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The New Beauty Trend: Sparkling Water

Sparkling water: new beauty trend
Sparkling water: new beauty trend

It's the skincare step that's worth the extra time in the morning. Smoothing on a treatment lotion is an Asian beauty ritual that's gaining traction in Australia, and it has a host of complexion- boosting benefits - from restoring clarity to treating the signs of ageing. "This is typically a 'watery' lotion used after cleansing," explains Dr Nadine Pernodet, executive director of Skin Biology, Research and Development at Estee Lauder.

"They're lightweight, concentrated formulas that penetrate quickly into skin to address various concerns."

But don't shelve your serum just yet - these lotions or essences are designed to "prepare your complexion for your repair serum", says Dr Pernodet. "When combined, these formulas will penetrate skin faster and deeper for even more moisture benefits."

Here are our picks of the best bottled beauties ...

Sparkling water: new beauty trend
Sparkling water: new beauty trend

Best buys
Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion, $115
Using fingertips to press this lotion into your skin releases a nutrient and peptide complex that helps strengthen barrier function, even tone and soften skin.

Biotherm Life Plankton Essence, $80
This aims to clarify skin and fade fine lines after eight days of use. Essences are concentrated, so dispense just two to three drops and apply post-cleanse.

Chantecaille Vital Essence, $149
Pump the pretty packaging for a gel texture that soothes skin upon application. Hyaluronic acid quenches a parched complexion, aloe vera calms inflammation and antioxidants fend against free radicals.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion, $130
This luxe liquid forms a silky veil over skin to infuse moisture and improve texture. Skin feels immediately plumper after applying, but don't stop there - follow with your serum for more effective ingredient absorption.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essense, $185
One of the first essences, this has achieved cult status thanks to its pitera-rich formula that works to boost radiance, rebalance and replenish. Skin appears brighter and more luminous with each use.

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