Skincare products with pretty (but also effective) formulas that will look great on your vanity

Collagen Brightening Eye Gel Cream, $33.84, Tocobo from Amazon

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The struggle with dark eye circles, dullness, and tired-looking peepers ends here. With Tocobo’s help, get ready to look more confident and awake as you tackle the day. Aimed to revitalise the under-eye area, the Collagen Brightening Eye Gel Cream helps to brighten, moisturise, and lift for a younger appearance. Cleverly infused with subtle sparkles, this eye gel is unlike any other. Thanks to its slightly reflective and skin-safe shimmery pigments in the formula, it is great under makeup and illuminates the under-eye instantly. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as vegetable collagen, vitamin A, as well as lavender flower water, they work in synergy to increase skin elasticity, lock in hydration and boost your skin’s vitality. The best part? Use it as wrinkle-care on fine lines around the neck, nose, and eye regions for maximum anti-ageing benefits.

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, $57, Glow Recipe from Sephora

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Experience a true glow-from-within moment with the iconic Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops that is formulated with a sweet, strawberry pink that is sure to make you fall in love at first sight. By using it as a serum or a primer under makeup, the Dew Drops add radiancy and hydration to the complexion that gives a healthy, glazed look. Packed with niacinamide, vitamins A and C, as well as hyaluronic acid, they help to visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, dullness, fine lines, dark spots and enlarged pores while protecting the skin barrier at the same time. For extreme dewiness, use it as the last step of your routine or put it on the high points of your face as a highlighter to complete the look.

Gold Luminous Oil, $42, PIXI from Sephora

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Bored of plain old formulas with super generic white formulas? How about a colloidal gold-infused oil your skin is sure to love? A moisturising formula that looks flattering, especially on olive and darker skin tones, the gold flakes give a dewy, sun-kissed finish that pops and revives dull complexions. Wear it alone or mixed into your favourite moisturiser or foundation, this oil is multi-use and works best on dehydrated, dry skin. Packed with antioxidants and aloe vera, it also helps to calm and soothe irritated skin to restore the healthy glow you deserve.

Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol Free Toner, $67, from Kiehls

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A petal infused toner? Sign me up. Not only is it a joy to admire, the calendula petals, coupled with key ingredients such as allantoin and the great burdock root, are also miracle workers for the skin. The three musketeers help to repair distressed skin by calming and soothing the complexion, as well as aiding to reduce excess oil. The gentle formula is lightweight and safe for sensitive skin. If you struggle with acne or eczema, this alcohol-free toner can also benefit you greatly as it helps with uneven textures and reduces any visible redness.

Moon Fruit Retinol Alternative Serum, $112, Herbivore Botanicals from Sephora

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Sweet dreams are made of this – specifically, an ethereal purple concoction that is out of this world. Moon Fruit is powered by the plant-based retinol alternative – bakuchiol, plant peptides, as well as superfruits such as mulberry and pomegranate, that fight against advanced signs of ageing and dryness. Achieve a smoother, firmer and more even complexion with this miracle in a bottle that is pregnancy, nursing, and sensitive skin safe. Eliminating wrinkles, fine lines and dullness, get ready for your skin to bounce back with this antioxidant powerhouse.

Glowy Super Gel Dewy Illuminating Fluid, $27.09, Saie from Amazon

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A luminous veil that feels just like second-skin, the Glowy Super Gel Illuminating Fluid does exactly what it spells. Infused with vitamin C, papaya seed oil, and squalane oil, it helps to nourish and brighten the skin while bestowing an incredible dewy glow especially when combined with skincare formulas. Without any of the tackiness, the Glowy Super Gel sits weightless on your skin. Mix it with your foundation, wear it under, or alone in your skincare routine; no matter how you rock it, get ready to experience the visible difference of a satin pearl finish.