How To Build An Effective Skincare Routine For Less Than £100
Created in partnership with Beauty Pie
About Dr Andrew Markey:
As a consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon, Dr Markey knows exactly which ingredients and formulas yield best results – and it’s this expertise and experience that makes his recent collaboration with Beauty Pie particularly exciting. Based on his encyclopaedic knowledge of ingredients, he believes every skincare routine should include three ‘master molecules’: retinol (A), niacinamide (B) and vitamin C (C).
Why Choose Beauty Pie:
We’ve said it before, but Beauty Pie is one of the best subscription services available. Pay £59 a year to join a ‘buyers’ club’ where you can access high-quality haircare, make-up, skincare and fragrance for less. Made by many of the same formulators and manufacturers as the luxury brands, Beauty Pie products don’t come with any of the extra cost associated with retail industry marketing and over-the-top packaging. To take advantage of members’ prices, you don’t even have to commit – to dip your toe in, simply pay a monthly £10 fee instead with the freedom to opt out at any time.
Dr Markey’s Top Recommendations
Whether you’re looking to become a member or are just keen to try Beauty Pie, these are the five products Dr Markey recommends…
Superdrops™ Brightening Niacinamide (10%)
Members Pay: £15
Non-Members Pay: £60
Niacinamide is one of the best ingredients in skincare. Utilised in Beauty Pie’s clever drops, just a small amount will maximise the hydrating properties of your moisturiser. It also strengthens the skin barrier by boosting natural ceramide production, while soothing inflammation and minimising uneven tone and discolouration. You’ll find antioxidants in this formula, as well as a ‘peptidic surfactant’, which helps to prevent bacteria and breakouts. Use five to six drops each morning or evening on freshly cleansed skin before following up with your serums and moisturisers.
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Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum
Members Pay: £16
Non-Members Pay: £40
Skincare capsules are a great way to use vitamin C. Because it’s a particularly unstable ingredient, it oxidises and becomes less efficient when it meets air or light. But these capsules seal vitamin C in, along with skin-strengthening vitamin E, to give your complexion a double dose of brightening hydration and a shot of antioxidants. With regular use, you’ll see skin looks suppler and plumper in tone. Twist the neck of the capsules to open, then massage the formula into your skin and down your neck and hands. Follow up with your creams or serums – and always SPF, as vitamin C can sensitise your skin.
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Super Retinol + Vitamin C Night Renewal Moisturiser (1% Retinol Complex)
Members Pay: £18.50
Non-Members Pay: £80
This is a Beauty Pie bestseller for a reason. Working overnight, it stimulates cell turnover with a potent blend of retinol, vitamin C and vitamin E to produce firmer, fresher-looking skin. Any harsh effects are cushioned by a hefty dose of hyaluronic acid and comforting shea butter, both of which keep your skin soothed and nourished. There’s ferulic acid in there too, which helps to brighten dullness – no wonder it’s been dubbed a ‘night-time skin essential’.
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Shinkai Electrolyte Drench 3-in-1 Deep Hydrating Gel Cream
Members Pay: £34
Non-Members Pay: £100
Fresh and cooling, this new gel cream has already been a huge hit. Its primary goal is to hydrate, and it contains several ingredients that are proven to work. That includes deep sea minerals, kombucha essence, supergreens, minerals and a tripeptide complex. Everything works in tandem, penetrating deep down into the skin’s dermis for instant hydration and, in turn, a smoother, healthier-looking complexion. It works hard to take down redness and inflammation too. You’ll feel relief the minute you apply it – especially if you’re prone to feelings of tightness and dryness.
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Super Healthy Skin™ Featherlight UVA/UVB SPF 50 Sunscreen + Primer
Members Pay: £13.50
Non-Members Pay: £50
Every skincare routine needs an SPF, and this one comes highly recommended by make-up artists and dermatologists alike. A sunscreen, moisturiser and primer all in one, the silky, lightweight formula is a no-brainer for those looking to incorporate protection into their routine with minimal faff. Liquorice, lecithin and hyaluronic acid all work together to brighten, hydrate and soften skin immediately, and we love that it absorbs fast without any greasy or white residue left behind.
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How To Try Everything For Less Than £100:
As mentioned, members get a discount of up to 70% on all products, meaning you can try all five products for less than £100. You can also try the products as a whole when you buy Beauty Pie's ABC SPF Kit, only the moisturiser will need to purchased separately.
While we’re certain you’ll love what’s on offer, remember you’re not tied in. It’s as easy to disable your membership as it is to create it.
Interested? Become a Beauty Pie member here – you can opt out any time. Join now and get 15% off your first haul with code PIE15 at checkout.
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