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5 of the best beauty buys to reduce redness
From flushed cheeks to irritable skin, facial redness is a common complaint. We put the products that promise to calm, soothe and conceal to the test, and here's the GHI winners...
Starting with an anti-redness serum that contains cooling and soothing ingredients to calm inflammation will reduce visible redness over time. They may also help to improve the skin texture and feel. They can typically be used daily, either alone or under a moisturiser.
Anti-redness primers often contain green pigments designed to neutralise the red tones, resulting in calmer looking skin. These can be worn alone or as an excellent base for your favourite foundation or concealer. Using with a colour correcting palette, which includes green toned make-up to cancel out redness, will neutralises skin imperfections, such as discolouration, acne scars, rosacea, or dark spots.
A great option for those looking for a little more coverage are anti-redness foundations, BB and CC creams, which also contain ingredients to neutralise the redness of the skin. Some will also contain ingredients to help calm redness long term.
And for that little extra pampering, why not try an anti-blemish mask to purify and balance the skin?
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The best anti-redness serum
Dermalogica UltraCalming Serum Concentrate
Score: 84/100
This Dermalogica serum scored a high 7/10 in our lab test, showing a reduction in redness over 28 days. Testers also loved trying it out, with over 91% stating that the serum was easy to distribute over the face, without any unpleasant residue. 85% noted how quickly the serum absorbed, with only a small amount needed. Many testers commented on the improvement of their skin, with 74% stating that it visibly reduced redness! 92% of testers enjoyed the design of the bottle, which made it easy to control the amount of serum dispensed.
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Best anti-redness primer
Laura Geller Spackle Treatment Soothing Make-Up Primer
Score: 80/100
Testers noted that their redness was reduced without leaving any green tint or residue on the face as the product absorbed well. They loved the easy-to-use packaging, scoring the product almost full marks for ease of use and design. The formulation helped make-up glide on better and over 86% of testers agreed that the product made their skin feel smoother after application. The product had a cooling effect when applied and skin felt soothed without leaving it feeling greasy or dry. It left a matte finish, which some testers noted helped control their oily t-zones as well!
Price: £25.00
The best colour corrector
Kiko Colour Correct Concealer Palette
Score: 91/100
The product blends with ease and creates a clear base for the foundation. It's suitable for all skin tones and dermatologically tested. Our testers agreed that the product provided sufficient coverage for long-lasting wear.
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The best anti-redness foundation
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Foundation Stick
Score: 85/100
Our testers absolutely loved this formula! Over 93% of testers found that the product was easy to apply and came with clear instructions. 88% of testers noted that the product concealed redness well and the coverage was easily buildable for more stubborn blemishes. It also performed well in our lab tests, looking at the reduction of redness before and after application. Creamy and light, it blended well into the skin, leaving a natural-looking finish. Our testers raved about how the product gave them the 'barely there' feeling and said the product felt like a second skin. An impressive 91% of our testing panel were satisfied and would continue to use the product after the testing period!
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Best blemish reducing mask
Masque Bar Anti-Blemish Mud Mask
Score: 75/100
Our testers liked the Masque Bar Anti-Blemish Mud Mask as they found it left skin feeling smooth and less oily. They noted that each sachet contained plenty of product for one use.
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A keen cosmetic scientist with a passion for colour cosmetics, skincare and haircare; who loves testing all things new, classic and on trend in the beauty industry!
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