This Supercharged Skin Elixir Is the Ultimate Summer Beauty Hack
At long last, summer has arrived, and while the bright sunshine and balmier temperatures naturally inject life into weary complexions, there’s no denying that the season ups the ante on maintaining a clear, healthy-looking glow. But if upending your entire skin-care regimen for the season isn’t an option, fear not: Ampoules, supercharged serums packed with a higher potency of active ingredients, are an all-encompassing solution. Patted into the face alone or infused into other products, these cutting-edge elixirs aren’t just a targeted megadose of rejuvenation, but sealed in tiny, airtight, single-use capsules, they’re also toss-in-your-suitcase ready for your next spring getaway. Not to mention, perpetually lab-fresh.
“They’re like a full night’s rest in a little container,” says makeup artist Vincent Oquendo of the brightening and firming effects of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Ampoules. And pro tip: Oquendo likes to blend them with matte longwear foundation for a lasting dewy finish. Offering up a similar burst of moisture for a dry, thirsty complexion are Babor’s Hydra Plus Active Fluid Ampoules, replete with detoxifying planktonic algae. Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules take anti-aging to the next level with their barrier-repairing cholesterol and soothing, anti-inflammatory linoleic acid.
The ever-expanding category is also catering to different areas of the face. For the delicate eye area, there’s Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth-Restoring Eye Serum, which reduces puffiness and improves the appearance of crow’s-feet with a robust, moisture-retaining blend of ceramides and fatty acids. And, in a similar vein, Rodan & Fields’s Redefine Lip-Renewing Serum instantly makes the mouth look more youthful with plumping peptides and fine-line-smoothing vitamin E. As close to instant gratification as it comes, here are eight superhero skin ampoules to add to your rotation.
Originally Appeared on Vogue
