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WELLNESS
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On a quest for longevity, consumers are turning to next-gen tech, stressfighting skincare and youth-preserving ‘tweakments’ to promote peak health. Hyper-personalised solutions, powered by advanced data tracking & analysis, enable people to become masters of their wellbeing by unlocking a new level of self-understanding. And as social stigma fades around once-taboo topics, it seems the beauty industry is more relatable than ever
OTHERS
MYSTIC ZINGARO & RED SKIES PERFUME
£90 50ml
ØTHERS fuses scent, sound, breathwork and philosophy to help “recalibrate” the mind and “radicalise your wellbeing.” Users can access unique scent and sound rituals by listening to specially composed soundscapes via the brand’s app while breathing in a functional fragrance.
NEUREA
DISCOVERY KIT
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In 2024, Sisley Paris launched Neuraé, a neuroscience-based skincare brand championing the link between skin and emotions. The Harmonie Resetting & Transformative Serum is the first step in the Neuraé routine. Reported to help restore the skin’s balance to a more positive state and boost resilience, the serum is powered by three neuro-actives including alpine skullcap which is said to stimulate the production of BETA-endorphin and activate the GABA receptors.
MEDIK8
POST TREATMENT KIT
£28
Aligned with the global growth in aesthetic services, skincare brands are crafting formulas specifically designed for post-procedure care. Medik8’s Post Treatment Kit comprises four hero products to help compromised or delicate skin recover after professional treatments. It includes the redness-reducing Calmwise Soothing Cleanser, “cult-favourite” Hydr8 B5 with multi-weight hyaluronic acid, the ultra-rich allantoin-infused Ultimate Recovery Cream, and a physical sunscreen.
LUXSKIN
LED FACIAL MASK
£39
Insta-worthy LED masks are on the rise. According to trend forecasting agency Spate, searches for LED light therapy are up 32.2% year-on-year and show no signs of slowing down. “Red light therapy, light treatments, blue light therapy and LED light facials are all classified as sustained or seasonal rising trends,” explains Spate co-founder Yarden Horwitz.
JUST HUMAN
REVITALIZING BODY WASH
$25 250ml
Justhuman is a self-care brand deeply immersed in the science of neurocosmetics, with an interest in the microbiome. “The ingredients in neurocosmetics help keep our skin microbiome balanced and healthy, which helps our skin microbiome keep the rest of our body healthy too,” the site explains. The brand harnesses the power of pre-, pro- and post-biotics, combined with neuropeptides and BETA-endorphins.