Right now, we’re all feeling like we’ve *hopefully* ridden the worst of the pandemic and we’re steering closer to freedom. Whether you’ve 10K’d your way through the countless quarantines or sat back and mastered the art of baking sourdough and binge-watching eight seasons of Game Of Thrones within days (yes, you are very impressive), most of us are ready to embrace some healthier habits that will help us emerge into the ‘new normal’ feeling as sprightly as possible.
But it seems the past year has played havoc with our bodies and skin – and we have that darn sedentary lifestyle to blame. Recent Fitbit data revealed that British adults were 8% less active in March 2020 compared to January the same year. Plus, a study by King’s College London found that 35% of participants had eaten less healthy food than normal during lockdown. We’ve also been lax on the skincare front too, with many of us trying overly potent products that have left our faces more than just a little unhappy.
The good news is that getting into the swing of a new, glow-boosting routine isn’t actually that daunting. After all, we really don’t need anything complicated at the moment. Our diaries are jam-packed with pub dates, summer weddings and hopefully some travel on the horizon soon too, so anything that can make us look good and feel better is pretty much essential in our eyes.
That’s why we’re shouting from the rooftops about Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum from the French doctor-founded skincare brand Vichy Laboratoires that we’ve long been obsessed with. Not to mention its new partnership with HelloFresh (but more on that later!) If you’ve not heard of it before, this gamechanging product scooped Best Hydrating Serum in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2020.
And here’s why: this daily serum is a bathroom staple, designed to quench your thirsty skin with a high dose of hydration thanks to Vichy’s famous volcanic mineralising water (AKA the holy grail of waters that’s rich in 15 different minerals) and a punchy shot of hyaluronic acid, which consultant dermatologist Dr Mary Sommerlad tells GLAMOUR, “is a skincare ingredient that is unparalleled in its ability to retain moisture in the skin. It is extremely well tolerated by all skin types and gives the appearance of plumper, smoother, more radiant skin.”
While busy plumping, the serum also strengthens the skin’s barrier, giving it extra armour against environmental aggressors such as pollution. Best of all it’s great for all skin types, can be used day or night, is hypoallergenic and contains only 11 dermatologist-approved ingredients. It’s literally the perfect one-step product for a dewy, glowy complexion, sitting brilliantly under SPF and makeup too. Simple, safe and effective, it’s no wonder it’s also won approval from the British Skin Foundation.
But it gets EVEN better, because to help rid you of the lockdown lethargy, Vichy has teamed up with HelloFresh, the recipe box subscription service that flexibly fits around your post-lockdown schedule. It makes enjoying wholesome, homemade meals so easy, with speedy, tasty recipes you can cook from scratch to help you maintain a balanced diet.
Here’s the deal – with every purchase of Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster until 12 July, 2021 at Look Fantastic, you get one FREE HelloFresh box and £10 off the next two. So, not only will you be glowing from the outside thanks to Vichy’s bestselling, radiance-boosting serum, you’ll be fuelled with nutritional goodness that will have you glowing from the inside, too. Talk about hitting two post-lockdown woes in one.
Embracing a new healthier, post-pandemic you has never been easier. See you at the checkout…
Shop the Vichy Minéral 89 x HelloFresh partnership now at lookfantastic.com