How mushrooms in skincare really work
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Dr Dennis Gross Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum
Dr Dennis Gross Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum
Agarikon mushrooms are known for its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties, so its no surprise that the clever chemists at Dr. Dennis Gross have tapped this unsung hero for this clarifying formula. Alongside a cocktail of skin-refining and decongesting acids, its a worthy addition for those prone to blemishes and blackheads.
Kora Organics Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil
Kora Organics Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil
This dual-phase formula uses aloe juice as a main ingredient (rather than water) to ensure maximise its skin-soothing benefits. Padded with snow mushroom and hydrating plant oils, it lifts make-up and impurities without stripping the complexion.
Herbar The Face Nectar
Herbar The Face Nectar
Mushrooms and adaptogens are the beating heart of vegan, Berlin-based brand, Herbar. The Face Nectar not only contains a cocktail of four different mushrooms, it's also packed with probiotics and hyaluronic acid to help take down inflammation, improve moisture levels and reinforce the skin barrier. Herbar also gives back to the Fungi Foundation, an organisation committed to the exploration and preservation of fungi.
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Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
This antioxidant-packed moisturiser is perfect for urban dwellers who often find themselves in areas prone to pollution. Encapsulated vitamin C promises to brighten pigmentation and dark spots while a blend of arnica, cica, calendula and reishi mushroom helps to soothe a stressed, irritated complexion.
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion
For unhappy complexions that are prone to inflammation, go back to basics with a gentle cleanser, this calming lotion and a no-frills moisturiser or SPF. This formula is rich in barrier-boosting and soothing mushrooms, alongside glycerin for hydration and low amounts of salicylic acid to keep blemishes and redness at arms length.
Decorté Hydra Clarity Restorative Concentrate Cream
Decorté Hydra Clarity Restorative Concentrate Cream
Harnessing the antioxidant properties of reishi, this silky moisturiser leaves skin pillowy soft without suffocating combination skin types. It's also packed with meadowfoam seed oil to keep skin in balance. A great lightweight moisturiser for those who want hydration without the greasiness.
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Ren Clean Skincare Evercalm Redness Relief Serum
Ren Clean Skincare Evercalm Redness Relief Serum
Ren's Evercalm range is a beauty editor-favourite for reactive, delicate complexions. This soothing serum promises to take down redness, itching and tightness in 30 minutes thanks to a combination of white mushrooms, prebiotics and squalane, which is known for easing inflammation.
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
The combination of brightening powerhouses vitamin C and shiitake mushroom extracts not only help brighten post-blemish marks and dark spots but also stops new ones in its tracks.
Pai Tri-Mushroom Super-Soothing Booster
Pai Tri-Mushroom Super-Soothing Booster
Using a trio of cordyceps, chaga and reishi, this concentrated booster works hard to take down inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier. Mix it into your skincare or use it neat whenever the skin feels a little fragile. It's free from fragrance and essential oils too.
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Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
This daily serum makes light work of protecting the skin from environmental damage, restoring the skin barrier, and helps the complexion to get the most out of your skincare products. The proprietary Ultimune Complex is a cocktail of gingko, shiso and rosewater which acts as a shield against everyday stressors while reishi helps fortify a compromised barrier.
Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
Paula's Choice Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant
Anyone with acne-prone skin knows that the only thing more uncomfortable than the sore spots themselves is the inflammation that comes with it. Treat it with with silk gloves with this ultra-gentle salicylic acid (a BHA) treatment. It's laced with Albatrellus Confluens mushroom extracts, allantoin and prebiotics to condition the skin and minimise redness while the BHA works on treating the blemish.
Susanne Kaufmann Hypersensitive Body, Face & Scalp Wash
Susanne Kaufmann Hypersensitive Body, Face & Scalp Wash
For sensitive skin in need of thorough cleansing, Susanne Kaufmann's thoughtfully-created formula is incredibly gentle, hypoallergenic and unscented so you can remove impurities without upsetting the barrier. It uses Albatrellus Confluens to strengthen skin while vitamin E keeps skin soft and hydrated. It's multi-use too, a great option for streamlining your bathroom cabinet.
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