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Tik Tok’s favourite skincare brand Dr.Jart+ has just launched in Boots
Infuse your lacklustre lockdown skin with a reparative boost thanks to Dr.Jart+’s Cicapair range
Remember when we all thought lockdown would last a couple of weeks max and we’d emerge having done daily Joe Wicks workouts, gotten plenty of sleep from all that saved commuting time and glowed-up from lunchtimes sunbathing in the park? Ah yes, lockdown one mentality, how we miss thee.
Almost one year on and the reality of a year indoors has dawned upon our skin – now sallow as ever, with maskne (mask-induced acne) having taken over our chins and any hint of a glow a distant memory.
Winter is a testing season for skin at the best of times, with harsh climes and central heating taking its toll and stripping our moisture barrier. But add to that mask wearing, pandemic sleeplessness and a general lack of vitamin D from once-a-day trips outside and it’s a lot for our skin to take. The last year has not been kind to it, leaving our faces dry, inflamed and lacklustre.
Dr.Jart+’s Cicapair range was created to combat exactly these skin grievances. Launched in 2005 by dermatologist Dr. Jung Sung-jae, Dr.Jart+ products combine kin-boosting compounds with tried and tested technologies to soothe, calm and moisturise unhappy skin and restore it to its true glory. You may not immediately recognise the name but you’ve probably seen their space age rubber masks cropping up all over your Instagram and be able to spot their gorgeous pharmaceutical packaging.
Dr.Jart+ has, for a long time been a skincare insiders’ secret, with a cult following among experts – but finally their Cicapair range is available to buy in Boots.
The Cicapair collection pivots around one key ingredient: Tiger Grass (Centella Asiatica or Cica), a herb that used in traditional Chinese medicine. Cica can aid with cell repair and creates a protective barrier for skin and has been used to treat conditions from rosacea to acne and sensitivity.
Colour Correcting Treatment, £13 (15ml) £37 (50ml)
Think you’ve seen this before? You probably have – all over Tik Tok. This green cream might appear a little alarming in the pot, but when applied it gradually adapts to our natural skin tone and the green (the opposite on the colour wheel to red) turns nude and works to offset any redness, levelling out our complexion.
Containing tiger grass to reduce inflammation, cicabond to replenish lost moisture and jartbiome, a probiotic derived from the skin’s own microbiome, the colour correcting treatment gives skin an immediately noticeable boost whether used on its own or as a base under make-up.
After moisturising, dab a small amount evenly across the face and neck to cover blemishes. We can’t think of a better product for a super smooth Zoom aesthetic.
Enzyme Foam Cleanser, £18
Don’t be fooled that because you’re going out less or no longer wearing make-up regularly that you can skip a cleanse. Perhaps the most important step in any skincare routine, cleansing has never been more important than it is this year. Why? Re-wearing masks, sweating during at-home workouts and rubbing our tired eyes – all these things contribute to a dirt build up on skin.
Containing a blend of herbs, minerals, a moisturising humectant and a probiotic ferment, Cicapair’s new Tiger Grass Enzyme Foam Cleanser is gentle enough for everyday use and will leave skin feeling silky smooth.
Wet skin and massage a small amount over the face and neck in gentle circular motions before rinsing with warm water.
Sleepair Intensive Mask, £12 (30ml), £31 (110ml)
We could all do with some R&R right now – but since it’s looking like it may be a while before spas and salons lift their shutters, an at-home facial is the next best bet.
The Sleepair Intensive Mask was specifically designed for anyone with a slammed schedule and the skin to show for it.
With jartbioma, cicabond and centella, this mask is a Dr.Jart+ original formula for sensitive skin, designed to trigger the skin’s natural healing process and repair and soothe overnight, creating a protective barrier and locking in moisture.
Apply as the final stage in your nighttime skincare routine with a gentle facial massage and rinse off in the morning.
Your First Trial Kit, £20
Not sure where to begin on your Dr.Jart+ journey? Dip your toe in the Cicapair water with this introductory set. Containing the iconic Colour Correcting Treatment, the lightweight Re-pair Serum to strengthen and balance skin and the silky-smooth lavender scented Re-pair Cream for ultimate hydration, this is a one-stop shop. It’s also ideal for travel – which is hopefully not far on the horizon.
The Cicapair range is available to buy now at boots.com.