Research into products for my article

In my article I am writing about how to maintain glowing skin all the way through to Winter. The article will recommend products for the reader to use to achieve this. I know I want to feature an Acid Toner containing AHA's, a Serum, a Mask and a illuminating product. Assuming most people already moisturise their face, I have not included a basic moisturiser as I want the article to focus on extra steps to add in to your skincare routine to keep skin hydrated and glowing through Winter. The things to think about when selecting products are the price and who the product will benefit and is suitable for.

The Acid Toner:

The reason I wanted to include a product like this is that recently the publicity around them has grown and so more and more women are currently beginning to work them into their routine. Acid toners usually contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids such as Glycolic, Salicylic or Tartaric which work through dead skin sells to reveal the brighter, smoother skin underneath. Some of these can be very expensive so I have decided to include one from a medium to low price point - the Pixi Glow Tonic. This is a very popular product which is gentle enough to use every day instead of just as a one off treatment and on both young and old skins alike.

The Serum:

Serums often target a specific issue with the skin but as this article is to be included in a magazine, I want to include a product that would work for a variety of skin types. As the article is on having glowing skin, moisture is the most important thing so I want to choose a very hydrating serum. The Aesop Parsley Seed serum fitted these criteria as containing Aloe Vera it is very moisturising on the skin but also contains anti oxidants which would appeal to people living in cities or that travel frequently.

The Mask:

The mask I am choosing is the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. I'm choosing this because the mask is aimed at hydrating the skin and leaves the skin glowing when you wake up and also as I have chosen to not include an actual moisturiser, I wanted to include an overnight mask that can be used in the place of a night cream.

The Illuminator:

When used as a priming step before make up, illuminators can help fake glowing, healthy skin. I am choosing the MAC Strobe Cream as it is a cult classic, from a well known brand that readers would trust. It is also hydrating on the skin and it illuminates the skin well without containing actual sparkles.