This Royal-Approved Hydrating Mask Is The Best Cure For Parched Skin
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the good people of Scandinavia are totally nailing life right now.
Aside from their gloriously progressive social and political policies - countries including Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark have some the highest global levels of female politicians represented in parliament, plus they have parental leave policies that are the envy of working mothers and fathers around the world - Scandinavians believe taking care of our bodies, minds, and yes, our skin, should always be a priority.
But that can be tough to do when you live in a continent blanketed in darkness for up to 21 hours a day in winter, when temperatures can drop as low as -50 degrees.
So naturally, when it comes to curing dry and parched skin, the Scandinavians know what's up. Enter: Danish skincare brand, Beauté Pacifique.
What Is Beauté Pacifique?
Until quite recently, this cult brand was only available in Australia through an annoyingly small number of beauty salons. It was a hidden beauty editor secret.
Behind closed doors, in the depths of winter, a select handful of women would waltz around with impeccably hydrated skin, while the rest of us would shake our dry, flaky faces in disbelief. What are they using? Where can I get this brand? And why the hell can’t I buy this online yet? Thankfully, now you can grab the range at Adore Beauty.
While royal makeup artists and skin experts are sworn to secrecy when it comes to the specific details about their clients’ skin routines, Danish makeup artist and hair stylist Søren Hedegaard, a favourite often booked by a certain Danish royal expat, loves Beauté Pacifique products and has raved about the brand on his social channels and in press interviews for years.
What's The Different Between Dry & Dehydrated Skin?
I bet you often hear the terms dry and dehydrated used in tandem when describing skincare. The truth is, these two concerns don't always go hand-in-hand, although they can coexist. Dehydrated skin lacks water, and craves rehydration with ingredients like glycerin, urea and hyaluronic acid. Dry skin, on the other hand, lacks oil and will benefit from ingredients like ceramides and lanolin. You can have one or the other, or both of these concerns.
Luckily, if you're dry and dehydrated, Beauté Pacifique’s Instant Hydrating Mask features a number of those ingredients to combat flaky, uncomfortable, sensitised and compromised skin.
Why You Should Try This Hydrating Mask:
If you’re someone who battles with achingly dry skin during the winter months, or all year round, sometimes a regular moisturiser or night cream just won’t cut it for your skin type.
A hydrating mask is a thicker, more hydrating type of product that can either be applied on the face for 10 minutes then washed off, and followed by your regular nighttime skincare routine. Or if you’re lazy like me, you can just slather it straight onto clean skin and hop straight into bed, for an extra nighttime boost.
Beauté Pacifique’s Instant Hydrating Mask contains a bunch of ultra-hydrating ingredients which work to nourish and moisturise the skin.
The thick, white mask absorbs quickly into the skin and forms an invisible shield, protecting your face against moisture-sucking wind, heaters and air conditioners. But the best results happen when you wake up the next morning.
Your skin is left feeling plump and dewy, and over time, that flakiness and redness you're accustomed to will be long gone.
What's In This Mask?
As I mentioned, this mask is ideal for skin types looking to address dryness, flakiness and dullness. Beauté Pacifique’s Instant Hydrating Mask helps to plump fatigued complexions and restore much needed moisture.
- Glycerin & Hyaluronic Acid work together to restore and trap essential moisture in the skin
- Squalane also acts as a hydrator, helping to improve your skin’s ability to defend itself
- Lanolin then helps to maintain your skin’s moisture balance, offering barrier for compromised skin
- Vitamin A, C and E help defend the skin from environmental elements, helping to improve texture and tone
