We're always looking for the best possible ways to take care of our skin and a big part of that is understanding the key ingredients in the skincare we use.
Our Beauty Hall is full of incredible skincare brands with must-have products to help you manage and maintain healthy and youthful-looking skin.
McElhinneys dream team duo - our beauty department manager Gemma and buyer Natasha - are on hand to help you to make the right choices when it comes to skincare.
In this series, Gemma and Natasha will share their favourite products and advice when it comes to specific skin concerns, starting with a skincare routine essential - serum.
Achieving youthful-looking skin depends on each individual, what skincare products are used and if it is consistent through morning and nightly routines.
Gemma says: There are so many products out in the market that have massive claims, but these three serums are the most sought after products and both Natasha and I adore and cannot live without a serum in our routine.
Why do we need to use a serum?
In our skin, we have many layers and serums are used to penetrate into the bottom layer of the skin.
A facial serum and moisturiser complement each other and work together to achieve the best results and will target all layers of the skin.
If you're on the hunt for great skincare products to incorporate into your routine, here are our top three picks when it comes to serums:
1. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair is a product I adore and cannot live without in my skincare routine.
Advanced Night Repair serum is used to repair the skin from the damage caused by everyday pollutants and locks in natural moisture through its core ingredient - hyaluronic acid.
Once this product touches the skin, it softens and soothes with 72 hours of hydration and makes the skin feel amazing.
2. Lancome Genifique Serum
Another serum that is well worth the hype is Advanced Genifique Serum by Lancome, which makes an amazing difference to the skin after just one week of regular use.
The Genifique serum is packed full of hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C along with 7 pre & probiotic-derived extracts to help boost radiance, smooth skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier.
Gemma says: I love how lightweight the texture is as it just absorbs straight into the skin.
3. Clarins Double Serum Light
A new addition to our beauty hall, the iconic Clarins Double Serum is now available in an ultra-light texture.
This new serum is 50 times lighter than the original Double Serum, which leaves the skin with a hydrated and refreshed-looking glow.
If you have any questions on skincare, beauty or what brands are worth investing in, don't hesitate to ask a member of our beauty team who are always happy to share their expertise in the beauty hall of our store in Ballybofey.
Explore our range of serums and other skincare essentials in our beauty collection online here.
Love,
Gemma & Natasha x
