Tried and tested

Cult Beauty’s ‘Best of 2014’

As another remarkable year draws to a close, we reflect on the skin care stalwarts that have totally transformed our complexions, and made the last 365 days so much brighter.

Launched last January, Foreo’s {LUNA} has generated shockwaves of excitement amongst beauty editors, thanks to its revolutionary approach to sonic cleansing. Like a ‘toothbrush for your face’, the must-have gadget eliminates embedded make up, dirt and pore-clogging oils, whilst stimulating circulation to leave your face feeling smooth and looking luminous.

Ever since India Knight granted {Good Genes} her seal of approval, it’s been a consistent Cult Beauty bestseller – and with very good reason. The cocktail of brightening, tightening and resurfacing botanical extracts leaves even dulled complexions looking like new.

{Liquid Gold} needs no introduction. An overnight treatment with glycolic acid, this works wonders for lifeless, scarred, lined or blemish-prone skin – penetrating deep within pores to dissolve blockages and stimulate collagen synthesis, whilst lowering skin’s pH so it works hard to re-establish equilibrium.

The only {Night Cream} you may ever need, Cult 51 ‘does-everything’ and then some. Find out why you need it {here}

If something’s good enough for skin care guru Caroline Hirons, it’s definitely good enough for us. Not only does May Lindstrom’s {The Blue Cocoon Beauty Balm} look exquisite, but it harnesses the anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory and emotionally equalising properties of blue tansy, to soothe irritation and quickly reduce sensitivity.

I’m a devout worshipper of Oskia’s {Renaissance Cleansing Gel} – you can read my rave review in full right {here}.

The ultimate first-phase cleanser, Emma Hardie’s {Moringa Cleansing Balm} makes make up removal an end-of-day treat to look forward to. Velvety and heavenly-scented, there’s a reason it’s won countless prestigious industry accolades from the likes of Tatler, Stylist and the Beauty Bible…

Same goes for VERSO’s {Super Eye Serum} – the retinol-rich anti-wrinkle treatment that has helped to counteract my ever-worsening circles and crows feet.

Closely resembling skin’s own sebum, MV Organic Skincare’s {Pure Jojoba} is a must-have multi-tasker, effortlessly dissolving even waterproof mascara, whilst helping to normalise oil production and soothe and hydrate dry, irritated patches.

Voted one of Style magazine’s favourite unsung beauty heroes, Ginvera’s {Marvel Gel} is aptly named – an ultra-gentle exfoliator that binds solely to dead skin cells, to revitalise your complexion without disrupting its delicate harmony.

And last but my no means least, Odacité’s {Clogged Pores Booster} stars jojoba and lavender, to purge pores of impurities and diminish visibility of blackheads – the ultimate foil for those plagued by enlarged pores, this potent elixir helps pave the way to a smoother, more ‘airbrushed’ complexion, without any need for foundation.

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Verity Douglas

Verity Douglas

Content Editor

Cult Beauty’s Content Editor and a Cult Beauty OG, Verity loves nothing more than the marriage of language and lip balm. A quintessential Libran, she’s a self-professed magpie for luxury ‘must-haves' and always pursuing the new and the niche — from the boujee-est skin care to cutting-edge tech. Balancing an urge to stop the clock with her desire to embrace the ageing process (and set a positive example for her daughter), Verity's a retinol obsessive and will gladly share her thoughts about the time-defying gadgets, masks and treatments worth the splurge...