The new & innovative spaces dedicated to finding your unique skin type & skincare matches
This article is sponsored by Bubble, Olay, Weleda & Nivea
Skin feeling a little bit bumpy? Make-up not gliding on as easy as you’d like it to? Or perhaps you’re wanting to finally banish those blackheads. Well, what if we told you that there’s a space for you to share your skin concerns, really get to know your skin and learn what ingredients are right for you? With help from the latest technology, our Boots Beauty Specialists and our wide range of beauty brands, it’s time to go beyond skin deep with Skin Of The Future.
What is Skin Of The Future?
To celebrate the launch of a host of new beauty brands to our shelves, plus some new stores (including beauty-only ones!), we’re also unveiling an innovative matchmaking campaign which aims to help customers get a better understanding of their skin type and needs. Enter: Skin Of The Future. With a host of different stands, pop-ups, and our Dermatologist Hub, the skintervention will feature:
- A serum bar
- An SPF bar
- Skin analysis bar
Serum bar
Want to know how and when serums should slot into your routine? The serum bar will pinpoint the specific ingredients (such as vitamin C and niacinamide), their benefits, recommended usage, and what’s best paired with certain skin types. You’ll be able to browse a range of serums across different brands, as each will be categorised into their ingredients, making it easier than ever to find your perfect match.
SPF bar
This space will highlight the importance and benefits of incorporating a daily SPF into your routine. You’ll have the opportunity to try out different SPFs, depending on the specific skincare benefit you’re looking for – whether it’s to hydrate, brighten or to help target hyperpigmentation, so you can find one that suits your specific skin type.
Skin analysis bar
If you’re either wanting to start your skincare from scratch, find out what’s going on beneath the surface of your skin or if you’re simply wanting to know what products are best, then the skin analysis bar offers just this. Upon scanning a QR code and answering a few questions, you can get product and ingredient recommendations on your regime in just two minutes.
You can find these spaces within the beauty department where our Boots Beauty Specialists will be on hand to guide you through, as well as offer advice and tailored recommendations.
Get to know your skin type
A clear complexion, smooth skin, bright undereye and even tone... We could go on about all the different skincare goals some of us find ourselves longing to achieve – meticulously reading every label, searching high and low for the best formulas, and trying to figure out what ingredients are best. With the multitude of skincare brands and products out there, knowing what’s best for your skin can sometimes feel a little like finding a needle in a haystack. But it needn’t be this way.
One thing we will say is that there is no such thing as perfect skin, but it’s completely natural to want certain things from your skincare. The first step to finding your solution is to get to know your skin on a deeper level – and that starts with understanding your unique skin type:
- Dry skin – this tends to look a little rough and flaky
- Oily skin – this makes skin shiny and more prone to blackheads and breakouts
- Combination skin – where dry and oily skin collide
- Normal skin – low maintenance skin that’s not dry, oily or sensitive
- Sensitive skin – this shows as redness, irritation, bumps and burning
Want to get a better understanding? Have a read of our guide to every skin type, or even better, why not take a trip to Boots? Visit our Boots Beauty Specialists who can take you through the new skin diagnostic tools to find your skin type and the products best suited to you.
Our top skincare saviour picks
Once you’re familiar with your skin type, it’s all about turning your attention to the types of products and ingredients you should be looking for to help tackle those concerns. We’ve handpicked a few of our cult favourites and new beauty drops to help you get started. And who knows? You might just find your perfect match…
Best for drenching dry skin
Try: Bubble Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides
• Size: 30ml
Dry skin, prepare to get super-duper soaked with Bubble Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides! Here to draw more water into your skin, soothe irritation and renew your skin barrier, this super serum is powered by hyaluronic acid to leave your complexion feeling and looking smooth, calm and dewy.
Best for protecting uneven skin
Try: Olay Vitamin C Day Cream SPF30
• Size: 50ml
• SPF30
• Lightweight, non-greasy formula
• Dermatologist approved
If sun-induced dark spots and hyperpigmentation are your main skin concern, swipe on this brightening moisturiser to help reduce their appearance. Formulated with vitamin C, known to combat free-radical damage, and 99% pure niacinamide that helps activate surface cell renewal. Not forgetting the UVA and UVB protection that helps shield skin from harmful rays, while powerful 24-hour hydration delivers healthy, glowing skin.
Best for soothing dry skin
Try: Weleda Skin Food
• Size: 75ml
• Infused with sustainably sourced natural ingredients
• Suitable for vegetarians
Intensely nourish and protect dry, rough skin with this little multi-tasking green hero, packed with natural oils and extracts from certified organic plants. An iconic cult beauty saviour that works wonders on the body and face, this fan-favourite formula leaves skin feeling naturally soothed from head to toe.
Best for brightening dull, sensitive skin
Try: Nivea Skin Glow Micellar Water
• Size: 400ml
• Suitable for all skin types
• Vegan formula*
• Fragrance free
Cleanse the day away in just a few featherlight swipes with this micellar water from Nivea. Infused with energising vitamin C, hydrating vitamin E and an amino acid complex, it’s never been easier to remove make-up (yes, even waterproof mascara!), impurities and dirt – with no rubbing necessary – all while revitalising the skin without leaving any residue.
We’re only just getting started! Now you’re all clued up, pop into store to experience Skin Of The Future and have a browse through our Skin Hub for more inspiration, advice and the best product matches for your skin type.
