cleanser, $39:

Exfoliating kiwifruit is used with honey and grape to give a healthy glow. Massage into your face day and night in upward strokes and rinse off.

Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel, $178:

Glycolic acid will remove dullness while myrtle extract will help to boost skin’s resilience and elasticity. It’s the perfect product to use to reverse environmental ageing.

Joyce Blok Gentle Facial Exfoliant, $43:

Silica granules will gently exfoliate away dead skin cells, resulting in smoother and softer skin.

Shiseido White Lucent All Day Brightener, $79:

This daytime moisturiser targets dark spots but also promotes brightening. In addition, light transforming powder adapts to the light, giving your skin a beautiful glow. For best results use after your cleanser, toner and serum.

From left to right: Shiseido White Lucent All Day Brightener, $79.

Cosmedix Purity Detox Scrub, $76:

Dead skin cells are scrubbed away with the use of poppy, jojoba and date seeds.

10 Trilogy Mineral radiance Mask, $36:

Kaolin clay gives this product its mud-like colouring – but don’t be fooled into thinking it will dry out your skin. Quite the opposite; thanks to the blend of rosehip and evening primrose oils, this mask will work to boost hydration.

Words by: Sarah Murray

Photographs by: Getty Images, Bauer Media Studios and Supplied

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