By: Katharine Griffiths
Created on 18th February 2011
If you’re already suffering from redness associated with rosacea or are prone to flushing, then you know that winter, with the drop in temperatures and biting wind, can exacerbate the flushing. We round up the top skincare products aimed at tackling redness and the best camouflage make-up to give you confidence in your cover up
Love the skin you're in
Medik8’s Red Alert® Serum
A range of products including a serum, cleanser and antiredness formula, Medik8’s Red Alert® provides intensive, calming relief for redness and flare-ups caused by skin hypersensitivity and utilises the latest cosmeceutical discoveries in the field of topical treatment of facial thread veins, skin irritation and erythema.
£28 www.skinbrands. co.uk or call 01209 617146
Aestheticare’s Cernor XO
Originally formulated to tackle dark circles, Cernor XO can also help with the redness associated with rosacea. Cernor XO is a unique combination of vitamin K oxide and light-reflecting minerals which are delivered through the epidermis to the site of damaged capillaries. It works to reduce skin transparency and the visibility of pigments and blood vessels.
Exuviance’s Ultra Restorative
Creme
Sensitive, easily irritated skin needs extra special care. Polyhydroxy Acids deliver powerful solutions in naturally derived compounds from corn and milk sugars in Gluconolactone and Lactobionic Acid that enhance the long term anti-ageing benefits to the skin while strengthening the skin’s protective barrier.
£20.20 www.wigmoremedical.com
Keep it under cover
glominerals’s gloRedness
relief powder
Reducing redness on the spot, this unique formulation neutralises surface redness and soothes skin with ingredients including honeysuckle, zinc oxide, licorice and caffeine. gloRedness relief powder is ideal for even the most sensitive skin, including conditions such as rosacea, sunburn, acne flareups, and after advanced chemical and other skin treatments.
Susan Posnick’s COLORFLO
With only nine all natural ingredients, Susan Posnick’s COLORFLO provides powerful and completely natural sun protection and will not clog pores or irritate sensitive skin. In fact, the ingredients are so gentle, you can apply COLORFLO immediately after all skin treatments and it’s available in shades to suit every skin tone.
£39.95 www.skinbrands.co.uk or call 01209 617146
Jane Iredale’s PurePressed
Base
A pressed mineral foundation, concealer and sunscreen all in one that provides superior yet weightless coverage with unsurpassed skincare benefits. Minerals, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide provide an SPF20 and are naturally antiinflammatory, helping to calm inflammation associated with rosacea. The minimum of product easily disguises redness, without looking heavy.
£39.95
Call 020 8450 7111
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