How to get glowing skin, instantly

What do I reach for when my skin needs a pick-me-up? RéVive’s Enzyme Essence Daily Resurfacing Treatment is the first thing on my list. A minimalist’s dream with maximalist results, the lightweight essence combines hydration with gentle exfoliation from pineapple and papaya enzymes. Unlike most acid-based tonics, it refines texture without tipping the skin into irritation. Use daily or – in my case – a couple of times a week to dissolve dullness. 

Dior Capture OX-C Treatment Day Cream, £97 for 50ml

Augustinus Bader The Hydrogel Mask, £25 for single, £140 for six

La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Liquid Lift is a similar shortcut to a youthful complexion. The silky serum harnesses caviar micronutrients to firm, lift and tighten the skin – ideal for those seeking visible transformation without the invasiveness of more intensive treatments. Then, having juiced up the skin with a hydrating serum, I use a brightening cream to seal the deal. Dior’s Capture OX-C Treatment Day Cream energises and hydrates with a blend of hyaluronic acid. Part of a new line inspired by regenerative medicine, it smooths and plumps the complexion by boosting Type I collagen.

Before a party or a big meeting, I opt for Aman Essentials’ Purifying Active Marine Mask, which feels like a spa retreat – luxurious and grounding. Infused with seaweed and mineral-rich oils, it doesn’t just cleanse, it rebalances. I mix the powder formula into a paste with rosewater or a refreshing toner and massage into my skin to draw out impurities, leaving it clarified yet calm. For an even quicker solution, I use a sheet mask. Augustinus Bader’s The Hydrogel Mask is saturated with the brand’s signature TFC8 complex and clings comfortably to every contour, allowing the skin to drink up every drop. 

Sensai Total Lip Treatment, £101 for 15ml

Chantecaille Rose de Mai Eye Lift, £134 for 15ml

For brighter, rested eyes, meanwhile, I swear by Chantecaille’s Rose de Mai Eye Lift, my handbag’s hidden hero. With its cooling applicator, the rosewater-infused formula layers beautifully under make-up and instantly brightens and depuffs. Likewise, looking after your lips can make all the difference. Once I’ve had my last kiss goodnight, I tap on a grain-sized drop of Sensai’s Total Lip Treatment on and around my lips. It melts like butter and offers nourishment that extends to the fine lines around the mouth. It’s a gentle reminder that even the smallest details deserve indulgence.

If in doubt, however, nothing is more transformative than a stroke of nutrient-rich concealer. Westman Atelier’s Vital Skincare Concealer is a game-changer, blurring the line between make-up and skincare. Its creamy, buildable formula hides imperfections while nourishing the undereye skin, providing coverage that looks like me – only brighter and more radiant.