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6 Skincare Essentials an Expert Swears By

From Women's Health

Colette Haydon, 59, is a dermopharmacist, skincare formulator and the founder of cult skincare brand, Lixirskin (AKA the people behind that game-changing, super-focused and result-delivering vitamin C paste, contained in a sort of dreamy, Muholland Drive-pink tube and that you've seen lighting up your Insta feed.)

As the woman who personally mixes up the recipes for some of the beauty scene's most coveted products, she's also got unique insight into the best serums, creams and emulsions out there. WH tapped her up for her six must-have items for a glow-y complexion.

Lixirskin Vitamin C Paste, £32

"This is an express mask and morning cleanser in one and I use it daily. The vitamin C instantly brightens, eradicating grey tones and boosting collagen deep in the skin. I use a pea-sized amount and remove it with a warm towelling mitt."

Omorovicza Oxygen Booster, £50

"I don’t wear make-up, so on days when my skin needs a little bit more, I use this pick-me-up serum. It delivers oxygen to the skin for a fresh-faced glow. It’s particularly great on hungover skin; apply alongside a dose of ibuprofen!"

Lancaster Sun Beauty Velvet Touch Cream SPF30, £21

"I feel that I create skincare well, but I don’t believe in being a jack of all trades. So, I don’t formulate make-up or suncare. Choose SPF from a brand that specialises in suncare – this is the only one I trust."

Ren Keep Young And Beautiful Firming And Smoothing Serum, £46

"After cleansing, I use a few drops of this. It contains firming peptides so it’s very good at plumping skin. I think we focus too much on eradicating wrinkles; firming is just as important."

Lixirskin Universal Emulsion, £45

"We’re so short on time these days for various reasons, be it travel, work, motherhood or money. I created this to make life easy – I use it everywhere, on my face, neck, hands and around my eyes. It leaves skin plump and soft."

Rodial Rose Gold Deep Line Filler, £75

"I adore this. It blurs lines without drying out the skin and doesn’t have that sticky feeling that comes with silica formulas. Its anti-ageing actives mean it works in the long term as well as delivering an instant boost."