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[Skincare](/beauty/skincare)

 /  14 February 2018  

#  12 Ways To Save A Bad Skin Day  


Whether you’re burning the candle at both ends or suffering from hormonal breakouts, bad skin days happen. But don’t let them get you down – we went to the experts to find out the lotions and potions they couldn’t be without when it comes to rescuing a less-than-perfect complexion...  


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 [ ![Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Foaming Mask, £42 | Bliss](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GzuISzrDx7xQm8P9BR-h_BS5xUA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fbliss-triple-oxygen-instant-energising-foaming-mask.jpg?itok=qd0RAnUI)

 

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 Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Foaming Mask, £42 | Bliss 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energising Foaming Mask, £42**  
  
“Whether your skin is hungover or just below par, this oxygenating mask only takes five minutes to work its magic.” – [Lillie Russo](http://www.lillierusso.com/), make-up artist

 

 

 

 [ ![Acne Pimple Master Patch, £8 | CosRx](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ibFaOASz1Li9WVeP5C3Fgu6pExU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fcult-beauty-cos-rx-spot-stickers.jpg?itok=gY94mtuS)

 

 ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A//www.cultbeauty.co.uk/cosrx-pimple-master-patch.html) 

 Acne Pimple Master Patch, £8 | CosRx 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**CosRx Acne Pimple Master Patch, £8**  
  
“These tiny, see-through stickers are the ultimate foil for unwelcome eruptions. Use overnight or under make-up to banish even stubborn blemishes.” – Alexia Inge, Co-Founder of [Cult Beauty](http://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/)

 

 

 

 [ ![Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, £77 | Dr Dennis Gross](https://media.sheerluxe.com/JfTKvJnvWLUCPvpDNL-TEh3-bq0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fdr-dennis-gross-extra-strength-peel-pads.jpg?itok=BBX5mqzO)

 

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 Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, £77 | Dr Dennis Gross 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Dr Dennis Gross Extra Strength Peel Pads, £77**  
“No matter what my skin is doing – from breakouts to dullness – a few days of using these potent acid pads brings it back to being perky and glowing.” – Margaret Mitchell, Buying Director at [Space NK](http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/home-uk)

 

 

 

 [ ![Secret Camouflage Concealer, £27.50 | Laura Mercier](https://media.sheerluxe.com/6OyGYX6D3OZIKmplwAPLfngxOUQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Flaura-mercier-secret-camouflage.jpg?itok=rHMlNgfZ)

 

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 Secret Camouflage Concealer, £27.50 | Laura Mercier 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, £27.50**  
  
“This clever two-shade concealer covers all manner of imperfections, plus the high level of pigment means a little goes a long way.” – Vanita Parti, Founder of [Blink Brow Bar](http://www.blinkbrowbar.com/)

 

 

 

 [ ![Tea Tree Organic, £8 | Neal’s Yard Remedies](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Je3moZFVyRTJ3y60vF5icjP2fgA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fneals-yard-remedies-tea-tree-oil.jpg?itok=y_P6tZFo)

 

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 Tea Tree Organic, £8 | Neal’s Yard Remedies 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Neal’s Yard Remedies Tea Tree Oil, £8**  
  
“If your skin is playing up, stick to natural ingredients. Tea tree oil is a godsend when it comes to problem skin.” – [Justine Jenkins](http://justinejenkins.com/), make-up artist

 

 

 

 [ ![Oxygenating Foundation SPF 25, £45 | Oxygenetix](https://media.sheerluxe.com/BTCXWQa89fLoDaZcM93yNd4SAaI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Foxygenetix-breathable-foundation.jpg?itok=0fx__oK6)

 

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 Oxygenating Foundation SPF 25, £45 | Oxygenetix 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Oxygenetix Foundation, £45**  
  
“From redness to acne, this breathable foundation is a god-send for problem skin. It offers good, buildable coverage and is even suitable for sensitive skin.” – [Rabia Malik](http://www.drrabiamalik.com/), GP &amp; Cosmetic Doctor

 

 

 

 

 [ ![Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, £55.50 | Peter Thomas Roth](https://media.sheerluxe.com/8r549cAuWZ-js6pP8QVo8fEM1nA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fpeter-thomas-roth-pumpkin-enzyme-mask.jpg?itok=gl2_63SM)

 

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 Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, £55.50 | Peter Thomas Roth 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, £55.50**  
  
“Late nights and early starts wreak havoc on my skin but this exfoliating mask never fails to bring it back to life.” – Jane Cunningham, [British Beauty Blogger](http://britishbeautyblogger.com/)

 

 

 

 [ ![Glow Tonic, £18 | Pixi](https://media.sheerluxe.com/wNWYnvqiDizhO_gqaZAMKvdm7L4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fpixi-glow-tonic.jpg?itok=74diGO9t)

 

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 Glow Tonic, £18 | Pixi 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Pixi Glow Tonic, £18**  
  
“I’ll wax lyrical about this to anyone who’ll listen. Packed with glycolic acid, this hero toner will transform and revive even the most sleep-deprived of complexions.” – Astrid Carter, SL Deputy Editor

 

 

 

 [ ![Health Offects Sulphur Masque, £37 | ZO SKin](https://media.sheerluxe.com/AAjkss7PchPo7AkJh2SnwWa1w44=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fzo-skin-health-offects-sulfur-masque.jpg?itok=di8UpbGO)

 

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 Health Offects Sulphur Masque, £37 | ZO SKin 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**ZO Skin Health Offects Sulfur Masque, £37**  
  
“Prone to acne or breakouts? Either wear this detoxifying mask overnight or apply directly to spots as a quick treatment.” – [Kate Kerr](http://www.katekerrlondon.co.uk/), facialist

 

 

 

 [ ![Ice Therapy, £39 | Jalue](https://media.sheerluxe.com/jdBMto9oE-jSHys82I0VQfEno6A=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fjalueicetherapynotworking.jpg?itok=dX73tYNX)

 

 ](https://www.jalue.com/products/ice-therapy) 

 Ice Therapy, £39 | Jalue 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Jalue Ice Therapy, £39**  
  
“Icing your face can help to calm inflammation – I use ice cubes but this botanical blend can help to reduce pore size and boost radiance.” – [Dr Nigma Talib](http://www.healthydoc.com/), Naturopathic Doctor

 

 

 

 [ ![Expert Concealer Brush, £7.99 | Real Techniques](https://media.sheerluxe.com/hSv21WEeV_5nrzacbKavE4Ih1EY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Freal-techniques-expert-concealer-brush-not-working.jpg?itok=L4mN7oyt)

 

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 Expert Concealer Brush, £7.99 | Real Techniques 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Real Techniques Expert Concealer Brush, £7.99**  
  
“A good concealer will cover all manner of sins but you need a good brush to apply it expertly – I couldn’t be without this high-street hero.” – Nicola Haste Chapman, Co-Founder of [Pixiwoo](http://www.pixiwoo.com/)

 

 

 

 [ ![Drying Lotion, £16 | Mario Badescu](https://media.sheerluxe.com/gzytTXz7bYjXU1EA0soRrYhI1gE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F02%2Fmario-badescu-drying-lotion-not-working.jpg?itok=v6qbwgA8)

 

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 Drying Lotion, £16 | Mario Badescu 

 



 

 

 

 

 

**Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, £16**  
  
“Believe the hype – this coveted acne treatment really is amazing. Brimming with salicylic acid and calamine, it will soothe and clear up spots without irritating the skin.” – [Fleur de Force](https://www.fleurdeforce.com/), beauty blogger &amp; YouTuber

 

 

 

 

  

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